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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1964
Page
2
The entry reports sunset at 6 53 p m and sunrise at 4 37 a m on Thursday May 28. The Moon rises at 9 04 p m with last quarter on June 3. Venus moves rapidly near the Sun and will be visible bright in the west tonight and low in the east before sunrise next month.
Tennessee River reading this morning at Keller Memorial Bridge was 21.54 feet, up 24 feet in 24 hours. High today 95, low tonight 66, and high Thursday 92 with clear to partly cloudy hot conditions and scattered thunder showers later. Gas Department: 98 high Tuesday, 72 low, 90 this morning.
Senator Sparkman led a delegation from Alabama Tennessee Kentucky and Mississippi to the White House at noon to press for a new evaluation of the waterway project. They argued earlier studies underestimated benefits and urged funding to begin construction via a $100 000 updating study. Attending were Senator Hill Congressman Albert Rains and other senators.
Multiple Tuesday accidents across Decatur and surrounding areas involved older model cars and a motorcycle. No injuries reported. at least one vehicle sustained minor damage. Community notices include fund contributions, church activities, and political club announcements.
The report details juror screening for a high profile case with 100 called, 47 not excused, 26 rejected, and measures by state troopers and guards. It notes the judge, relatives of a slain officer present, a May 1 incident, and a three day minimum trial expectation with 34 subpoenas for witnesses. It also covers unrelated items on steel, building permits, arrests, heat records, and a Masons meeting.
Don Basen eberg of Cullman has been elected secretary of the Florence State College Circle K Club.
Alabama Congressman Andrews discusses campaign obstacles across 67 counties with only 21 days to visit voters. He cites support from Decatur and Morgan County and notes his roles on the House Appropriations Committee and in promoting Southeast waterways projects. He predicts delays to civil rights legislation tied to political currents and California primary politics. He and Elizabeth Bullock have two children, Jane and George III.
The representative notes a key role for the Army Corps of Engineers in river and harbor development and urges progress on the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. He claims national security hinges on military activity and vows to press the Corps and armed forces for swift action after visits to Athens and Albertville.
Hospital admissions include Gene R. Phillips Trinity Mrs Elmer W Reeves Trinity Mrs James Pearson 2617 Highway 31 South Harold F Young 1104 4th Ave SE Mrs A J Coleman 2410 Quince Dr SE Mrs L W Houston 1119 11th Ave SE Baby Anna Marie Chunn Somerville 3 Miss Vera Jane Carr Russellville Mrs William Steele 808 12 16th Ave SE Mrs Oscar Tatum Springville Master Ewell Leslie Wallace Jr Decatur 3 Master Bernie Leon Sims Jr Decatur Neal Cagle 1213 2nd St SW Mrs Loyd Barnett Hartselle Miss Shelia Ann Morgan 1018 7th Ave SE Dismissals Mrs Judson Davis Jr and infant son 518 Vine St NE Mrs Jack Webb and infant daughter Grant Mrs Joe R Bailey and infant son Athens Mrs Robert O Pace and infant daughter Harvest Mrs Johnny Odell Thomas Decatur Kenneth Ray Floyd 108 7th Master Robert William McConnell Athens Master Gregg Allen Gregory 1824 5th Ave SW John Berry 1313 9th Ave SE Albert F Little 323 5th Ave NW Mrs Price Waddell 1419 North St SE Mrs Lena Swindell Decatur 1 Grover Cleveland Herbert 912 3rd Ave SE
Governor George Wallace addressed Limestone County seniors at Pryor Field after graduation ceremonies. He urged faith and self reliance, praised Alabama progress, and spoke of unpledged electors while protesters gathered outside with signs but no violence occurred.
Nehru died with his daughter Indir Gandhi at his side and a large medical team attending. The U S Embassy offered staff and equipment but India did not request aid. Sisters Vijayalakshmi Pandit and Krishna Hatheesingh left Mumbai for New Delhi. Pandit governs Maharashtra. Shastri emerges as leading successor candidate after Nehru’s health crisis.
Mr and Mrs G G Ward 1624 Cagle Ave SW welcome a boy Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Elmer W Ree ves Trinity announce a girl Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Steele 808 16th Ave SE greet a girl Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Loyd Barnett Hartselle report a boy Wednesday at.
Funeral services for Anna Barker are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Missionary Baptist Church in Dear Lake with Rev. Samuel Moore presiding. Burial follows in Minor Hill Cemetery. Survivors include six daughters and five sons, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carl Sykes funeral services will be in charge. Also noted are 1963 import totals of 17 billion dollars, and assorted notices offering hog feed hopper, farming equipment, and household goods for sale or trade with contact details.
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