Infant Harold Jay Marlar Dies After Leukemia Battle
Harold Jay Marlar, born to J C Marlar and wife, died at 2:20 p.m. after a three week hospital struggle with leukemia. He received blood transfusions and oxygen, with his condition deteriorating in the third week. The Decatur Daily began a Harold Marlar Fund to help cover medical and burial costs, raising over 2833 dollars with donations from the Kahrs family and local supporters.
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J. C.marlar
Harold Jay
Marlars
Huntsville
Decatur Daily
Harold Marlar
Pines
Baptist Church
Florette
Marlar
Edward R. Kahrs
Lewis C. Pattillo
G. K. Smith Grocery
Dave Denbo
Jake Jeona, Jr
Alabama local systems face funds clamp as guidelines shift
Commissioner Harold Howell vows to keep federal money flowing to Alabama systems that ignore state law and follow guidelines. Wallace law would reimburse part of the funds with state money, about 3 million dollars, far below potential losses. The new measure nullifies compliance agreements and bars new ones, creating a 160 member state committee to act as a buffer between local schools and HEW.
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Harold Howell
Alabama
HEW
President urges flexible investment to spur economy
The president called for more modern efficient facilities to boost growth while acknowledging inflation concerns. He said it would be unwise to continue paying bonuses for building projects the government does not want, noting the spur is stronger than advised.
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Johnson
Memory of Captain James Cook Venerated Across Polynesia
The memory of Captain James Cook and anything associated with him remains revered throughout Polynesia. The enduring respect highlights his historic voyage and lasting cultural influence in island communities.
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Captain James Cook
Polynesia
Decatur Market Reports and Grain Prices
Market notes list cottonseed at 40 dollars per ton and milk at 6.55 per hundred for Grade A. Prices for corn and wheat follow with No 2 yellow ear corn 1.11, No 2 white ear corn 1.07, shelled corn 1.46, oats 0.68, milling wheat 1.63, and barley 0.95, plus other local buy and sell figures.
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Decatur
Murder Charges Brought in Alabama Stabbing Case
County Solicitor Les lie Doss announced murder charges against Pruitt after a warrant by Donald W. Gray of Hartselle. Gray was stabbed once in the chest. a preliminary hearing will decide bond. Funeral for Gray set at Peck Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Gray survived by two daughters and relatives.
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Leslie Doss
Doss
Donald W. Gray
Hartselle
Alaba
Gray
Peck Funeral Home Chapel
Robert Slack
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Hale County
Gary
Robbie G. King
Atlanta
Mr. Ellis, Jr
Miami
Victor Ward Gray
Biloxi
H. C. Livingston
Edd Latham
Harry Livingston
Robert C. Livingston
Jimmy Wright
Bernard Chasteen
Jack Webster
Kenneth Cobb
Masonic Lodge 525
Woodland
Hunter Street Baptist Church
Birmingham
Noon Stocks Rise Amid Broad Market Gains
New York markets show widespread advances across sectors with notable gains in American Can, Boeing, Coca Cola, General Electric, and Sears Roebuck. Investors digest upbeat industry data and industry leaders, including Kaiser and Texaco, contributing to a generally positive trading session.
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Ag Bus
Harv
lAllis Chal
Tint Paper
Va Am Air L
Int Rectif
Baker
Kaiser
Lockh Air
Lorillard
Midl So Util
Bell & How
Mobil Oil
Beth Steel
Monson
Boeing
Mont Ward
Borden
Burl Ind
Nat Distil
Calum & H
Olin Math
Cater Trac
Proct & G
Cbs
RC A
Reyn Met
Rey Tob
Delta Air L
St. Regis Pap
du Pont
Seab AL RR
East Air L
Sears Roeb
East Rod
Sinclair
Firestone
Sou Co
Fla P W
Sperry
Cal
Foremost
Ind
Frueh Co
Elec
Gen Mills
Texaco
Gen Tel & el
UN Carbide
Genesco
Ga. Pacific
Aire
Goodrich
Unit Fruit
Goodyear
Gas Cp
Gt A & P
US Steel
Greyhound
West Ungel
Gulf Oil
Westy Elec
Here Inc
Winn Dixie
Honeywell
Woolworth
Wall Street Ends Losses After Late Day Rebound
The New York market weathered a sinking spell and trimmed losses in late trading. Volume was about 6.7 million shares. The Dow stood down 3.73 at 773.66 by 2 p.m. after earlier deeper declines, with IBM and Corning Glass among stocks easing later.
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New York
Sini
Dow Jones
IBM
Corning Glass
Monsanto Co. expands with ARAS hub and diverse divisions
Monsanto Co headquartered in St. Louis reports an ARAS technical center here for Applications Research and Services and Acklan d Polyester development. It lists eight divisions including Agricultural, Hydrocarbons and Polymers, Inorganic Chemicals, and more with over 56 000 employees and 94 000 stockholders worldwide. The company, formerly Monsanto Chemical Co, has reshaped its name to reflect growth beyond chemistry.
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ARAS
Monsanto
St. Louis
U. S
Monsanto Chemical Co
Monsanto Co
Gemini 11 aims for rapid rendezvous and high orbital height
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gordon describes a 71 hour Gemini 11 mission plan including a quick rendezvous with the Agena target, a record altitude of 863 miles, and a 100 foot tethered formation. He plans two EVAs including a 107 minute spacewalk and a 140 minute stand outside to photograph stars.
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Navy
Cmdr
Gordon
Poll standings show movers in Bristol area race
The tally lists Bristol 5, Myers 4, Fairchild Camera 6, Tidewater Oil 3 with others like Hecla Mining and Scientific Data near the lead. Several firms including General Dynamics and Merck trail by about a point as of current counts.
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Bristol
Bids Planned for I-65 Segments Near Hartselle and Athens
Nelson outlined Highway Department plans for October bids on a five mile segment east of Hartselle and a 3.5 mile stretch north of Athens. A 2.2 mile link north of the Tennessee River to Alabama 20 is slated for November or December. A four lane interchange at Alabama 67 near Priceville may be expanded and connect with I-65 to improve traffic flow.
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Lacon
Falkville
Nelson
Hartselle
Athens
Tennessee River
Alabama 20
Highway Department
Montgomery
Alabama 67
Priceville
Decatur
Atlanta Summit Conference Critiques SNCC After Atlanta Riot
A two hour gathering of Negro leaders from various organizations criticized the SNCC role in the rock and bottle-throwing, burning and overturning of vehicles that followed an Atlanta policeman shooting a fleeing man, who is hospitalized in fair condition.
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Atlanta Summit Conference
SNCC
Atlanta
County debates desegregation funding and reading program plan
Butts notes Morgan system fell short of its requested 75000 funding due to deferred status. Twenty teachers who led last year’s reading program will head it again this term as the plan proceeds.
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Butts
Morgan
School Program Funding Status and Next Term
The school system faces termination on August 31 of next year after receiving 311,321 dollars last year to begin and sustain a 12 month program.
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