Weather and River Forecast for Decatur and Vicinity
Decatur area forecast notes sunny, windy and cool today with a frost tonight. High 48, low 26. Friday expected fair and warmer in the afternoon. River readings show Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 17.00 with sea level 551.30. nearby lakes Guntersville 593.2 Whitesburg 552.1 Wilson 505.0 Pickwick 409.6 Wheeler 550.6 Chickamauga 675.4. Temperature details include 69 high yesterday, 35 low this morning, 38 at 9:35 a.m. Sunset 6:02 p.m. Moonset 8:33 p.m. First Quarter March 29. Venus rises 3:49 a.m. with Vega Deneb Altair noted.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
Pickwick
Wheeler
Chickamauga
Polyester growth and expansion across Chemstrand and Monsanto
Monsanto plans to double its nylon plant capacity in Scotland to 30 million pounds by next year and notes polyester fibers are finding growing use in apparel and home furnishings. Chemstrand expands Acrilan fiber in Coleraine to 60 million pounds while new nylon intermediates facilities come online in Decatur.
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Dunfonald
Scotland
Monsanto Board
Chemstrand
Monsanto
Decatur
O’neal
United Kingdom
Chemstrand Limited
Coleraine
Northern Ireland
Jetport proposal near Decatur eyed at $18 million
The North Alabama jetport about 10 miles east of Decatur on Alabama 20 is projected to cost 18 to 20 million dollars and may open to air traffic by year end. It will replace present Huntsville and Decatur airport facilities for commercial flights, employ about 300 people plus hotel and restaurant staff, and feature a five story main building with twin satellite structures. Construction could start before end of summer with completion early next year, and two runways are planned including an 8000 foot main runway extendable to 10000 feet. Hertz will lease and operate the facilities, guaranteeing rental income to retire bonds and support self financing.
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Decatur
Alabama
Huntsville
Mitchell
U.S
Hertz
Airport Authority
Trailer Fire Ruled Accident In Morgan County
Morgan County Coroner Lew C. Brown ruled Harold R. Barley death from Monday night fire an accident after autopsy findings. Barley, 33, was the sole occupant of the trailer and authorities are releasing details as the investigation concludes.
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Morgan County
Lewis C
Pinkie) Brown
Harold R. Barley
Brown
Crook Appeals Driving Cases
Edward Glenn Crook Jr., driver of the car that fatally injured a 12 year old Decatur girl, was released from city jail after appealing two city court charges. He sought a jury trial on driving while intoxicated and driving without a license, posting a $600 appeal bond. Crook had pleaded guilty to both charges Monday, was fined $125 plus costs, and had 30 days in jail suspended pending the child’s condition. the death of Lynn Marie Cullison was reported as the youngster died Tuesday, with the suspended sentence later revoked and Crook briefly jailed before appeal release.
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Edward Glenn Crook Jr
Decatur
Crook
Robert Straub
Lynn Marie Cullison
Jackson St. SE
Straub
Overpass on 14th Street planned for city traffic relief
The Gordon Drive Overpass will create an east west link in the city previously served only by grade crossings. The new structure on 14th Street is expected to ease traffic problems in the southwest area.
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Gordon Dr
14Th St
Bailey Dies From Burns In Blaze
A report indicates Bailey succumbed to burn injuries sustained in a recent blaze. The incident details remaining unclear, with authorities continuing investigations into the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire.
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Bailey
Deaths: David Douglas Nunley 31 Elkmont 2
David Douglas Nunley 31 of Elkmont 2 died Tuesday at 9 am in a local hospital. Services were held today at 11 am at McDonnell Funeral Home chapel with Sam Binkley officiating. Burial followed at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Joyce Nunley, four sons David Douglas Nunley Jr Steven Lynn Nunley Joseph Wayne Nunley and Mitchell Lee Nunley all of Elkmont 2 a daughter Karen Denise Nunley Elkmont 2 a mother Mrs Paul Nunley Louisville Ky and a brother Wayne Nunley also of Louisville. He was a native of Limestone County.
