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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1964
Page
2
Sunset at 4 59 pm and sunrise at 6 05 am mark the day. Moonrise is 11 07 pm with Last Quarter at 3 59 pm. Prominent stars Aldebaran rises 7 28 pm with The Pleiades above it and Jupiter to the right of the Pleiades.
This morning the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 18.3 feet, down 10 feet in 24 hours, with sea level reading at 552.66 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Pickwick 410.0, Chickamauga 678.1, Guntersville 593.8, Whitesburg 553.7, Wilson 506.9 feet. High temp Sunday reached 72 degrees at 11 am, low 43 earlier. today 9:45 am 64 degrees. Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies, mild today and Tuesday, with tonight fair and cool. winds southeast 5 to 15 mph. High today 72, low tonight 44, high Tuesday 74.
The New York market held modest gains late afternoon with volume around 5.2 million shares. Eastman Kodak led advances while Santa Fe Texaco and Caterpillar rose. General Motors settled news of a strike, Ford eased, Chrysler fell, and IBM Xerox dipped. United Merchants rose on a 49,300 share block amid broad trading activity.
At least 16 car owners reported windows shot out on Decatur streets from Saturday night into Sunday. Most damage involved back/side windows shattered by small projectiles. Names and addresses of victims listed include Wayne Bird well, Billy R Jennings, J D Simkin, Clyde Scott, and others.
Congressman Hale Boggs proposes shifting hundreds of workers from the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville to NASA's Michoud Operations in New Orleans. Wallace denies political motives, noting past investments and top talent at Huntsville. NASA chief James Webb plans a New Orleans visit Saturday to discuss the matter, with prior discussions invited by the Huntsville Times editor. Webb's broader trip includes Little Rock, Ark.
A long list records admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital. Names include Mrs. P. J. Johnson, Mrs. Leopold Wenzler, Mrs. Neville Newman, Joe Williams, Mrs. Leon Long, Walter McLemore, James W. Lea, Mrs. G. I. Bolling, Archie Suggs, Jessie Dunn, and others with addresses in Moulton Madison Courtland Athens and nearby towns. Dismissals mention Brenda Stone Estil Smith Kenneth Hardin and several with infant children.
A fragment lists individuals and addresses including William W. Baugh George F. Dugger Mrs Ottis Beck Tommy Bogan Raymond Smith H L Douthit Floyd Hagood Claude Aycock Wayne Collins W D Crafton Michael Joseph Margaret Shoemaker Jim Collins Johnny Wynn and a Compton infant daughter in Hartsel e Hartselle Belle Mina Decatur Courtland and Sommerville areas.
Campaign tensions spill over in Huntsville as Goldwater supporters criticize Johnson for pressuring Alabama. Mrs. Fleming denounces threats to pull NASA from the state while Sparkman and Jones press for details on defections. An earlier railway mishap leaves a 144 car train damaged near Chattanooga with engineer B H Couch.
The message notes that the News Quiz is published weekly and reminds readers to check this week’s progress. It hints at upcoming content for next week without detailing specifics.
A 13 year old Negro youth Robert Mack was struck by an eastbound train near the City Cemetery on highway 20 while walking on railroad ties. He was rushed to Decatur General Hospital in critical condition with extent of injuries undetermined.
In Chicago Sen. Humphrey started the last campaign week with a parade and a noon rally while denouncing charges against President Johnson. In Texas Lady Bird Johnson praised her husband on an 868 mile plane tour aiming to elect the Democratic ticket from the White House to the courthouse. In Saigon a U S Air Force pilot and co pilot were killed in the Skyraider crash during a Viet Cong mission. In Huelva nine US marines died when two helicopters collided during amphibious maneuvers. In Marietta Rep. Miller accused Johnson of deceit over Goldwater as a saber rattle claim.
Washington discussions between British Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker and U S officials set stage for a planned Washington visit next month by Prime Minister Harold Wilson. In Moscow, the Kremlin leadership met with foreign Communist party chiefs to calm unrest following Khrushchev's ouster.
In Centre Alabama the bodies of Lowell Pittman 23 and Egbert Martin 21 both of Gainesville Georgia were recovered from a car believed to have wrecked on Alabama 9. Coroner William Perry indicating the men died when the vehicle left the road and overturned.
Walter A H Moulton 81 of Beatrice Rest Home died at 8 am. Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Tuesday at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with O D Cargile officiating. Burial in Moss Chapel Cemetery with Elliott directing. Survivors include sister Mrs Emma Turner Hillsboro and brother Howard E Moulton Hillsboro and several nieces and nephews.
James M Palmer, 56, died Sunday at 9:30 p.m. after a long illness at his residence in Opelika. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Frederick's Funeral Home. Burial is at Opelika City Cemetery. Survived by widow Beatrice Palmer, one son Tony Palmer in California, one brother N A Palmer of Decatur, five sisters in Decatur and Birmingham, and other relatives.
