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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1966
Page
2
Moonset tonight at 9 34 p m marks the first quarter. On Friday night prominent stars include The Pleiades above the Moon and Regulus high in the south. Jupiter glows in the west after 8 38 p m while Venus rises in the southeast at sunrise.
Daily river stage readings from Keller Memorial Bridge show Decatur at 16.78 feet on the river and 551.08 feet at sea level. TVA lake levels listed include Guntersville 593.2 Whitesburg 551.8 Wilson 505.1 Pickwick 409.8 Wheeler 550.9 Chickamauga 675.3. Yesterday’s high was 47 at 2 30 p.m. Low this morning 28. 10 a.m. temperature 42. Forecast calls for sunny cold day, tonight clear with frost, Saturday clear to partly cloudy and warmer with highs around 50 then 60 and low 28.
In an interview, Salazar outlines Portugal’s stance on Azores bases, the Atlantic alliance, and evolving European defense. He notes the 1962 expiry of the Azores agreement, Portugal’s bilateral defense with West Germany France and Spain, and a potential review of NATO membership amid France’s control-shift plans. He emphasizes progress since 1928 and a policy of broadening economic ties with Eastern nations.
College registered with the draft and plan to attend college can take the draft qualification test May 14, May 21 and June 3. Otherwise, the only information available to their draft boards will be that they have graduated from high school and been accepted in an institution of higher education. A score of 70 or higher on the test will be considered satisfactory for undergraduate college students, and 80 or more will be considered satisfactory for graduate students. A student's class standing can also be taken into consideration as evidence of satisfactory progress in college. He must be in the upper half of his class after his freshman year, upper two thirds after his sophomore year and upper three-fourths after his junior year. Students attending graduate school must show they were accepted for admission in the first year after graduation from college and that they were in the upper one-fourth of their class during their final undergraduate year. Only male students are considered in calculating class standing.
Five men were reportedly involved in a violent incident at Henry Wilder's residence as Saint was shot and stabbed. Saint was hospitalized in critical condition at North Alabama Hospital in Russellville. Witnesses described a knife attack on Saint on the Wilder porch and a subsequent shooting. Coroner says autopsy pending and no charges yet. In a separate crash, Williams, 42, with three .25 calibers, was fatally injured. several others were seriously hurt. Mary Long, jailed for investigation, provided accounts of events leading to the shooting. Police and hospital officials noted the various injuries and the evolving determinations.
State Senator Bob Gilchrist condemned Gov George Wallace in Athens as he opened Limestone County gubernatorial headquarters in the Ross Hotel. Sherman B Powell in Dothan warned against a special session, calling there no current emergency while advocating higher teacher pay and lower pupil teacher ratios. Former Gov John Patterson urged national unity and support for troops amid Vietnam. Carl Elliott urged attracting industry to Alabama with pride in skilled workers.
Dr. Phillips advocates psychiatry expansion as embryonic brand of medicine and urges a Decatur medical center with a health department and special clinics. Dr. Lewis backs a comprehensive facility for mental health and retarded children, while campaign stops highlight jobs, education, and governor race critiques.
A fragmented listing shows several patients and assigned addresses including John Chaffin, Miss Myra Jeans, Thomas Thigpen, Mrs. Vance Windsor, Mrs. Willie Kent, Miss Leslie Eubanks with street addresses in Trinity and surrounding areas. Names appear alongside home locations from 1911 era street references.
A historical admission ledger lists individuals including Melba Cossey Hillsboro, David Thomas 1809 Lo cust St SE, Joseph Emens 1605 Cagle Ave SE, Luther Andrews Tanner, Joseph Chapman 1704 Betty St SW, Madison Graham Moulton, Robert Garrett Athens, George Townsend Athens, Joanne Smith 1308 5th Ave NW, Donald Robertson 1622 Sherman St SE, Jesse Williams Decatur, Amanda Draper Decatur, David Hardy 2504 Spring Ave SW, Harvey Roberson Moul, James Kelsoe 1411 North St, Joseph Gilchrist Courtland, Darrell Childers 1524 15th Ave SW, Bishop Gaines 1707 Colfax St, Baby Bethanna Finger Somerville, Baby Keith Terry 206 12th, Christopher Bell 1807 College St SW.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Chap man 1704 Betty St SW welcome a son Thursday. Mr and Mrs Roger William son Cullman 10 a daughter born at Cullman Hospital.
Mrs. Thornton Fleming, wife of Sheriff Fleming, was admitted to Decatur General Hospital last night for a collar bone injury. The sheriff said she would likely be released this afternoon and did not disclose the cause of the injury.
A truncated line discusses selecting partners based on convenience and mutual advantage, leaving the larger context and actors unclear. The quote hints at negotiations or relationships but provides no definite outcome or identities.
