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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1965
Page
1
Se Ao Se Ao Mrs Charles Schouldin of Lac ey's Spring 1 graduates from the Famous Artist Schools in Westport Connecticut with a specialty in fine arts paintings as noted in the diary on page 2.
The message urges joining the husband at the base, emphasizing family unity and faith. It suggests establishing a Christian home with grace before meals, daily Bible reading, and prayer. If the husband resists, propose family devotion at bedtime, aiming to invite his participation and nurture the boys' religious training.
Howard Chenault 45, a department foreman for Industrial Woods Products Inc., was slugged and robbed by two men near the firm’s Cedar Lake Road building Friday night. He suffered bruises and abrasions and was not hospitalized. The company noted Chenault lived in a house owned by the company and did not have a full-time night watchman. Police reported the incident.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce transportation and natural resources committee urged the US Bureau of Roads and the Department of the Interior to settle I 65 route differences promptly. The group backs Alabama State Highway Department position and asks federal agencies to resolve the dispute without further delay.
ATHENS Belle Mina Mooresville and Greenbrier water authority plans to dissolve its charter and reincorporate under a new state act at a Tuesday night meeting in Athens. Limestone County Sen. Ed Horton says the move is essential to obtain a $198 000 water system loan for three communities. The meeting will be at Atty Buck Steele's office with reapplication for a federal loan to follow.
A quick scan highlights domestic policy debates, water safety concerns, and regional track meet results. Multiple columns explore political maneuvering, public interests, and community events featured across pages A and B with notes on upcoming boat races.
Mayor Gilmer Blackburn said the city studies possible administrative setup changes including hiring an administrative assistant to handle growing needs. The three member commission would maintain authority, with no major reorganization planned, and a final decision date remains undecided.
In Santo Domingo a rebel regime denounces a new civilian military junta as unacceptable and US backing suspected. A US Marine is killed and three paratroopers wounded by rebel fire amid 13 US deaths and 75 wounded in the conflict. Washington withholds recognition while the OAS studies the political crisis. Observers credit John Bartlow Martin with aiding the junta’s formation.
Senator John Sparkman told over 125 Young Alabamians for Sparkman that Alabama has made progress but must move faster in education and national comparison. He cited Johnson era education aid boosting Alabama by about 35 to 40 million dollars and urged continued effort.
The weatherman predicts the warmest day of the year with a 90 degree high and possible showers by late Tuesday. The current high so far is 89 degrees, reached several times, including yesterday, with Monday’s outlook similar.
Daily To Host State Newsmen details the Alabama Associated Press Association spring awards meeting in Decatur. Delegates from across Alabama arrive for a two day event at Congress Inn with prizes for top newswriting and photography. The host newspaper also plans a seminar on offset printing and a luncheon aboard the Decatur Yacht Club barge on the Tennessee River. A special 24 page color tabloid will be published by The Daily Daily on page 2.
Roland Oliver of Decatur was elected chairman of the Alabama Young Republican Federation at the state convention in Huntsville. Jerry Griggs, Decatur, was elected treasurer. Three vice chairmen were named Jerry Reynolds Jefferson Reid Hume Madison and Charles Caldwell Mobile. Margaret Ramspacher Madison County was secretary. The convention at the National Guard Armory drew about 170 delegates.
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