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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1968
Page
2
The Decatur forecast calls for cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers today. Gradual clearing and cooler conditions this afternoon with a high of 74 to 78 degrees. Tonight’s low 4 to 50. Rain chances around 20 percent. Outlook for Sunday is fair and mild.
Obituaries note the deaths of Milly John Glazner Joe Woods and Mitchell Pickard with brief biographical and service details. The notices recognize their families and communities and mark their passing.
Vice-President Hubert Humphrey declares it is time to say I love my country and urges Americans to resist agitators. The editorial praises his maturity and calls for common sense and responsibility across leadership as the nation faces challenging times.
A 40-year-old carpenter with chronic heart disease underwent a heart transplant in Salinas. Donor Rudy F. Anderson, a 43-year-old Pacific Telephone executive, died of a massive brain hemorrhage after a preexisting lung condition. Rizor’s family consented after doctors said there was no hope.
Shelbyville Kentucky Mrs Harold Saunders a violin teacher at a school concert notices a young girl violinist during a session leading to an observation of her performance.
Somerville resident Somerville Watkins died Friday at a local hospital funeral set for 3 p m today at Somerville Methodist Church with Rev James Aycock and Rev Ray Elders officiating burial in Somerville Cemetery Peck directing survivors include widow Beatrice Watkins two sons Glenn T Watkins and James Hoyt a daughter Wynelle Edwards four grandchildren eight great grandchildren and a sister J A Garrison body lies in state one hour prior pallbearers named Johnny Holloway Sidney Turner Booth Pettit Gilbert Lemmond Carter Davis and Atlee Grantland
The report details repairs not involving the brake system and notes five routine servicings since February plus one on the bus involved in the April 10 wreck. Driver Hasei Wilhoite, the only operator since purchase, reported brakes functioning normally before the incident. State officials and Morgan County leaders discussed the findings in executive session with investigators from the State Public Safety Commission and other agencies assisting the probe.
In a brief exchange Mrs. Saunders asks if the girl is all right and if she lost her place. The child answers she stopped because she had finished the piece, showing a surprised expression.
The article notes President Johnson and North Vietnam balancing venue options for Vietnam talks with Paris as a neutral, accessible choice. France maintains ties with both sides, and Paris is presented as an available, up to date communications hub open to all involved governments.
Johnson learned of Hanoi's Paris accord in Laos and briefed aides at the White House. He arranged meetings with Rusk Clifford Ball Harriman and Vance to shape a statement and pursue possible talks to halt bombing and resume negotiations.
U S artillery fighter bombers and helicopters struck enemy troops 18 miles northwest of Saigon. About 200 Viet Cong were spotted near Cu Chi as 25th Infantry Division moved to surround them. Air strikes killed 31, two breakout attempts were repelled, one U S soldier killed and three wounded. A Vietcong terrorist attack occurred in Saigon.
President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson visited the Truman home where he praised the gesture as the nicest thing Lyndon could do. The Trumans and the Johnsons posed for photos before Johnson spoke briefly to reporters and departed for the airport.
A taxi packed with TNT detonated in the capital near the U S Embassy destroying a World University Service student center and damaging TV buildings and a church sponsored site. Three Vietnamese and five Americans were killed or wounded including young Vietnamese girls. Police blamed the Viet Cong stating about pounds of TNT were used in the attack.
Dan Daily known as Super Seller makes a public appearance at an Attic Sale on 1030 Sherman St SE with an arrival at 10 a.m. per agent 004. He will give candy to children and later Saturday makes pop calls downtown and at shopping centers to distribute candy to youngsters.
Water safety instructors will be at the Red Cross Chapter House Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss swimming classes for the summer. Anyone interested in helping with the classes can attend.
The Morgan County Coordinating Association plans a meeting at King's Memorial Methodist Church Monday at 7 30 p.m. Melvin Sykes serves as chairman and Mrs Irene Sanford is secretary.
Revival services start Sunday at Madison Street Baptist Church corner of Fifth Avenue and Madison Street Ath ens with evangelist Rev. Dolphus Price from Florida speaking nightly through May 12 at 7 30 p m Rev Elzie Jones pastor says nursery facilities will be provided and the public is welcome
A choral group from Gordon Bibb Elementary School will perform at the Rotary Club meeting Monday at noon at Decatur Inn. The Decatur Country Club pool opens today for members and out of town guests. Veterans of World War I Morgan County Barracks 2405 and Auxiliary meet Monday at 6 30 p.m. at the American Legion home in Hartselle for a monthly gathering and covered dish supper.
Nineteen indictments were returned by a Limestone County grand jury which also urged sheriff’s force expansion. Maxie Hargrove, 72, of Athens, was indicted for second degree murder in the death of Ed Brown, 37, of Athens, after an initial first degree murder charge. The panel urged more jailers and deputies, separate housing for women and juveniles, and a fulltime salaried investigator to pursue felonies and serious crimes.
Administration announces a Negro student counselor for fall term as part of steps to improve campus life for black students. Turner blocks 30 white sympathizers from entering the 619 Clark St business building, while Hinz orders police to keep doors closed and prevent exits. The protest group vows to stay overnight as officials say responses will determine spread to other buildings.
Birth notices record a son for Mr. and Mrs. John Walter Green at Decatur General Hospital among several other newborns including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William N. Nelson Jr and a son for Cpl. and Mrs. Jerry W. Moebes at Decatur General Hospital. Building permits show several residence projects with firms Terry & Terry and values from 11 500 to 22 500 across SE and SW locations.
The longtime senator Hayden will retire, cited age and duty strains, with prospects of passing the Senate Appropriations Chair to Richard Russell if he takes over. Russell could leave Armed Services to John Stennis, while Udall brothers decline to run for the seat.
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