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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1968
Page
2
Lawrence County deputies arrested a number of individuals Monday for public drunkenness, two counts of highway intoxication, and one count of possession of liquor.
A fried chicken supper and singing event is planned for April 5 at Hatton High School. Supper starts at 5 p.m. with the concert at 8 p.m. Tickets can be bought from any Hatton PTA member.
Two separate auto crashes in Morgan County on Monday left Arlen Rickard 17 Athens and Travis Mays 34 Courtland injured in a two car collision on Alabama 20 east of Decatur. Nesha Upton 20 Hartselle was hurt when her car hit a vehicle driven by Delia Maples 17 Somerville on Alabama 67 south of Decatur. Rickard and Upton released from Decatur General Hospital. Mays admitted in good condition.
Morgan County Sheriff’s department filed seven charges Monday including three for issuing worthless checks two for highway intoxication one for burglary and one for Sunday gambling.
Edward Swanner, head of Limestone County Civil Defense since November 1966, will resign effective April 1 to join Southeast National Insurance Co. No successor named. Also noted is a meeting of the Morgan-Lawrence-Linestone Unit of the Alabama Association for Retarded Children at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Central Baptist Church Annex, with Miss Elizabeth Murphrie addressing.
A group of new residents in Decatur is named including Mrs. D. D. Hitrick G. L. Bush Ronald G. Smith Joe R. Smith Carl D. Muzzey Ray Wilburn James A. Jordon John French Donald B. Black Paul McIntyre Paul R. Johnston Benny K. Roberson George Chewning Wendell Henderson Albert McNutt Dennett H. Kinnard Jerry Davis Garry W. Kilgo Harold C. Aldridge. The Decatur Ceramic Arts Guild will meet at 7 30 p m Friday in the Pet Hospitality Room Woody Fleming will demonstrate on the potter wheel. The meeting is open to interested guests.
The Morgan County Republican Executive Committee will meet tonight at Falkville High School. The meeting is open to the public and invites community attendance.
Danville High School coach Norman Wayne Bowling is chosen to appear in the 1968 edition of Community of Leaders of America. The recognition marks a notable honor for the educator and the school.
A Sherman Street resident Bob Gleason reported items stolen including two chandeliers two electric heaters a 12 foot rug a shower nozzle and two light fixture covers from his home with no sign of forced entry. The Cherry Street School principal William England reported an opaque projector stolen from the school over the weekend valued at 250 dollars.
Morgan County board asks County Attorney Nobel Russell to study legality of requiring water electric gas and telephone utilities to obtain county permission before placing lines in county right of way. The discussion followed a plan by Brinlee Mountain Water Authority to run 7 000 feet of line along Morgan City Union Hill Road near pavement. Road damage concerns and costs are cited as factors in seeking county oversight.
Morgan County judge James N Bloodworth reported that 62 civil suits were settled in two weeks of a triple court ending Friday. Of these, 44 settled in court and 18 were tried, with 31 more cases continued by agreement and expected to settle out of court. The two week criminal session in April was cancelled at the request of the district attorney due to time constraints. next civil docket is June and the next criminal session runs late June into early July.
President Johnson secured solid labor support for a possible second term during AFL-CIO meetings and a Farm Policy conference appearance. Meany affirmed loyalty, stressing labor will discharge obligations. GOP moderates list four potential candidates, the so called invisible quartet.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Larry Murphy of Oulton report a Monday death at Death General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James T Lake of 1410 Phillips Ave SW report a Sunday death at a hospital.
Testimony showed Mrs. McCoy said Harris fled after the shooting and denied her husband sought a knife. Toxicologist Van Pruitt testified McCoy was wounded three times by a .22 pistol, with the chest wound likely fatal. State argues self defense. several house witnesses expected to testify. The Harris case is among four murder trials in a two week circuit term with more to come.
A letter to Blackwell notes an approved expansion to the original Dunlop 1 million plan. Sources say the expansion will dramatically raise employment. President J Michael Billane announced on March 15 the plant would hire about 400 at peak in 1970, with industrial leaders now expecting over 600. The factory will produce car and truck tires.
The source states that a dolphin carries its young for about twelve months. This indicates a one year gestation period for dolphins.
Allen said he would not support Robert Kennedy and accused Kennedy of belonging to the Washington crowd. He argued Alabamians want a change in direction and new faces and pledged to push for a U S Senate office in the state capitol to be an instrument of the people.