Joseph A Hayes 80 of Hillsboro died at 1 30 a.m. today at home. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 p.m. Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with O D Cargile officiating. Burial Moss Chapel Cemetery Elliott directing. Survived by one daughter Mrs T S Bowling Hillsboro half brother P G Hayes Corinth Miss four grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed. He was a Sul member and merchant for 33 years.
Worthington operations at Worthing Corp return to normal after a one day disruption last Friday. Company manager George Salesky said most of the first ship workers reported back to their posts on time following a briefing.
A fragment describes an incident occurring about 40 feet from the crossing as a vehicle or person was moved 300 yards further up the track, implying a collision or interference with railway movement. No additional details or involved parties are provided in the readable text.
A string of fatal crashes across Alabama claims numerous lives. Velma Goodloe, 25, died in a hospital after a neighbor’s fatal injuries. Victims include Susie Mitchell, 74, Laurene Thomas, 44, Mattie Sue Harden, 25, and several young grandchildren. Other victims were Willis Henderson, 41, Minnie Belle Hubert, 30, and multiple Huberts aged 12 to 2. Truck drivers Jack Leonard Jones, 35, and Dice Collie, 51, perished in a Talladega crash. Charles Witt Richardson, 23, and Bobby Joe Nelson, 21, died when their car wrecked near Florence. Additionally, Sally Barclay, 55, died near Brookville. Viola Hall, at Hayneville. Icie Richardson Wallace, 65, near Talladega. Robert L. Leppard, 67, in a train collision near Athens. Tip Smith, 50, near Cullman.
Lawrence County sheriffs force made ten arrests in the past week. Five were for public drunkenness, two for violation of the prohibition law, and one each for no driver's license, highway intoxication, and driving while intoxicated.
The report notes ongoing issues between a company and United Steelworkers Local 5381 with a work stoppage, but neither side disclosed specific reasons or details regarding the stoppage.
Community snapshot column offers brief observations on local life. Notes discuss neighborhoods, civic events, and everyday concerns shaping the town dynamic. Readers see familiar places, residents, and routines reflected in concise vignettes.
Mrs James Bell reports a three month old mixed breed brown and white dog missing from 316 Memor ial Dr NW. Police note a red Chevrolet was stolen Saturday with license tag 47 63337. The Arrowhead district Scout training is at Central Methodist Church Tuesday 7 15 pm led by Bill Turk C C Martin and Euel Briscoe with follow ups November 3 and 10. Several community meetings and incidents follow including a stabbing at Decatur General Hospital involving Nelly Mae Shoulders 16 of Courtland and a list of weekend city charges and building permits along with local arrests. The Decatur Fire Department investigated a house fire at 420 Vine St NW and several clubs and PTA meetings are scheduled through the week.
Highway Patrol reported several crashes in a four county area with injuries and property damage. Willie Mae Sharp, 35, injured in a Morgan County crash on Morgan County Road 40, treated and released. Other collisions near Hartsville Cullman Mooresville and Moulton caused modest vehicle damage.
Informed officials predict a likely power struggle after Khrushchev. Experts say Brezhnev and Kosygin symbolize the party and government factions, while military and industrial interests add to competing forces shaping succession.
Mr and Mrs P J Johnson Moulton 2 welcomed a baby on Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Leopold Wenzler 1506 Fairway Dr welcomed a son on Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Neville Newman Madison 3 welcomed a daughter on Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. A daughter Sunday to Mr and Mrs Donald Butler Trinity 1 at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mrs Rubin Morgan Decatur 4 at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.
Athens city officials will convene at City Hall for a council session and are expected to adjourn until Tuesday night. The meeting prior actions and agenda items remain to be confirmed by the chamber.
A fragment asserts that in this land of the free there is no North no South no East no West and implies a claim that Johnson will know and the world will know. The line reflects a national unity message without a specific event or source context.
Miles Clemons, about 40, was arrested in Hartselle after a dispute at the home of his daughter and son-in-law led to a shooting. Jessie Dunn, 20, of Somerville, was shot in the abdomen with a .22 pistol and admitted to General Hospital. Clemons bonded out after arrest. A warrant charged him with assault with intent to murder.
Athens Limestone County Democrats plan a 7 p m rally at the H H Barbecue Ranch with Sen John Sparkman and Rep Bob Jones to hear James Webb discuss Rep Hale Boggs proposed move of Marshall Space Flight Center elements to New Orleans Joe Henry Pulaski Tenn also speaks A car ignition off with lights on warns drivers overnight and a 1957 Ford truck and trailer for sale listed later
Wanted ads describe 18 to 23 year old single white women for travel assignments in Florida and Texas with car provided. No experience needed. Contact Merrick at Ho tel Cornelian Wednesday Oct 28 2 to 4 PM. Also small ads for dachshund dogs bed spreads fabrics rentals and a gold charm bracelet reward.
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