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Athens
David Douglas Nunley
Elkmont
McDonnell Funeral Home
Sam Binkley
Roselawn
Joyce Nunley
David Douglas Nunley Jr
Steven Lynn Nunley
Joseph Wayne Nunley
Mitchell Lee Nunley
Karen Denise Nunley
Paul Nunley
Louisville
Wayne Nunley
Limestone County
Mrs. O L Mahoney Dies in Celina Tenn
Mrs O L Mahoney a former Decatur resident died in a Celina nursing home. Graveside services were held Friday at 1 p.m. at Decatur City Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs John Prosser of Celina. She lived in Decatur for years and moved to Tennessee six years ago and was a Baptist church member.
Davis, Mildred A., 27, Chicago, dies in Athens service
Mrs Mildred Annette Davis 27 of Chicago Illinois died Tuesday in Chicago Services were held today at 2 p m at Madison Street Baptist Church Athens with Rev Elgie Jones officiating Burial was in Barnett Cemetery Lauderdale County McConnell Funeral Home directing Survivors include husband Wallace T Davis a son Wallace Taylor Davis Jr and a daughter Tresa Davis both of Chicago mother Mrs Idell Hammond Mayberry Atlanta Ga a brother Herbert Hammond Jr Atlanta and four sisters Mrs Mary Putman Rogersville Mrs Hershel Butler Sheff ield Mrs Ora Green Florence and Mrs Sue Herster Atlanta
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Athens
Mildred Annette Davis
Chicago
Ill
Madison Street Baptist Church
Elgie Jones
Barnett Cemetery
Lauderdale County
McConnell Funeral Home
Wallace T. Davis
Wallace Taylor Davis Jr
Tresa Davis
Idell Hammond Mayberry
Atlanta
Herbert Hammond Jr
Mary Putman
Rogersville
Hershel Butler
Sheffield
Ora Green
Florence
Sue Herster
Joseph R. Bishop Dies at 86 in Russellville
Joseph R. Bishop, 86, of Russellville, died today at 1 am in a nursing home. Services Thursday at 2:30 pm at New Hope Methodist Church, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Spry Funeral Home of Russellville directing. Survivors include two daughters Mrs J L Foster of Decatur and Mrs Oscar Murphree of Florence, two sons Luther Bishop of Russellville and Alzie Bishop of Hackleberg, 19 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.
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Haleyville
Joseph R. Bishop
Russellville
New Hope Methodist Church
Oak Grove
Spry Funeral Home
J. L. Foster
Decatur
Oscar Murphree
Florence
Luther Bishop
Alzie Bishop
Hackleberg
North Half of State Cautioned on Light Freeze Risk
WHOS radio in Decatur reported a 35 degree low this morning as orchard owners faced a light freeze threat. A strong Arctic air mass swept from the Midwest to the Southland, bringing a early spring chill and blizzard-like conditions earlier in the week. Fair and cool temperatures are expected to continue.
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WHOS
Decatur
Southland
Midwest
Estes Pledges Milk Control Board End to State Board
Estes a Cherokee County farmer and candidate for state commissioner of agriculture and industries toured Morgan County pledging to end the milk control board and boost Alabama milk production by keeping supply local He warned of a looming famine if farming lands remain idle and imports grow He also urged diverting idle lands to farming while criticizing foreign milk imports Bettye Frink campaigned for state treasurer in Decatur and Morgan County, citing experience as secretary of state and state auditor to support her bid
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Ed Estes
Mississippi
Tennessee
Florida
Alabama
Estes
U.S
Viet Nam
America
Decatur
Morgan County
Bettye Frink
Frink
Bill
Toastmistress Club Speech Contest At Shangri La
Decatur diary notes the annual Toastmistress Club speech contest at 7 p.m. today in the Shangri La Restaurant. A bake sale starts at 7 a.m. Saturday near Lester Whitten's Grocery, run by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of Center Springs Methodist Church to aid a needy family.
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Lester Whitten
Lacey’s Spring
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Center Springs Methodist Church
Folsom To Attend Demo Rally Here
Governor candidate James E Folsom will attend a Decatur gubernatorial rally at Austin High School Auditorium Saturday night. Morgan County Young Democrats sponsor the event which is expected to draw 1500 to 1800 attendees from Morgan Lawrence Cullman and Limestone Counties. The program begins at 7 p.m. with emcee Albert Brewer and bands providing entertainment.