1st Lt. Daniel A. Bartolomei reports directing a west to east assault after mortar fire, tallying 46 enemy dead in the area. He describes seeing five to six women among the charging force and notes the attack failed due to U.S. battalion deployment near Trang Bang before the Viet Cong assault.
The mayor says use of his name for a city park is objected to by some residents. He reiterates respect for Decatur’s people and wishes his name not cause offense. Vince Kantola, park and recreation board chair, says the board was not informed and will discuss at the next meeting as a domed swimming pool and recreation building rise near the 5th Ave SW site.
Byron Carden, 13, eighth grade at Morgan County High School, wins his second consecutive county spelling bee title defeating 59 competitors. Finalists include Charlotte Groves, John Cash, Jennie Echols, Sally Summers, Terri Woods, and Katrina Lindley, with Katrina named alternate. County winner advances to state competition with Byron.
Ray Gene Clemons and Nancy Ruby Nelson listed as residents in Decatur with ages 36 and 21. Roger Dale Sandlin and Bobbie Joe Adams from Muscle Shoals and Huntsville area listed ages 19 and 20. Edmund Richey and Barbara Gail Gillespie from Trinity and 116 las 7 mond St. Gary Wayne Garmon and Frances Ann Brown from Falkville and Hartselle listed ages 18 and 27. Herbert Martin Bolding of East Peoria Ill and Dora Franklin listed ages 53 and 40. Marriage Apa.
In Pittsburgh burglars broke into a restaurant safe but burned through the wall and burned the $100 inside. They fled with about $100 in coins.
The U S Command reported four hours of battle with human jet propelled grenades and heavy fighting near Kontum City. They tallied 135 North Vietnamese and 19 Americans killed, 51 Americans wounded, with Viet Cong losses around 284 and 10 U S soldiers killed 71 wounded. South Vietnamese casualties were light.
A long list of admissions from Decatur General includes names such as George Simpson Parker and Jacqueline Lee Bass along with numerous others from nearby towns. The article later reports heavy fighting in the Central Highlands with U S infantrymen restoring a defense line near Kontum as North Vietnamese forces withdraw toward Cambodia. Air cavalry helicopter assaults and artillery bombardment accompany the engagement, marking the heaviest clashes since the Dak To operation.
A dated roll lists patients including Sabrina Thomas Wadsworth SE Mildred Kingston Tanner Kenneth Lee 4th St NW and others from Decatur Athens Loretto Tenn Hartselle and Huntsville area. Dismissals include William Gilchrist Victor Hawkins Bradford Bumpus and several others with street addresses.
Detroit sources report Ford and General Motors pushing new anti crash frames, energy absorbing design, theft protection and rear window de-icers for 1969. Compact models like Ford Falcon and Chrysler Valiant see subtle redesigns while small cars from Europe and Japan gain market share. Ford works on a Delta compact limited to Canada. U.S. prices likely rise again as imports expand.
Judge Almon projected about 16000 votes for the June primary as 30000 runoff elections are set. He noted many Decatur residents are registering due to the chairmanship race and government changes, with at least 800 names expected on a supplemental list. Citizens are urged to verify their names in THE DECATUR DAILY and call the Probate Office at 355-0674 for corrections. The Board of Revenue and Control approved adding a voting box at Valhermose Springs and Lacey Springs to boost turnout.
The report describes Nixon's approach to a Glassboro summit with Kosygin, stressing toughness, specific proposals, and limited goodwill gestures. It notes Nixon's talk of using diplomatic, economic, and political leverage to win Soviet alignment, including expanding East West trade and offering consumer goods like computers.
Auto parts store owner Paul Miller Johnson reported a Monday night burglary in Moulton with at least 500 dollars in tools stolen. It marked a recent string of thefts including eight televisions from Sparks Appliance and a Spears Grocery entry. Police chief Raymond Null said the break in appeared sloppy and not clearly connected to prior burglaries.
The four residents report Snoopy the dog last seen floating down the creek. Call Mrs. Herman South at 773-9372 with any information. The Board plans to buy a Center Springs Baptist Church building for a new voting place and will secure the deed. Precinct 10 place 2 voting center moves from Morgan County High School to the old county agent's building and funds are approved for changes.
Fragmented ad blurbs include requests for sitters and elder care, a 66 Mustang for sale, household items, a deep well pump, a 4 track stereo, a china cabinet, and a home with three bedrooms. Multiple phone numbers and partial addresses appear amid the clutter.
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