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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1966
Page
1
Singapore AP reports President Sukarno yielded to army chiefs and had first deputy premier Subandrio and 14 other pro Communist cabinet ministers taken into military custody. Lt Gen Suharto announced temporary cabinet replacements over Radio Jakarta.
Dawn dive teams begin lifting the missing U S H bomb found by Alvin submersible five miles off Spain's southern coast and 2 500 feet down. Two-man Alvin aims to attach cables for Fort Snelling to raise the device over three days.
Apollo era astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott rested in Hawaii after Gemini 8 was forced to end early. The crew docked with Agena and tumbled wildly when a tape recorder was activated. They were rescued at sea by a destroyer and later arrived in Okinawa in good condition.
Fire units were called at 3 10 p m Thursday to a grass fire in the 200 block of College Street SE with no losses or injuries reported. Four area property type accidents across Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cull man were reported by the Highway Patrol. Decatur Outboard Club to sponsor an evening of entertainment Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room open to the public. See DIARY on Page 2.
Employment opportunities in Morgan County receive a 125 134 grant from the Labor Department via Sen. Sparkman and Rep. Jones to the Morgan County Board of Education. The project will cost 141 385 with local funds and provide work experience for 100 youths ages 16 to 21 not in school, aiming to help return to schooling or move to suitable jobs outside.
New York Markets at a glance show higher stocks in moderate trading with bonds changing narrowly and cotton noted as irregular amid a busy session. Major movers and sector shifts highlighted as traders assess ongoing economic signals and corporate results.
A brief notice advises readers to see Security Mutual and Corp. about reducing monthly payments. The message emphasizes a financial option or service aimed at lowering ongoing costs and improving affordability for policyholders.
Two aircraft, one Air Force, the other reportedly a Naval craft, collided in midair about 65 miles west of Selma shortly before noon today. Craig Air Force Base information office released the brief report.
Police Chief C. Burton said gunshots struck a Negro house Thursday night in Prattville as four white men reported their car was hit by gunfire. In Washington, Harvard professor Morton Halperin told senators that Red China will not seek a nuclear war but fears U.S. Viet Nam policy could backfire. NATO nations issued a joint declaration that the alliance remains essential. A Soviet spokesman said U.S.-Soviet cultural exchange pact signing was postponed one hour before the ceremony.
Senators Lister Hill and Sparkman and Representative Jones announced the U S Post Office Department will advertise on March 29 for bids to construct a new post office in Chattanooga Tennessee. The one story building will be 800 square feet with a 12 square foot loading platform and 3400 square feet for parking and drive areas. The post office will be leased by the government for five years with two five year options and is expected to cost about 35000 dollars. Bids are to be sent to R E Ronke at the post office building real estate office in room 26.
Decatur land appraiser H A Alexander notes the survey of about 200 acres near Turkey Creek for the proposed 740000 water system will be handed to the Moulton Water Board once L B Wright delivers the appraisal. Owners ask over 100000, prompting the board to seek a fair price after prior purchase efforts.
Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage advertises moving services with a contact name Daniel and phone number 353 4014 for quotes and arrangements.
Auburn public relations director Herbert White urged continued cooperation between Auburn and Alabama to advance university funding and development. He noted joint efforts since 1957 to secure bond issues and funds from the state educational trust, praising Presidents Philpott and Rose as drivers of progress.
Merchants promote a three day citywide sale drawing men women and children with discounts across departments. Shoppers find spring fashions boats cook-out gear and picnic supplies as Easter nears and merchants urge early bargains to avoid a last minute rush.
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