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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1964

Page

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Priceville 4-H sewing and cooking contest winners

The Priceville 4-H Club held a sewing and cooking contest for elementary students. Winners included Dianne Gilchrist first in sewing and dress, Karen Speegle second, Kianne Summerford first in skirts, Marsh Crow second, Mary Sharp third, Joan Blackwood first in aprons, Sherry Hargrove second, Sandra Sivley third, muffins won by Barbara Hames first, Karen Speegle second, and Dianne Toone third. Films of Baytor Military School will be shown at the Holiday Inn in Huntsville Saturday at 3 p.m.

Priceville 4-H Club Dianne Gilchrist Karen Speegle Kianne Summerford Marsh Crow Mary Sharp Joan Blackwood Sherry Hargrove Sandra Sivley Barbara Hames Dianne, Toone Baytor Military School Chattanooga Tenn Holiday Inn Huntsville

Church debt and fundraising through dinners versus business

A church debates funding its debt. The suggested path quotes Malachi urging tithes and divine blessing, while advising Christians to stay gracious and avoid public squabbling. Emphasizes love and unity over controversy and notes Jesus condemned temple traders.

A.S Malachi Jesus

Health officials discuss area disease control methods

Dr J P Jekel Huntsville Demonstration Project epidemiologist led a public health meeting in the First Federal Penthouse outlining new community planning and action for disease control. Cecil Tipton sanitary engineer highlighted local health hazards in Madison County and steps to improve sanitation.

L. R. Murphree Morgan County Cecil Tipton Huntsville J. F. Jekel J. W. Smith Jekel Madison County

Markets At A Glance Mixed Moves Across Commodities

New York stocks fall on profit taking while bonds show mixed results with governments slightly higher. Cotton trades dull and lower. Chicago wheat remains largely steady with May weak, corn and oats mixed. Soybeans steady to weak, hogs steady to 25 cents lower at 16.25 top, slaughter steers steady to 0.50 higher at 22.25.

New York Chicago

Vietnamese Carrier Is Knocked Out On Cambodian Border

A Cambodian tank knocked out a Vietnamese armored personnel carrier on the Cambodia Vietnam frontier and captured the vehicle and its crew. Cambodian authorities reported 13 South Vietnamese armored vehicles crossed the border attacking Taey village, with a rural guard and five villagers killed. No Americans were involved.

Saigon South Viet Nam Cambodia Taey Phnom Penh

Johnson urges racial justice during Atlanta tour

President Johnson drew a massive 500000 crowd in Atlanta as he urged racial justice and urged rejection of extremists. He rode a convertible, spoke from the trunk, and praised Franklin Roosevelt while outlining a compassionate government. Johnson heads to Gainesville Ga. See RACIAL on Page 2.

Frank Cormier Atlanta Johnson Deep South Georgia South White House Gainesville Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt

Maryland National Guard Mobilizes 400 for Cambridge Speech

The adjutant general of Maryland orders 400 troops to move into Cambridge Monday night to guard Gov. George Wallace as he speaks there. In Alabama, Judge Dave Ar District backs or challenges Rep. Bob Jones in the Democratic primary. In Washington, Barry S. Truman returns to the Senate after his 80th birthday but does not deliver a speech.

Baltimore Adjutant General of Maryland National Guard Cambridge George Wallace Alabama Huntsville Dave Bob Jones Washington Barry S. Truman Senate Ball France de Gaulle Georgetown University NATO

Indictments Reported in Tragic Four Count Case

The Morgan County grand jury returned three true bills against 18 year old Billy Don Franklin Boulden for first degree murder robbery and rape in connection with the death of Conservation Officer Loyd Hays. The case includes four counts of murder tied to use of a pocket knife and firearm and the defendant pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity at arraignment. Local judge Newton B Powell presided as defense attorney Bill Chenault was appointed.

Mike Freeman Billy Don Franklin Boulden Morgan County Kilby Montgomery Knox McRae Newton B. Powell Lamar Maxwell Loyd Hays Flint Powell Boulden Mat Boulden Falkville 2 Council For the Youth Bill Chenault Defense Council Sgt Milton Thomas

Memorial Fund Grows For Loyd Hays Family

Donations to the Loyd Hays Memorial Fund mounted to 445 dollars with new contributors including Earl Patton and David C. Hulse. The fund aids Hays’s wife and five children. oversight rests with a three man committee led by Conservation Officer Jack Tanner and Decatur attorney Miles Powell.

Loyd Hays Limestone County Sportsmans Club Earl Patton E. F. Mize David C. Hulse All Wheeler Refuge R. E. Rogers Phillip Kyle Morgan County Flint Creek Officer Hays Jack Tanner A. L. Johnson First National Bank Decatur Miles Powell the Daily

Rusk Seeks NATO Aid for Vietnam and Cuba

Secretary of State Dean Rusk travels to Europe to press NATO allies for greater support against Communist guerrillas in South Vietnam and for backing the U S embargo on Cuba. He will join a NATO foreign ministers meeting in The Hague after visiting Brussels.

Washington Dean Rusk Europe NATO South Viet Nam U.S Cuba Rusk North Atlantic Treaty Organization Hague Brussels George Ball Charles de Gaulle France Atlantic Alliance West

One Dead and Three Injured in US 31 Crash Near Pryor Field

A one car crash on US 31 just north of Pryor Field at about 11 30 a m left Lula Mae Gladney of Chicago dead. Four aboard the 1960 Chevrolet were en route from Chicago to Birmingham with Della Mae Coleman 28 also of Chicago in critical condition. Daniel Binson 50 and his wife Emma 42 were injured with undetermined injuries. The car crossed centerline and landed in northbound lanes. Gladney remained beneath the car for 46 0 15 minutes until responders arrived. Tur Ner Funeral Home in Turner handled the body.

Pryor Field Lula Mae Gladney Chicago Ill Daniel Binson Della Mae Coleman Decatur General Hospital Binson Emma Birmingham

Business Sees Johnson Support From Nation’s Leaders

In Springs Virginia, the Business Council opened weekend meetings with praise for President Johnson. Many of the 100 top industrialists, mostly Republicans, voiced privately that Johnson listens and understands business needs. They cited tax cuts, payroll funding, and profits as growth drivers, noting Johnson’s early pro business stance and White House dinner attendance. Atty Gen Kennedy and aides planned to address the council on civil rights bill implications.

Sterling F Green Hot Johnson Stuart Saunders Henry Ford II White House Industry Finance Robert F. Kennedy Justice Department Council

Changes in North Alabama locations teased for Sunday

John Knox previews a Daily feature about Pea Ridge Barksdale and State Line in Limestone county. The piece promises notes on early settlements a health resort and a movable post office site highlighting historic regional changes.

Limestone County Pea Ridge Barksdale State Line North Alabama John Knox

Hallmark Mother’s Day Cards at Ira’s Book & Gift Shop

Ira’s Book and Gift Shop offers Hallmark Mother’s Day cards at 222 E Moulton Street with a focus on thoughtful options for all moms.

Ira’s E. Moulton St

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