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Austin High School
Cullman
James E
Big Jim
Folsom
Morgan Counties
Morgan
Sherman Powell
Falkville
Bob Gilchrist
Hartselle
Lurleen Wallace
Carl Elliott
Decatur
S. Albert Brewer
Young Democrats
House of Representatives
Gary Rodgers
Morgan, Lawrence, Cullman
Limestone
Rodgers
Danville Rd
Two Alabamians Nominated For Federal Judgeships
A Gadsden circuit judge Virgil Pittman and Montgomery attorney John C. S Godbold were named for federal posts. Pittman, 50, would serve as a district judge in the Southern District of Mobile. Godbold, 46, would join the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Nominations were by Sens. Lister Hill and John Sparkman.
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Gadsden
Montgomery
Alabama
Virgil Pittman
John C. S Godbold
U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Pittman
Enterprise
Mobile
Godbold
Wilcox County
Richard T. Rives
16Th Judicial Circuit
Gordon Persons
University of Alabama Law School
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U. S. Navy
The Dotsons Describe Car Theft Attempt in Harassment Scene
Mrs Dotson told a state trooper she tried to start the car after noticing harassment of her husband by a group of Negroes. She said a large Negro attempted to enter the car while she locked doors and fled toward a house. The husband pursued, grabbing a screwdriver to ward off the intruder as they fled to their home.
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Dotson
Weather outlook hints continued chill into weekend
The weatherman said conditions are forecast to persist through Saturday before a warming trend starts. Expect gradual temperature rise and lingering chilly mornings across the region.
Bombers double Viet Cong defections to Saigon forces
When raids began about 1,000 Viet Cong defected monthly to Saigon government forces. Now the number is double that. Defectors cited large bombers as making life intolerable for guerrillas by destroying their rest havens and hospitals.
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Saigon
Details of central coastal raid and arrests near Qui Nhon
Report of a large Korean operation near Qui Nhon with 117 captured and 281 detained. A car theft pursuit followed. Bates and Abernathy were later identified among six suspects and held without bond in the county jail. The incident involves multiple witnesses, a ditch discovery, and ongoing searches for the vehicle.
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Qui Nhon
Cook
Lawrence County
Bates
Abernathy
Markets recap yields a mix of farm product prices
Cotton Decatur loan middling at 30.40, cottonseed 40 per ton, milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred. Wood prices 65 45 and 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn and grain prices include No 2 yellow shelled 1.33 and yellow ear 1.11, white ear 1.07, white shelled 1.46, oats 0.65, milling wheat 1.38, per hundred miles 2.00, poultry wheat 1.13, barley 0.95.
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Decatur
Nashville Livestock Prices and Slaughter Cattle Report
Nashville AP notes Cattle and calves at 50 with meager receipts and scattered sales. Classes steady to easy with cutters 16.50 to 17.50, commercial bulls around 22.50. Hogs about 200 with slow sales, mixed U.S. 1-2 and 3 195-250 lb at 24.25, sows scarce 21.75 to 22.00. Sheep at 25 with no early arrivals.
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Nashville
U.S
Wall Street gains perk up mixed market late trading
Wall Street in New York finished with selective gains as the market held a mixed tone erasing a moderate afternoon loss. Trading volume was about 7.8 million shares, above the 6.72 million on Wednesday.
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New York
Over the Counter Securities and Auctions Listing
Quotations compiled by the NASD at about 10 a.m. today show inter-dealer bids and asks for life insurers banks and other issuers with prices not including retail markup or commissions. Also a classified section lists lost dogs cars doberman puppies apartments and real estate for sale or rent plus other misc items with contact numbers.
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NASD
Twister Damage Reported Across Limestone and Madison Counties
Residents described a black funnel cloud seen as a storm moved through Limestone County. Evans sheltered in a store while his house trailer was overturned at his home. The tornado damaged his trailer and toppled antennas and trees across the area. The Huntsville Weather Bureau tied the event to a fast moving cold front dropping temperatures to the freezing mark after a day near 70 degrees.
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Evans
Limestone County
Huntsville Weather Bureau
Here
Madison County
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James Davis
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Harry Hurst
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Auburn University
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Tom Johnson
North Alabama Indus
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