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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1966
Page
2
The telescopic planet Uranus resumes an eastward motion among the stars and has been in Leo since 1968. It will move into Virgo this Fall as observed from sunset to moonset details and sunrise times are noted for Tuesday May 24.
Decatur Tennessee area reports river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.24 feet with sea level 555.54. Yesterday's high 66 degrees at 12 30 p m. Low 63 at 4 30 this morning. Today 68 at 8 45 a m with forecast variable clouds and showers. Tonight showers and thunderstorms possible. Wednesday sunny and cooler with northerly winds 5 to 15 mph and strong gusts. High today 81 tonight and high Wednesday 77.
Morgan County civil court jury returned verdicts for both sides in a suit presided by Judge C. Bennett McRae. Dick Coffey Ford of Decatur won $35 against Ozella Stewart for a wrecker fee while Stewart won a set off claim for tire and wheel loss valued at $45. The judge will rule on court costs today as seven other trials were settled or dismissed.
At the convention Ku defends his action in Da Nang as vital. About 400 Buddhist demonstrators, including 150 robed monks, march peacefully before the U.S. Embassy. In combat, U S. forces report 17 Viet Cong killed in the central highlands, 28 Marines killed near Da Nang and Phu Bai, and nine guerrillas slain 35 miles northwest of Saigon. Air and sea strikes continue with B52s and limited aerial missions due to monsoon rains.
Foreign Minister Couve de Murville envisions moving history toward a European settlement with U S and Soviet Union backing. De Gaulle questions alliance reversals and seeks peace separate from NATO. Analysts warn of a risky race to Moscow if blocs break up and urge NATO reforms toward equal U S West European partnership and unified defense.
H A Turner was elected president of the Austin Lions Club replacing Bill Hill. New officers include Herman B Free R A Chandler A L Richardson W E Olinger Pat Thornton W J Me Waters Dan Abston and two year directors H Peacock Woodrow Jones. T L Streeter fills one year term. Emerald Coast on Sardinia mentioned.
E J Jones of Berlin and Roy Knox of Fairview reported thefts while they attended church. Jones said burglars took 40 dollars from his home and Knox said his 1959 Pontiac was stolen from the church yard and later found wrecked.
President Johnson urges Congress to grant additional bonding authority for the Tennessee Valley Authority to meet rising electric demand. Rep. Jones notes TVA used its authority well and plans to issue up to 750 million in 1959 bonds, with a need for another billion dollars. The Public Works Committee will handle the legislation.
An early morning accident near the Blue Circle Drive-in caused a power cut in a northeastern city section. Electric Department Manager Dick Watkins said a truck rolled into a pole at Lafayette Street and 6th Avenue NE, jarring another line and leaving customers from the Holiday Inn Downtown east to Stone Lumber Co. without power for about one hour.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Irvin 67 of Madison 3 will be Sunday at noon at St Andrew s Primitive Baptist Church Limestone County with Rev W M Holden officiating. Burial follows at Breaks Family Cemetery Reynolds Funeral Home of Decatur directing. Survived by mother Mrs Malindy Irvin sister Mrs Hattie Harris and nieces and nephews.
Athens residents protest the hiring of Spurlock and his salary as the council seeks state guidance on paying Bottom his salary after his contract expires. Mayor Tinnon defends actions, cites upcoming industry growth, and urges teamwork while council members defend legal standings.
Veterans and auxiliaries in the third district hold a conference Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Cullman County Courthouse with lunch served by the host barracks and an election of officers to follow.
Blackburn and two other officers from different counties will rotate the chair of the executive committee. Decatur's G Voketz says the group plans to apply for federal aid to fund a regional planning study estimated at 15000 dollars with 5000 to be covered by seven towns and counties. The study aims to define regional needs, financing options, and a professional staff, with four to six months for government approval and the study itself. Members include Ed Simms, Lamar Speake, W C Bates, Billy Littrell, Bob McGukin, and Herman Plunkett.
Police report states a juvenile has been turned over to Morgan County juvenile authorities. The other five suspects aged 16 to 22 are being held in the city and bounty jails.
The Democratic Executive Committee is ordered to rede clare and recertify the May 3 primary results from all 80 boxes in Dallas County Alabama. The court bans ballot rejections except when a ballot fails to reflect the voter's intent. Sheriff Clark, in Selma, calls it federal encroachment while noting his never badge.
Classified brief listing of items for sale including cars a 1959 Buick Mercedes diesel 1963 Volkswagen sedan and jumprope trade options. Multiple rental offers for furnished upstairs apartment a 2 bedroom house and a 2 bedroom trailer with contact numbers and locations in Moulton Hartsel le Hiway 24 and Austin High School area. Also jobs wanted two clean up men for a new car agency and an equity sale in 1501 14th Ave SW with fireplace and dishwasher.
Nashville AP notes cattle numbers at 200 with cows and feeders dominant. slaughter heifers scarce and cows weak with few sales of bulls around 50 lower. Bulls and commercial types 21.00-22.50. Calves 300-450 lb 24.00-25.00. Hogs 600 counted. barrows and gilts active mostly 50 higher. sows scarce, 400-550 lb 17.00-18.00. Sheep 75 head, small but steady. good shorn slaughter ewes 9.00.
Lakeside High School released its fifth week honor roll listing a wide field of students. The compiled names span grades from A to 12 and include multiple families, with many students recognized for steady academic achievement.
The stock market neared a third straight gain with moderate volume about 7.5 million shares. Airlines led the rally with broad price increases across sectors including electronics, aerospace, and office equipment. Major movers included Teledyne Xerox Northwest Airlines Fairchild KLM Airlines and others.
British vessels face port congestion as foreign ships cannot reach berths while the Navy plans to employ minesweepers and naval tugs to move struck vessels into parking areas in estuary zones.
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