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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1965
Page
2
A hospital admissions list shows multiple patients admitted from Decatur and nearby towns including James Kidd Athens Mrs. Joe R. Gentry Mrs. Jack Rowe and others. Discharges include Richard P. Robinson Mrs. Paul E. Harris and William R. Pence among several residents.
The New Moon today at 3 13 p m marks a total solar eclipse whose path lies mainly in the Pacific Ocean from New Zealand to Peru. The next total eclipse, in November 1966, will be visible over much of South America.
Friday morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge was 21.53 feet with sea level at 555.83 feet. TVA lake stages remain steady. tonight and Sunday expect partly cloudy skies and little temperature change. Winds west 8 to 15 mph. high Friday noon reached around 81 degrees.
Henry P. Lee age 59 of Beaufain Street Charleston died Wednesday night at his home. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. in Charleston followed by graveside rites at Roselawn Cemetery Decatur Alabama at 4 p.m. Survivors include widow Evelyn Lee and five sons John Lee Charles W. Lee and others.
In Montgomery on May 28 the Alabama State Senate failed to pass any local bill amid strife and filibuster mood. The House adjourned after postponing controversial measures while prioritizing non controversial bills. The day featured clashes over fiscal notes and appropriations as senators debated a highway pay bill and proposed constitutional amendments. Several new measures appeared, including prison system reforms and term limits for state officials. The Privileges and Elections Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss congressional redistricting.
Blue Haven pool opens today at 1 p.m. Walter Michael Moebes of Decatur earns Junius Doctor in Law at Howard College commencement. Story Hour for ages five to nine at Youth Branch Library 10 to 11 a.m. State troopers report no accidents in four-county area since Wednesday. Decatur Fire Department had no calls in 24 hours ending Friday 11 p.m. Dennis M. Holt of Decatur to receive sterling silver cup at University of Alabama alumni banquet tonight.
Newman told graduates that a new plan with Trade and the Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School will divide the school day between Athens High School and the technical school. About 50 Athens students are expected next fall. He praised local schools, low unemployment, and regional opportunities while urging students to pursue further learning and future jobs. diplomas were presented by Kelley with Flynn announcing names. guests included F C Smith and H R Leeman.
Mr and Mrs C Charles E Smith of Hillsboro welcomed a daughter Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe R Gentry of Athens 3 welcomed twin sons Friday at Decatur General Hospital.
Miss Margaret South appears in Trinity admissions alongside Mrs. Ann Dunham of 1503 Olive Street SE and Mrs. Jean Terry. Other names include Mrs. Bobby Fairbanks of Decatur and Mrs. Annie S. Wheeler of 1212 Broadus Ave SE. William Cottingham of 502 14th St SE and Polly Locke of Athens are listed with Trinity ties.
The report outlines the planned Gemini 4 rendezvous as astronauts McDivitt and White will trail the second stage by 300 feet, depressurize and repressurize suits, exit and re-enter the capsule, take earth and booster pictures, and practice closing to within 10 feet at high and low approaches before continuing into a four day mission.
Mrs Ellie Nell Brown died at 6 15 p m at her Belle Mina home May 23 Services set for Sunday at Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church with Rev T Jones officiating Burial in Garrett Cemetery Turner Funeral Home in charge Survivors include two daughters Miss Mary Cantrell Birmingham Miss Henrietta Handly Milwaukee Wis four sons Rev Curley Brown Jr Philadelphia Pa James W Hicks Alex Milwaukee Wis Clay Brown and others
The National Policy Committee on Pockets of Poverty concludes poverty stems from social immaturity and growth issues. The Decatur Daily notes this view during Soil Stewardship Week, arguing the poor are defined as non white rural female household heads over age six.
A discussion on poverty, inequality, and the need to grow beyond mere aid. The text argues poverty is widespread, not localized, and that moral response hinges on opportunity and humane effort. It calls on churches and Americans to pursue honest work and expand opportunities to combat the root causes.
Athens student Marianna Moore, daughter of Mr and Mrs JW Moore, finished 12 years of schooling with perfect attendance and a diploma from Athens High School. Her father promised a new car if she never missed a day, a vow fulfilled by Limestone County officials. Moore plans to attend the University of Alabama Extension Center Huntsville this fall. She earned honors in FHA and Girls Athletic Association and was on the homecoming court.
General Palmer warns that if peace talks hold and the cease-fire stands an inter American force of 6,000 could suffice. About 600 Marines depart, leaving U S troops around 20,000. Alvim will command 1,170 Brazilians, 21 Costa Ricans, 250 Hondurans, 159 Nicaraguans, and three Salvadoran staff with Mora in liaison duties. Mora seeks OAS troops to guard the State Central Bank against unauthorized use of frozen funds.
S. Brown of Belle Mina is survived by nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren along with several other relatives.
Roy W. Sudhoff, formerly associate director of industrial development at Monsanto's Decatur plant, is named development manager in the Central Research Department. He will liaison between Central Research and engineering, and plan forward technical strategy including patents and process development. Sudhoff, a Washington University chemical engineering graduate, has a long Monsanto tenure from 1928 to the present.
Officials rushed from the capital after forming a board of inquiry as 178 miners were replaced before dawn. The Bhorj colliery blast 225 miles northwest of Calcutta killed a group on the surface and injured 16, with structures and houses blown away. Officials suspect coal dust ignition from an electrical spark or flame. The exact number of men underground remained unknown.
Johnson called for rapid deployment of OAS troops to crisis spots like the Dominican Republic and urged nations to pledge immediate combat readiness. He spoke in Austin amid a portrait unveiling and noted Mo ra as OAS secretary general guiding a rough path toward a settlement there.
In India the Bokaro Ramgarh mine, part of a coal group, produced about 20 000 tons monthly. The coal fuels furnaces at the Bokaro steel mill, built for India by the Russians after the U S aid was withdrawn.
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