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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1965
Page
2
Hospital notices show admissions for Oneal Gatlin Jr in Decatur and several patients in various Alabama towns including Hartselle Somerville Falkville and Cullman. Dismissals include J N Turney Tammy Alexander Richard Kennedy Leroy Robinson and others.
Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies in Decatur with light winds. River levels show stable conditions with no major flooding risk through the weekend.
Decatur and vicinity report Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.98 feet. Sea level reading 546.28 feet. Today and tonight mostly fair with rising temperatures. Light winds 5 to 12 mph. Sunday outlook partly cloudy and warm. High 83, low 52.
India reinforces frontier units and builds bunkers as eight Indians die in two skirmishes 150 miles northwest of Rawalpindi. Lodge visits New Delhi to discuss Viet Nam policy while Britain seeks withdrawal and talks. Shastri, Ayub Khan clash over terms as proposals include troop withdrawal from the disputed land near the Arabian Sea.
Mrs. Eva Frances Gill of Decatur 4, who died Monday, will have services Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Baptist Church Cedar Lake with Rev. Sammie Moore officiating. Burial is in Blackwell Cemetery Cedar Lake. Survivors include son Eddie Charles Lowe four Gill brothers Felton Gill Leroy Gill of California Benny Sam Gill of New York two sisters Fannie Seles Decatur Henriet ta Garner Chicago and other relatives. Carl M. Skyes in charge of funeral.
Leftist paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne joined Wessin's forces at Duarte Bridge over the Ozama River as battles raged in Santo Domingo. Two Marines were killed by sniper fire and several others wounded while rebels seized the Ozama fortress nearby and supply came by helicopter from the embassy. Washington reported wounded sailors evacuated, and Johnson cited a cease fire plan brokered with papal mediation though some factions ignored it.
A list of individuals with associated addresses appears to document admissions or registrations at Decatur General, including Mrs. James E Morris in Athens and multiple residents across Decatur and nearby Trinity Huntsville and Austinville areas. The entry enumerates names such as James B Beaty Ola Davenport Naomi Maddock and others with street addresses and city names.
Three persons injured in a triple car collision on Alabama 67 near Priceville last night at about 6 45 p m. Floyd Mason 58 his wife Nini Mason 55 and Mary Janet Allen 39 were identified. Mason listed in good condition others held for observation at Decatur General Hospital. No injuries in the third vehicle.
State Department officials say three Dominican Communist parties joined with other leftists in efforts to destabilize the new military junta through shooting and propaganda. The OAS ordered Secretary General Mora to Santo Domingo to enforce a cease-fire. Former U S ambassador Martin arrived at San Isidro base for private peacemaking.
Mrs. Pat Nixon awarded Jaycee and Jayceette honors to Wimbreth Howard Lou Thomas and Maxine Meguiar. New officers were installed including Cleon Yates O’Hara Myron Greg and Juan Agee with Linda Morrison and Glenna Jenkins heading Jayceette.Outgoing officers listed and music by Lonnie McDaniel and Edsel Helden orchestra followed the banquet.
A historical note credits Thomas Jefferson with designing a revolving office chair. The claim ties the invention to his work in the era of early American science and design.
Athens College observes homecoming with Miss Marilyn Mitchell of Hartsville crowned May Day queen at 2:30 p.m. in the new $350000 physical education center. Classes 1915 1940 and 1955 honored. Americana theme. choir directed by William Denison.
The flood reached 20.38 feet with 100 people reported safe. Niota Illinois saw a critical point as 500 dike workers battled soft spots along the Illinois Highway 96 dike protecting Fort Madison Bridge. Homesto 200 residents faced rising danger while Quincy 45,000 residents perched on a bluff. Backwaters covered 15000 acres and cropland was set to be a total loss.
In the May letter Pope Paul describes modern dangers as harsher and more uncertain threatening world peace. He denounces hostage taking and reprisals against civilians and recalls his August offer to mediate in the current world crisis.
Coroner reports a child stepped into the roadway and attempted to turn back before being struck. This marks the third traffic death of a Morgan County child in April following December fatalities of two other boys. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Peck Funeral Home.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned that foreign affronts to the United States damage relations with involved countries and that the U.S. must be sensitive in such matters. He noted world misperceptions of humanitarian actions and difficulties selling anti-Communist aims in Vietnam.
Auburn University Poultry Science professor Claude H. Moore explains Alabama's booming agribusiness. He notes 15 federally inspected poultry plants employing over 4,000, rapid growth in feed mills and hatcheries, and a fivefold rise in poultry feed use since 1950. The piece highlights advances in nutrition, environmental controls, and computer formulated feeds driving higher meat and egg output with lower costs for consumers.
The House and Senate passed an enabling act setting an eight grade literacy test or eighth grade certificate for new voters, with ratification due in July triggering the act. An alternate provision requiring an honorable discharge trims eligibility. A separate bill for six grade education and abolishing the poll tax was curtailed. Negro leaders announce a June voter drive in Alabama.
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