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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1964

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Utah Teachers Vote On Two Day Boycott For Funds

Utah’s 10,000 public school teachers were ordered to boycott classrooms for two days next week to press for $6 million in 1964 65 funding. A two day recess on Monday and Tuesday was adopted by the Utah Education Association House of Delegates. A statewide teachers meeting was set for Tuesday to chart further action. Governor Clyde declined to call a special session to approve the funds. The NEA may be urged to sanction Utah educators until the finance dispute is resolved.

Thad Poulson Salt Lake City Utah House of Delegates Utah Education Association George D. Clyde Clyde Educa

Mrs Stutts Reunites With Husband From Korea

Mary Belle Stutts plans to greet Capt Ben Stutts released after a year in a North Korean prison. From Seoul she spoke by phone at 11 30 p m Friday as family and friends learned of his status. The couple and Voltz were captured May 17 when a helicopter went down north of the Korean line. Stutts asked forgiveness for past grief and talked about their children Greg Mike and Bruce. The State Department had not yet confirmed the news as of Saturday afternoon.

Ben Stutts Seoul Korea Stutts Carleton W Voltz Frankfort Mich State Department Voltz North South Korea Greg Mike Bruce

Multiple two vehicle crashes report with no injuries

No one was injured in several Saturday two vehicle accidents. Fred Crow and Don Ooten faced a Royal Dr intersection collision. another on Sixth Ave NW involved Joe Williams and Martha Crow with no injuries. Additional minor crash on 6th Ave NE near Church St involved Mary Pickens and William Turpen with no injuries. Also noted Ella Moseley of Judson College won outstanding reporter on The Triangle staff.

Royal Dr 6Th Ave Fred C. Crow Phillips Ct Don Douglas Ooten 7Th Ave. NW Sixth Ave 3Rd St. NW Joe Williams Athens Martha Darren Crow Austin St. SW Church St Mary H. Pickens Madison William H. Turpen Anderson Ella Moseley R. H. Moseley Decatur Triangle Judson College

Worship Anywhere but People Still Need a Place to Gather

The piece contrasts outdoor worship with church attendance noting Jesus prayed in the wilderness and on the Mount of Olives. It cites Theodore Roosevelt saying worship can occur anywhere but often requires a specific place and time. It affirms outdoor prayer but questions habitual outdoor devotion versus organized worship.

God Jesus Son of God Mount of Olives M.N Theodore Roosevelt Christ

Ulbricht predicts West Germany under Communism by 2000

In Berlin East Germany political leader Walter Ulbricht speaks at a mass youth rally at the Walter Ulbricht Stadium. He foresees West Germany becoming Communist ruled by the year 2000 and cites church attendance as a source of spiritual strength amid political change.

Berlin Walter Ul Bricht East Berlin West Germany Democratic Republic Walter Ulbricht

Nation's Might Draws Viewers at Armed Forces Day

"Power for Peace" themed celebration showcased military weaponry and installations at Delano Park. Youngsters especially thrilled at the oversized displays and equipment on view.

Nation Delano Park

Army display showcases missiles and helicopters in Huntsville

Army reserve and national guard units demonstrated machine guns and other equipment while two helicopters drew crowds. The event aimed to show how the armed forces fulfill missions with a mass parachute jump by the 20th Special Forces Group. Several hundred spectators reportedly watched despite safety concerns with live ammunition on site.

Army Reserve National Guard Viet Nam Huntsville Decatur Florence Army Lus

Man Drowns On Smith Lake Near Harris Fishing Camp

The body of Noah Lee Burney, about 55, from Hanceville, was recovered from Smith Lake near Harris Fishing Camp after drowning on a solo fishing trip. Dragging operations with 10 to 15 boats continued all day. his remains were taken to Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman.

Cullman Hanceville 2 Smith Lake Aishing Here Noah Lee Burney Cullman County Sheriff's Office Burney Harris Trimble Moss-Service

Loyd Hays Memorial Fund Surpasses Four Thousand

A public fund in honor of Loyd Hays, a popular game warden killed May 1 in Morgan County, has risen to over four thousand dollars. The money assists his wife and five children, aids Jim Hays’s college education in Birmingham, and helps fund a new house. Contributions continue to pour in via The Decatur Daily, held by a three member committee for later distribution.

Jim Hays Birmingham Jim Loyd Hays Morgan County Loyd Decatur Daily Hays

Bank Robber Eludes Lawmen in Nashville Escape

William Hutton Coble, 41, who had been sentenced to 17 years for the Ardmore First National Bank robbery, escaped Metropolitan Jail less than an hour after a U S Marshal turned him in. He wandered a hallway for six hours before authorities suspended a jail turnkey during the investigation.

Nashville Tenn Ardmore First National Bank of William Coble William Hutton Coble Fate Thomas Coble U.S Frank Gray Columbia Thomas

Alligator Spotted While Fishing near Decatur Island

Glenn Sanders of Huntsville along with John W. Johnson and family from Decatur reported spotting an alligator while fishing on the Tennessee River near Chemstrand. They described watching a large head moving slowly in shallow water near a small island as they anchored 150 yards from the bank.

Glenn Sanders Huntsville John W. Johnson Decatur Tennessee Sanders Chemstrand

Look Inside John Knox A Decade Of Tension Purse Watchers

Feature series examines John Knox era money and betting culture with focus on purse watchers and era tensions guiding high stakes racing and financial facets. Kennedy family noted among prominent enthusiasts as Northern Dancer’s Preakness win highlighted.

Rockefeller Wins Oregon Primary in Surprise Upset

Governor Nelson A Rockefeller narrowly wins Oregon GOP presidential primary for 88 667 votes, ahead of Henry Cabot Lodge and Barry Goldwater. Goldwater fires back, pledging clash with Rockefeller in California while Lodge trails in 2 3 percent of the vote. Ballot totals show Nixon Smith Scranton also voting.

Portland Ore Oregon Nelson A. Rockefeller Barry Goldwater California Arizona New York Henry Cabot Lodge Rockefeller Lodge Goldwater Richard M. Nixon Margaret Chase Smith Maine William W. Scranton Pennsylvania U.S South Viet Nam

High Official Disagrees With Rocky Charges

President Johnson and top aides discussed expanding U S aid to South Viet Nam as State Department official George W Ball challenged Nelson Rockefeller's claim that the public lacks full Vietnam information. Ball said the public has a full picture and Johnson planned further congressional funding after McNamara briefed leaders.

Washington Johnson U. S South Viet Nam State Department New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Viet Nam Special Administration George W. Ball Gov. Rockefeller Dean Rusk Robert S.mcnamara White House McNamara George Reedy Congress

U.S. Casualties In Viet Nam Up

American casualties in South Vietnam rise to about 1 000 since 1961 with 131 killed in action and 98 dead from noncombat causes. Wounded total 867 and nine missing while South Vietnamese losses exceed 41 800. Pentagon stands by the tally as Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh cites more than 300 American heroes.

Washington South Viet Nam U. S Viet Nam Pentagon Saigon Nguyen Khanh U.S

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Aed National Education Association NEA Utah Board of Education Air Force Ben W. Stutts Mrs. Stutts Whiorence Ala Mary Belle Stutts Ulbricht Foresees Red Germany Smith_Lake Exchange Furniture Co John Knox Kennedy Northern Dancer Rocky Blanche Marie O'Brien West Brighton Staten Island N. Y By Lewis Gulick By Elton C. Fay
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