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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1965
Page
2
Reading at Keller Memorial Bridge Saturday morning was 21.41 with sea level reading at 555.71. Forecast calls for fair mild weather with sunny spells, warm daytime, light southerly winds 8 to 18 mph. High around 90, low near 64.
General meeting and awards luncheon aboard the Decatur Yacht Club barge begin at 10 a.m. on May 16. AP Association President Ben Davis will preside. News Council outlines problems and ideas for better coverage with subcommittee chairs named for newswriting, sports, photo, wire content, and membership cooperation.
Lexington report says University High in Lexington Kentucky claims a high per capita participation in basketball with 12 players on the 30 student roster and six cheerleaders among the student body.
A hospital discharge roster lists individuals with full names and street addresses including Mrs. and Mr. titles. Localities shown include Decatur Athens Sheridan Detroit Detroit and Ardmore with multiple street entries.
Law rence County admissions list names multiple residents including Mary Ann Heflin Decatur Mary Faye Graham Court land Alice Bates Decatur Tina Lynn Riddle Houston Gwin Johnson Moulton Betty Elaine Terry Moulton Karen Summers Town Creek Lillie E Terry Moulton Marie Hill Danville Sarah Martin Moulton Maggie Roger Moulton Stanley Blaxton Wheeler Larry Borden Decatur Carrold Hall Trinity Lillian Blackwood Town Creek Linda Faye Payne Trinity Robert Putman Moulton Clarence Coffey Jr Hillsboro Bonnie Posey Decatur William S King Moulton Elouise Rogers Moulton Dixie Rutherford Courtland Hoyt McCarty Moulton Maurine Smith Moulton Percy C Elkins Moulton Minnie Farley Moulton Gracie Sparks Trinity James Cole Jr Moulton Judy Kirkland Moulton
A fragmented OCR list records multiple individuals associated with Cullman and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Mattie Sue Hathcock, Harvey Edward Howse, Billy Wayne Hudgins, Donnie Eaden Long, Mrs. Melba Sue Marcum, Mrs. Donnie Harlice Pirkle, Mary Alice Rhodes, Willie Henry Smith, Troy Thompson, Larry Ronald Wells, and Dudley Lynn Maner without clear context.
Senator notes legal step for BMG Home Finance Agency in Athens to reincorporate under a recently passed act. Old law had City of Athens as sponsor with separate board members. new act makes the board of revenue sponsor and appoints all three directors. Joe Bob Elliott serves as president with Wid LeCroix and Withers ebles as other members.
Admissions register lists Viola Sparkman of 917 7th and Martha Parker of Decatur among entries. Other names include Sherry Campbell of 209 Church St NW, Albert C Johnson of 225 Finley IDr NW, Mabel West of Falkville, Mary Elliott of Madison, Ada Bridgeforth of Athens, Sara Ann Dent of Madison, Oneal Gatlin of Decatur, Linda Cantrell of US 31, Tommy Allen of 1803 Corrine Ave SW, Billy Fulmer of Decatur, and Helen Basden of Memorial Dr SW.
A proposed summer construction will use Horton farm spring at Greenbrier to supply free water. Six inch mains will extend to Alabama 20, Mooresville, and Belle Mina. Two schools, Mooresville Belle Mina Junior High and Greenbrier Junior High, will receive service. About 200 residents have signed comments supporting the plan.
Rex M. Whitton and local officials defend a proposed Interstate location near Decatur highlighting access for 40 000 residents and ties to Redstone Arsenal while criticizing alternative routes for higher costs and greater disruption to wildlife. Interior Department response pending after discussions with federal offices.
Multiple traffic collisions are reported on city streets including 10th Street and Magnolia Street SE with drivers Thomas Madison Julian Owens and Jonnie Proctor among involved. Community notices invite PTA reception for retiring S D Whitten and meetings for hairdressers and district nurses. Dean’s lists honor students Jacquelyn Outlaw and William Thomas. world trip noted for Mr and Mrs Handley. Three injuries in Cullman County traffic crash. no other injuries listed.
Chenault told police that one suspect was heavy set, about five feet five inches, wearing a cap. The other was slender, roughly 45 to 50 years old, wearing overalls and a cap. Detectives Bobby Newsom and Lt. Ernest Bowman led the inquiry.
The article notes that the average work week for Alabama factory production workers is 41.1 hours, reflecting industry labor data. This figure is presented alongside regional employment statistics and wage context within the state.
Senator Sparkman spoke to student leaders at the University of Alabama and other state schools. He criticized the federal voting bill as unconstitutional and argued voting rights should be state controlled while naming unemployment as Alabama’s top issue and noting widespread national outreach on cooperation letters.
The Morgan County Humane Society calls for city commission approval to let them supervise the county pound. They argue district distemper and lack of cooperation make current boarding risky for puppies and kittens. The group cites Florence and Montgomery as models and notes petitions in circulation. Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn proclaims May 10 to 15 Be Kind To Animals Week.
Hanoi radio claimed five U S fighter planes were brought down in eight sorties over Communist territory. The report named F8 Crusaders Skyraiders F105 Thunder chiefs and noted attacks on Vinh air field with heavy bomber cover.
Brief items report 9 percent support for planes mostly interceptors with U S Navy pilots claiming the Vinh airfield was 70 percent destroyed in two raids. Eighty tons of bombs hit Xom Trung base near Vinh Son and Skyraiders conducted strikes around Route 70 with limited results.
Mr and Mrs Larry Willingham 809 19th Ave SE welcomed a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs G B Williams welcomed a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Alexander 1715 Dianne St SW welcomed a son Friday at Bank Street Hospital.
Search for Cedarville survivors continued on land sea and air while the Coast Guard opened an inquiry into the freighter sinking. Divers probed the sunken hull for bodies of eight men listed as missing and feared drowned. Two were known dead and 25 rescued.
East Berlin hosted a massive parade by East German and Soviet troops to mark the 20th anniversary of Hitler's defeat. Western powers protested, as the U S Britain and France warned the Soviet envoy that the parade violated the status of Berlin.
Montgomery police report Sonny Kyle Livingston, 27, jailed today on charges of assault with intent to murder after shooting George Williams, 29, a Negro detective, who was only slightly injured and treated after the incident. Capt. Jack Shows identified Livingston as the suspect. Williams was hospitalized briefly before discharge.
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