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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1964
Page
2
Decatur and Vicinity forecast for today calls for sunny skies and cooler conditions. Tonight will be clear and fairly cold with scattered frost. last night’s low was near 39 and today’s high around 66. The Moon is at apogee at 251 300 miles with Sagittarius to its left.
The notice lists residents connected to Ardmore Tennessee Decatur Madison Hartselle Pensacola and other towns with names such as Mrs Sarah F Scott Mrs Henry Bullard Miss Brendy Busby and James Bullard among those named for hospital affiliations and dismissals. It includes entries for Mr W C Montgomery Charles Childers Mrs John Harris Gilbert Ward Miss Sandy Carter and John Hendon across multiple locations.
Admissions include Mrs. William J. Weems at Horns Trailer Park Curtis Hester at 1022 9th Ave Master Lance Morris at 2808 Mc Arthur Ave Mrs. Ernest Springs at Horns Trailer Park Bobby Whitlock at Trinity 1 Mrs. J S Varnell at 1414 2nd Ave SW Leon Houston at 119 11th Ave and Mrs. James Redding with infant daughter at 1812 Wadsworth St.
Lawrenceville Illinois AP reports GOP candidate Miller attacks liberal figures in the Johnson administration as soft on crime. He blames them for rising crime and warns of a "heritage of violence and fear" if such leadership continues, without naming Johnson directly. He spoke at Quincy and Evanston after rallies in Quincey, Vincennes, and Lawrenceville.
AP briefs: Johnson and his Republican challenger Barry Goldwater plan to attend events in Goldwater's hometown Sunday. Other dispatches cover a Russian espionage case deportation, China's nuclear test stance, nonaligned nations conference, a Tennessee rifle incident, Laval University student protest against Queen Elizabeth II, and an espionage conspiracy trial in Newark.
A Federal Court jury found Teamsters Local 612 guilty of violating federal law in the Denton Truck Lines strike. Judge H H Grooms will appoint a special master to recommend damages to Deaton, with possible approval by a second jury. Deaton sought 500000 dollars for losses from the January 1963 dispute amid ongoing Birmingham picketing.
A remarkable tale notes that the largest known diamond was extracted using only a penknife, while diamond mining typically demands complex machinery. The anecdote highlights a sudden breakthrough in this historic find.
A letter reflects on friendly visits and neighbors A white haired lady shares memories of Grandmother Martins Sisters woods fireside baking in a Dutch oven and beans in an iron pot She notes the value of letters from readers and quotes a poem about life's horizon and mortality.
Moulton officials report police changes with only Claudie Lee Letson retained from present officers. Elmer Appleton, a local, hired as officer and starts work Friday. A possible pre October meeting may yield more hires or Harris rehiring, amid a clash between council and mayor.
In Caracas a pair of assailants abducted Smolen and two others, foiling a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary McNamara's route to an airport bridge. Officials link the act to pro-Castro FALN extremists amid rising harassment of Raul Leoni's government and American interests. Smolen’s wife and relatives in Brooklyn expressed shock and concern.
One car accident reported in the four-county area under Decatur Highway Patrol. A 1961 Corvette driven by 19 year old Wilbur Taylor of Rogersville collided with a 1956 Dodge driven by 17 year old Franklin Brooks of Athens on a county road 16 miles west of Athens. No injuries. property damage listed at $500 for the Corvette and $100 for the Dodge.
Twenty men accused of taking part in the abortive uprising against Premier Nguyen Khanh will be tried next week for high treason. Khanh listed death as the maximum penalty and five years at hard labor as the minimum for the leaders, including 13 military officers and seven civilians. Also, an American helicopter pilot was killed near Marble Mountain during a Viet Nam operation, with one officer and two enlisted men rescued.
Chenault a 46 year old Sherman resident was seized in the morning as he approached his car by four FALN members who overpowered his chauffeur. He was released eight days later in good condition and tired. He has since relocated his address from Venezu Smolen Johnsown Pa to Chandler Ariz.
The State Board of Education endorsed free textbooks for more Alabama students and explored partial reimbursement for those who purchased books this year. The board also appointed presidents for seven additional state trade schools and seven more junior colleges at a closed-door session.
President Johnson and supporters push a conciliatory tone as they tour the South. He rails against Goldwater’s TVA ideas, defends federal programs, and urges unity across parties. Meanwhile leaders consider textbooks reuse and new college and trade school appointments across Alabama and Georgia.
Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Erkin told reporters in Madrid that Turkey favors Spain joining NATO and has always supported the move. The remarks came during a Madrid news conference on Friday.
In Culver City and Los Angeles, the Arizona senator campaigned to boost his GOP bid by energizing precinct workers and denouncing the administration. He attacked Defense Secretary McNamara and warned against Yo-Yo policies, speaking to the Hollywood Palladium crowd and the Hughes Aircraft Co. workers.
A reader column explains three pearl types with definitions. Natural pearls form in oysters. cultured pearls are created by inserting irritants and nacre, yielding irregular or refined results. artificial pearls range from high quality glass-bead imitations to lab-made varieties with varied color and sheen.
Fun Time presents a weekly Riddle Box with three jokes about caws butter and a jailer. The winner is Carla Edens, 9, Tulsa Oklahoma, invited to send more riddles and jokes for Britannica atlas prize consideration.
Troopers report a southbound Wigginton car struck an eastbound truck on Highway 67. Both car occupants were ejected as the truck left the road and overturned. Mrs W fon was dragged by another vehicle about 22 steps. Mrs. Wigginton’s husband was admitted to Decatur General Hospital. Charles Hipp the truck driver was uninjured.
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