Mrs. Amanda Draper testified Acree threatened violence after a collision, saying he would shoot the officer and could not lose. The pistol discharged thrice as Amanda Draper handed it to Williams, with Mrs. Williams later dying, possibly from the crash. Reynolds Funeral Home of Decatur to announce funeral arrangements.
Cotton prices show middling trends for Decatur loans with no change noted. Cottonseed sells at 40 dollars per ton. Milk grade A priced at 6.55 per hundredweight, manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundredweight. Corn and oats prices listed for No 2 Yellow and White varieties, oats at 8.65, milling wheat at 1.38, barley at 8.95.
Nashville livestock report shows cattle and calves too few for price tests, hogs selling slowly with early sales insufficient for accurate trade tests. Mixed lots of U S 2 3 200 230 pound hogs around 23.75, sheep none reported.
AP reports futures listed for May through Jul and deferred contracts with no actual trades at opening. Prev close data shows May 28.75B and 28.00B for May and Jul. Oct through Mar values display steady prints around 22.25B to 22.00B. Current opens mirror prior close with small gaps across the curve.
Wall Street edged higher late in the session as airline and tech shares pushed the market, with Polaroid IBM Zenith Northwest Airlines and Texas Instruments among the top gainers. Du Pont GM PRR and Studebaker posted fractional declines while trading volume reached about 7.6 million shares.
Nitze cites danger from reporting troop movements without official announcement. The identity of the Marine division is implied by war coverage. Assistant Secretary Arthur Sylvester urged U.S. media to self censor, asking stories or photos on deployments to Vietnam to wait until military authorities announce arrival.
Quotations compiled by the NASD at about 10 a.m. today show inter-dealer bids and asks for life insurers and other securities. Prices exclude retail markup and commission. asked prices reflect upward adjustments. Notable entries include Allied Life, Bank of Hville, Food Corp of America, Life of Alabama, Southern Airways, and Protective Life among others with varied bid and ask levels.
Oscar Newton Hancock 68 of Cullman died. Services held at Sardis Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Bill Northcutt officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery with Moss directing. Survived by five brothers A J Hancock Gardenale L C Hancock E M Hancock J C Hancock J A Hancock, three sisters Mrs Irving Cheatham Decatur Mrs Carl Culwell Birmingham Mrs Woodrow Trimble Birmingham, and 22 nieces and nephews.
Mrs Amanda Kittrell 77 of 1614 Cedar St SW died Wednesday at 9 45 am at her daughter s home Services will be today at 2 pm at Austinville Baptist Church with Rev Bud Bynum officiating Burial will be in City Cemetery Gunthorp directing Surviving are a son Fred Kittrell of Hillsboro a daughter Mrs Foley two granddaughters Freddie Sue Kittrell of Hillsboro Elizabeth Ann Foley of Hartselle two brothers Bill Dorton and Robert Dorton a sister Mrs Ada Howard Pallbearers J W Hayes Vero Engle Kenneth McWhorter Wayne Shafer Douglas Fudge and J C Pressnell
Wallace campaign bandwagon will visit Lawrence County on April 1 at 7 p.m. at Lawrence County High School. Governor and Mrs Wallace will be accompanied by Sam Smith and his Alabamians. The Wallace party will also go to Hackleburg Leighton and Town Creek on the same day with brief stops.
Spokesman says many bids are expected from fuel suppliers. Bids open at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Chattanooga for the Brown's Ferry nuclear plant site. A meteorological facility to measure wind is planned at the site, linked to air pollution controls but not expected to be costly. bids set for April 4 with no cost estimate from TVA.
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky confronted a warning of possible violence from Hue based student leader Nguyen Huu Giao, head of a Buddhist political action group faction. Giao demanded a popularly elected civilian government and gave Ky a Sunday deadline to respond, signaling readiness to contest any government move.
Building-exit permits issued include Robert's Electric repairs for 200 and Bennie Walker repairs for 890. Roy Todd adds storage building for 2 thousand plus, and J W Peer changes electrical services for 35. A DAV Auxiliary chapter hosts an entertainment night at the DAV home on Church Street. Police report hubcaps stolen from a 1962 Chevrolet. City court docket shows multiple speeding, traffic light, intoxication, and parking violations. Fire calls at 105 11th Ave NW and 423 Memorial Dr NW cause minor damages. Decatur Curb Market on 1st Ave and Grant St SE to open Saturday with greens, milk, ham, and bacon on sale.
Classified ads show auctions like a 1964 Volkswagen pickup and a 1965 Chickasha Mobile Home with payments. rental offers for furnished and unfurnished houses. owner financed 3 bedroom brick homes. utility trailer, various sizes and prices. multiple Decatur city addresses. contact phones included. overall mix of real estate, vehicles, and storage items with prices and terms.
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