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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

2

Court Opens In Limestone County Criminal Session

A week long Limestone County Circuit Court session began with Circuit Judge Newton Howell presiding. On the docket is a second degree murder case against 72 year old Maxie Hargrove of Athens for the April 12 shooting of Ed Brown at Hargrove's residence. A grand jury had indicted Hargrove on Friday.

Athens Limestone County Newton ‘Owell Maxie Hargrove Athens 1 Hargrove Ed Brown

Moulton Man Charged With Concealing Stolen Property

Earl Echols 23 of Moulton charged with concealing stolen property after a car reported stolen from Market St. Car Lot in Moulton was recovered Saturday night. Bond not set. A public meeting east of here discusses incorporating the area as a town to escape Trinity taxes and to petition for a special election. The area sits in Lawrence County within Trinity police jurisdiction.

Moulton Ottis Earl Echols Echols Market St Here Lawrence County Trinity

Veteran wins suit over fatal crash in Limestone County

Hollis Guthrie of Elkmont, Alabama, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, was found not liable in a $35,000 civil suit filed by Marvin Moss over a January 6 crash near Hays Mill that killed Marvin Moss’s son Franklin and his passenger Wendell Robinson. Dorothy Miller also seeks $35,000 in a separate suit not yet tried. The jury’s verdict covers one party. the other case remains pending. Green Thumb Garden Club meets Thursday at 10 a.m. for a luncheon trip to Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club. Reservations with Mrs. Charles Finney. Morley Denbo of Denbo Iron and Metal Co. reappointed to Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel shear operators committee. Rainbow Valley film to be shown at Optimist Club tonight. Chapter 5 Licensed Practical Nurses meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hartselle Hospital with Dr. Harold Blanton as guest speaker.

Athens Limestone County Hollis Guthrie Elkmont Alabama Marvin Moss Franklin Moss Guthrie Hays Mill Moss Wendell Ray Robinson Robinson Dorothy Miller Green Thumb Garden Club Meadowbrook Rd Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club Charles Finney Morley Denbo Denbo Iron and Metal Co Decatur Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel Institute Washington, D.C Hartselle Hospital Harold Blanton

Fire damages Gobble Fire Lumber Co building

A morning blaze at Gobble Fire Lumber Co caused minor damage to fiberglass windows after asphalt hoofing caught fire. An automatic sprinkler system activated but water damage was not reported.

Gobble- Fire Lumber Co

Educational Television Explains State Voting Tonight

A special program at 7 p.m. on Channels 25 10 and 7 covers voting machines primary and convention nomination methods dual primaries for counties tomorrow and voting in the November general election including straight and split ticket voting and presidential electors.

President Johnson decision triggers stock surge in 1960s market

The article notes a post March 31 de escalation move and Johnson’s decision not to seek reelection fueling a surge in NYSE trading. It highlights a shift to rapid turnover and performance focus among big funds, insurers and pension plans, with anticipated inflation protection and growth linked to new investment products.

Sylvia Porter Johnson Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Pensi Poth Fy Tota

Antipoverty Program Expands With County Surveys and Centers

The initiative finances a Lawrence County statistical survey to map economic need via door to door checks, with referral centers planned in Decatur and Hartselle. Locations include Moulton Courtland Boaz Grant Albertville Arab, and staff roles announced under Bruce Samford.

Lawrence County Morgan County Anti-Poverty Agency Decatur Community Action Agency Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control Bruce Samford James Samford Personne The

Hospital residents listed in city crime and health notice

A long list of individuals and addresses appears in a health and hospital notice. Names include James Lee Cunningham Japatha Glenn Clarkson David Boler Mrs Clarence R Willis Mrs Lacy Bodry plus many others across Athens Hartselle Moulton Huntsville Trinity and Courtland areas with infants noted in several entries.

James Lee Cunningham Drive Japatha Glenn Clarkson 5Th Ave Cleveland David Boler Sherman St Clarence R. Willis Lacy Namon Bodry Lins Lith Ave John Douglas Millsap Hartsville Jesse M. Davis Hillsboro George Ray Austin 11Th Ave Marguerih St Jessie Jemned Barsett Town Creek Willie Low Posey Moulton Lawrence Pinkney Hopkins Sharon Lonnita Gee Athens Billy Joe Ward

Timberlake’s wide TV radio appearances noted

The article highlights Justin Timberlake appearing on numerous radio and television programs, underscoring his wide media reach and ongoing promotional presence.

