State's Largest Narcotics Ring Breaks in Alabama History
State authorities report the arrest of James L. Crawford in Morgan County as the key to breaking what is described as Alabama's largest illegal drug ring. A Chilton County pharmacist, William Earl Vaughn, was jailed on narcotics charges after a raid revealed hundreds of thousands of tablets and other drugs. Investigators say Crawford, a Shelby County resident, was surrounded by lawmen at a Hart selle truck stop where thousands of pills and other narcotics were found in his vehicle alongside a loaded carbine. Six others faced drug possession charges in connection with the effort.
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Alabama
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James L. Crawford
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Hartselle
Maj. Jones
Chilton County
William Earl Vaughn
Clanton
Vaughn
Crawford
Morgan
Decastur
Nell Sizemore
Blue Star Op
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Kellie Sizemore
Diamond rings stolen from Decatur jewelry store
More than 150 diamond rings were taken from Diamond Jewelry Co in downtown Decatur Thursday or early today in the citys second major burglary in five weeks. Owner Ralph Weinman estimated losses could reach 20 000 to 30 000 based on retail values after a full inventory. About six watches may also be missing. No arrests have been made in related cases. See CITY On Page 2
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Diamond Jewelry Co
Decatur
Ralph Weinrhan
Weinman
Farm Worker Believed Drowned Near Flint Creek
A 25 year old Danville area man David Gillis may have drowned Sunday while fishing at Flint Creek near Hartselle. Deputies say Gillis last seen early Sunday after buying gear in Danville and riding to the creek with an unidentified boy. A search resumed Monday afternoon after Gillis' employer found fishing gear on the creek bank.
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Hartselle
Danville
Morgan County
Flint Creek
David Gillis
Gillis
Alabama
Bennett Livingston
Building Permits And Arrest In Decatur Diary
Building permits issued Thursday include First Methodist Church change electrical services 150 dollars Odel Tate change electrical services 233 dollars Terry and Terry house 15000 dollars. Ronald Richardson Sams 18 of 704 Somerville Road arrested on grand larceny for stealing a water pump valued at 75 dollars from Decatur Sand and Gravel Co. released on 750 dollar bond. See Diary on Page 2.
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First Methodist Church
Walnut St
Odel Tate
Cashin St
Terry
Holland Dr
Ronald Richardson Sams
Somerville Rd
Decatur Sand and Gravel Co
Sams
Reading director hired for Decatur schools program
Mrs. Jewell F. Rudicil, director of the University of Chattanooga Junior League Reading Center, was employed by Decatur schools to lead the city reading program. Her appointment was approved by the school board last night, replacing Frances Nungester who becomes elementary education supervisor July 1.
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Jewell F. Rudicil
University of Chattanooga Junior League
Decatur
Rudicil
Frances Nungester
O. S. Hagerman
Rudici
Mansfield leads push to pull troops from Europe
The article notes growing congressional support for Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield's plan to withdraw most U S troops from Europe. State Department officials say the United States is weighing removing about 400 American civilians from Hue Da Nang in South Vietnam amid ongoing strife. Living costs rose four tenths of 1 percent in April, completing the largest January to April price increase in 15 years per the Labor Department.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
United States
Europe
State Department
Hue-Da Nang
South
Viet Nam
Labor Department
Man In The News: Joseph Hirshhorn’s Unusual Gift
A feature on Joseph Herman Hirshhorn detailing his donation of an art collection valued at $25 to $50 million to the government. The column notes his uniqueness and places the story in the day’s Page 5 section with other financial and opinion pieces.
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Joseph Herman Hirshhorn
Securities Exchange Commission
M. ‘J. Rossant
New York Times
James Reston
Viet Nam
TVA Trucks Burned Arson Probe Launched
FBI Agent Harry Lee launched an investigation into the arson of two TVA work trucks at the Alabama State Docks. The incident near Trinity involved Ford trucks loaded with equipment for high voltage line construction. Officials reported no items missing and the area is kept locked at night.
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Harry Lee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Alabama State Docks
Lee
Ter
Ben Smith
Federal Bureau of Investigation
TVA
Trinity
George
Decatur State Docks
Evans
Federal
Markets At pNECs chiles Markets At pNECs chiles
New York stocks closed lower amid light trading while bonds posted narrow changes. Wheat eased with late selling in Chicago, corn mostly fair and July steady, oats firm with scattered buying, soybeans firm on short covering and demand. Hogs rose to a top of 25.75 dollars, slaughter steers steady to 50 cents higher at 28.75.
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New York
Chicago
Kroger Plans Second Decatur Supermarket and Stamp Store
The Kroger Co. announces plans to open its second major Decatur supermarket and a new Top Value trading stamp redemption store. Both will be located in the Decatur Shopping Center on U.S. 31 beside Rhodes Furniture Co.
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George Biggers III
The
Kroger Co
Decatur
U.S. 31
Tthe Rhodes Furniture Co
Kroger to Open New Facilities in Nashville Area
Kroger says its separate facilities totaling more than 31000 square feet will open in early Dc Frank S. Harris, a Decatur and Court land resident, died in New Orleans Thursday. Services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Gunthorp Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Courtland City Cemetery. Harris is survived by a see Harris on page 2.
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Kroger
Nashville
Frank S. Harris
Decatur
Court
Thejland
New Orleans
Gunthorp Funeral Home
John Rouark
Courtland City
Harris
See
Bekins Moving and Storage Ad Calls Daniel at 353 2014
An advertisement for Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage urges readers to contact Daniel by phone at 353 2014 for moving services. The brief notice emphasizes local or outbound relocation assistance.
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Bekins
Call Daniel
Decatur Food Service Ad Promises Budget Meals
An advertisement from Decatur Food Service offers a weekly cost of 13.99 for a family of four. The note mentions Local 778 and 8742 as contact details.
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Decatur Food Service
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