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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1965
Page
2
The report notes sunrise at 4:53 a.m. and celestial highlights for May 6 and 8. Prominent stars include The Twins near the Moon, with Saturn rising at 2:33 a.m. A 7:32 p.m. observation time is listed.
Decatur area readings show a 0.08 foot drop in the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning, sea level at 555.92. TVA lake stages listed: Chickamauga 681.9 Pickwick 414.0 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 556.7 Wheeler 555.9 Wilson 506.6. Yesterday's high 88 at 12:30 pm. low 61 at 3:30 am. At 10:15 am today 76 degrees. Forecast fair with little temperature change. winds 5 to 12 mph. Tonight lows around 57, high Thursday near 78.
Mrs. George L. Jenkins formerly of Decatur died at her LaFayette home Tuesday. Services set for Thursday at 10 30 a m at LaFayette Methodist Church with burial in LaFayette Cemetery. She leaves four sons including William H. Jenkins principal of Decatur High School and L Jenkins along with 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Trinity City Council adopted a resolution prohibiting heavy trucks from unpaved city streets after complaints of dust. Violators face a fine under the new rule.
Athens Alabama leaders heard TVA advocate a three pillar plan to grow employment and industry. Focus areas include leveraging Huntsville and Decatur ties, attracting secondary and tertiary industries, and using Limestone County waterfront sites for future expansion.
Charles Lazera, 30, of Birmingham was killed and Jimmy Morrison of Maplesville was wounded in a bank incident. The former Cullman County merchant was arrested at his home just before noon by Sheriff Waldrop and three FBI agents. Waldrop noted the suspect was covered before he knew it, and a 1965 Pontiac matching the getaway vehicle was found in his yard.
North Alabama Shrine of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. The Decatur City Council PTA dinner at Decatur Junior High School is Thursday at 6 30 p m. Roy Wood elected choral division chair of the Alabama Music Educators Association during the All State Festival in Tuscaloosa amid about 300 choral directors in the state. The Jayceettes board meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Mickey Morrison. Charlie Long reported a 25 horsepower outboard motor stolen from his residence Monday night. Ann Harris reported a lawn mower stolen between 5 30 and 6 p m yesterday. The Decatur Fire Department responded to a car fire on 2nd Ave SE. City police logged a wreck with no injuries on Finley Drive at 6 45 p m and two cars, driven by Louise M. Oden and Bloridge E. Puckett, collided with no injuries.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Amos Haynes welcomed a son at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Don Cantrell had a son yesterday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jerry Horn welcomed a daughter Tuesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Meherg had a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Weaver had a daughter yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Hathower had a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Waylon Terry had a son yesterday at Decatur General Hospital.
NASD compiled securities quotes at 10 a.m. today. Inter-dealer bids remain active and exclude retail markdowns or commissions. Asked prices have been adjusted higher to cover approximate markup.
Alabama legislators spar over a desegregation compliance resolution as filibusters and political rhetoric widen gaps between Senate and House. Gilchrist, a self described segregationist, blames federal pressure and George C. Wallace for pushing civil rights laws while pledges to desegregate grow across systems. The session delays extend to an illegal adjournment claim as lawmakers head toward a recess.
Teen Town Inc. will open on Friday May 14 offering soft drinks and chips to teenagers. Regulations bar alcohol and under 19s, disallow loitering and pass outs, require appropriate dress, and promise law enforcement presence. Delaney notes the venue mainly serves girls, with boys expected where girls gather. In other action, Decatur Cable TV’s franchise contract was amended to allow local channel carriage and prohibit program duplication within 75 miles.
Radio Prague reports Czechoslovakia hopes to introduce color television by 1970. The plan includes color broadcasts on a second channel as part of a future transmission expansion.
Allen said the stalemate could end if the Senate resolves its differences today and adjourns by May 14, matching the House timetable, which would solve the issue.
U S spokesman said Marines extended their lines without opposition after junta and rebel leaders agreed to the move. Sporadic shooting continued in Santo Domingo with no U S casualties reported. Paratroops controlling the Duarte Bridge sank a rebel motorboat sniping at them and a second boat opened fire before drifting away. The five nation OAS mission said opposing Dominican factions agreed on major peace plans awaiting formalization.
Cotton prices steady with Decatur loan at middling inch and cottonseed at 40 per ton. Milk prices hold at Grade A 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred. Pulpwood at 13.50 per cord. Grains range from No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.33 to No 2 Milling Wheat 1.38 per bushel. Cattle and hogs show active trade with bulls weak to 50 lower and hogs lifting 25-50. Sheep with no early sales.
Police Chief Pack Self says higher city paychecks boost morale and recruitment. The department reports more applicants and better attitudes since the raise, with better service as a result. He notes temporary reassignments filled gaps and a generally improved efficiency across units.
D Clinton Orr Danville died Saturday at a tal in Mt Vernon. Services will be Friday at 1 PM at Camp Ground Baptist Church. Burial will be in the joining cemetery Reynolds Funeral Home directing. Survivors include the father Fred D Orr Danville six brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Bama Sharpley formerly for Decatur who died in Louisville will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
William Campbell of Valhermoso Springs died Saturday at Black-Chandler Hospital in Hartselle. Services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Currey's Chapel C.M.E. Church. burial in the adjoining Reynolds Cemetery. Survivors include 11 sisters and four brothers, with addresses in Detroit, Flendale, Somerville, Knoxville, and Talucah, plus several aunts and uncles.
A 69 year old woman was injured late yesterday afternoon when struck by a vehicle driven by Marvin R English of Athens. The victim identified as Myrtle Lee White of 607 Market Street was listed in fair condition at Decatur General Hospital. The crash occurred at the Wilson Avenue McCartney Street intersection about 5 PM.
Wanted: someone to dig post holes and clear brush on weekends at Hilltop Ranch Route 1 Eva Alabama. Retired couple offer light ranch duties with a small furnished trailer and modest pay. Also ads for houses cars and rentals follow in nearby listings.
Prices at a wide range reflect unsettled market conditions with ample offerings and supplies. Retailers pay 27 to 29 cents per dozen for Grade A white large H-07 medium 34 and small eggs. cartoned and store-delivery cases included.
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