Saigon Faces Renewed Attacks as U S Forces Contain Offensive

Saigon area buildings remained intact after curfew closures at North town Saigon U S C and International House. U S military spokesmen said the new enemy offensive subsided elsewhere, with 714 enemy killed in and around Saigon and ongoing ground fighting near Tan Son Nhut as daylight movement raised fears of deeper incursions.

Saigon U.S.C International House U.S South Vietnam North Vietnam United States Paris Hanoi William C. Westmoreland Tan Son Nhut Air Base Tan ‘Son Nhut

May record cold snap holds as May ends

The record low for May remains in effect with 38 on May 1 and 2 1963 and 42 noted this morning by the weather bureau. Decatur’s 48 at 6 am was warmer yet still below the prior low of 53. The cold spell stems from Canadian air. Expect fair conditions today with partly cloudy skies and warmer Tuesday. highs in the 70s to 80s and overnight lows in the 40s to 50s.

Weather Bureau Decatur Gas Department Canada

AT&T Reports Strong Position Amid Claim Challenge

On May 15 1951 AT and T Company reported they had more than enough to back the claim, asserting confidence in their financial standing and ability to meet obligations despite a competing assertion.

American Telegraph and Telephone Company

Births in Various Alabama Communities

Daily Record notes numerous births across Ardmore Moulton Huntsville and Athens Decatur and Cullman. Families listed include Mr and Mrs Allen Pope Jerry Wayne Carter Bobby Horton Jimmy Freeman Jimmy Hudgins Cuca Germon Jr and James Sutton Maurice Griffin James Bailey with births at Athens Limestone Hospital Decatur General and Cullman Hospital. An incident section mentions charges for reckless driving driving without a license and related peace proceedings.

Allen Pope Ardmore Athens-Limestone Hospital Jerry Wayne Carter Ath Hospital Bobby Horton Moulton Lawrence County Jimmy Freeman Cullman Hospital Jimmy Hudgins Decatu General Decatur General Mire Wiliam Fulwise Huntsville von Ad Mia Cuca Germon Jr James H. Sutton West Hospital Maurice Griffin Ash St Decatur General Ae Jomes Bailey Athens Hospital

Page 1 Continuation Names Include Goodwin Metcalf Pope

Readers see a continuation listing individuals such as Goodwin Metcalf Pope and Raymond Weeks with Mrs Johnson mentioned, indicating names in a local notice or social item on page 1.

Goodwin, Metcalf, Pope Raymond Weeks Mrs . Johnson

Suspect Faces Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop Incident

The case involves alleged worthless check issues, second degree burglary, provocation, and failure to stop for red light and siren during a police stop. Authorities report ongoing investigation and possible court dates forthcoming.

Classified Ads Fragment with Items for Sale and Lost Notice

Fragmented classified items include a lost pet report with contact numbers, a Chevrolet V8 1966 listing, several sale items such as a 105 hp outboard motor a Zenith TV and a shotgun, plus house for sale details and painting services. Multiple phone numbers and locations referenced. Overall, random listings indicate typical neighborhood ad page content.

Freedom Shares save bonds for U S servicemen in Vietnam

A patriotic appeal urges servicemen in Vietnam and civilians to join Savings Bonds programs. It promotes the Payroll Savings Plan and Bond a Month Plan, introducing Freedom Shares as a bonus option. Freedom Shares offer 4.74 percent to maturity in four and a half years, redeemable after one year, available one for one with Savings Bonds.

Vietnam U.S Freedom Shares America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rainbow Valley State Conservation Department Optimist Club Crescent Motel Firm Center For Research In Merrill Lynch NYSE Publishers-Hall Decatur General Admissions William D. Blackmon Chestnut St. SE Frank Louis Carall Enolam Blvd Leslie Scott McCrory Holland Dr Jeffery Benard Wil‘Courtland Willie Gary Olen Fox Freemont St John Walter Greene Alpine St Carter Daniel Courtland 1 Roy Terry Bob White Dr Sims Louis Roy 18Th Ave Richard A. Poitier Sherrill E. Miller Hartselle Kenneth Conner Danny Charles McCaig Billy Don Lawrence William Burt Dietz 3Rd Ave Jeffrey Richeson Christy LaDon Bass Tanner Decatur Inn Gene Starnes District Savings Lonnie McDaniel Daily Record Lurleen Gomnett Quirios Sje Haus Jackson Chevrolet Zenith T.V L. C. Smith Tee Mouton Lea Colsae Eee S.E Plymo Plymouth Stience Freedom Savi Freedens Cooperation Treasury Department Coeneth
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