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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
1
Huntsville Police were notified at 9 50 a m Monday about a light blue 1956 Chevrolet with tag 47 50665 and white wall tires missing bumper guard. The theft occurred between 7 15 p m Sunday and noon Monday from John T Sheats at 421 Memorial Dr SW. An 8x50x14 spare tire was taken from his carport.
The writer argues the resurrection is central in the New Testament and that Jesus in resurrected form walked talked ate and taught, proving a bodily resurrection. He notes disciples recognized Him and belief in immortality will reveal how we know and recognize loved ones after death.
Utah teachers ended the walkout and returned to class for the rest of the year after a mass meeting. They refused to sign for next year unless more funds and contract terms are met, while NEA sanctions and a court injunction constrained further actions.
John Larry Creel an 18 year old Baileyton resident was killed when his car left Interstate 65 six miles south of Cullman and overturned several times. He suffered a crushed chest and lacerations as salvage authorities reported. About 900 in property damage resulted from the accident. Services will be announced later.
Rescue squads dragged Spring Creek near Courland for Wofford Owens believed drowned. Coroner Har vey Elliott said dragging would stop today with a 24 hour river patrol, and officials expect the body may surface Thursday or Friday.
President Johnson asks Congress for an additional 125 million dollars in aid to South Vietnam. He requests 55 million in military aid and 70 million for economic assistance to counter increased Communist terror. Republican critics caution against penny wise approaches.
The Loyd Hays Memorial Fund rises to 4501.03 dollars after 222 dollars in new contributions since Monday’s tally. Funds will assist the slain game warden’s family and be administered as noted on page 2.
Neutralist Gen. Kong Le dug in today to await a new onslaught by pro-Communist Pathet Lao who forced him from his command post east of the Plaine des Jarres. His force set up at Ban Khong after Muong Phanh fell under a two day bombardment. Refugees and wounded were airlifted to Vientiane by chartered American planes.
In Los Angeles AP reports Rockefeller campaign leaders wooed moderate Republicans to back Gov Nelson Rockefeller in California's June 2 presidential primary. Lodge backers urged followers of Henry Cabot Lodge to vote for Rockefeller. Goldwater aides offered no surprise as the race focuses on 86 California delegates.
Miami AP reports anti Castro commandos led by Manuel Artime of the Revolutionary Recovery Movement blew up six strategic bridges across Cuba. A spokesperson said one bridge per province was destroyed to hamper troop and public safety movements while Artime’s group may issue a communique from Central America. Havana Radio disputes entry into Cuba claiming shelling from a boat.
New York stock activity mixed with lower and moderate trading. Cotton holds firm while commissions liquidate. Wheat steady to May weakness, corn and oats mixed with May firm or weak. Soybeans mostly easier with May weak. Hogs lift 25 to 50 cents, top price $17. slaughter steers steady at $22.
At least three persons including a six year old pedestrian were injured in five city traffic accidents Monday and today. The boy, Paul Doughenbough Jr., was struck by Ander son Houston after apparently running into 4th Avenue SE. He was taken to Decatur General Hospital in fair condition and had a good night, according to hospital sources. Later, at the 6th Avenue and Walnut Street NE intersection, four vehicles collided injuring Micheal Ann Pitts. The crash involved Pitts in a 1961 Dodge, the 1955 Chevrolet sedan driven by Wilburn M. Royer, a John Deere tractor driven by James Lee, and other vehicles.
Investigators pursue whether two close friends William M. Gantt and William David Freeman were driven to a secluded pine grove and shot or forced at gunpoint. A .32 pistol found in Freeman’s left hand prompts questions. both men worked for Andalusia Manufacturing Co and disappeared after leaving for a job in Elba, Alabama.
Maryland's Democratic presidential primary opens with heavy early voting in Baltimore City and lighter turnout elsewhere. Wallace supporters hope for a strong result, while Brewster runs as a Wallace ally to secure Maryland's 48 convention votes. Voter turnout varies by region with expectations of late surges on the Eastern Shore and in suburbs of Washington.
The Soviet Union accused the Johnson administration of seeking 125 million dollars in new aid to Southeast Asia to prolong bloodshed. The U S countered that aid aims to save South Vietnam from a Communist takeover. In Atlantic City Northern Baptists are urged to actively participate in civil rights, not just discuss the issue. A U S spokesman said the United States has not ruled out actions to preserve Laos neutrality and independence.
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