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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1968

Page

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Athens senior citizen award honors county oldest residents

An Athens fair honors the oldest person from each county. Miss French's father won Limestone County’s senior citizen award on Wednesday night. The piece lists participants from Morgan and nearby areas, plus notes students’ health career pursuits and local college efforts to expand health-related programs.

Miss French Limestone County Suesday French Science Club FHA Girls Athletic Association National Thespian Society Morgan County Daily Show Paul Clark Hartselle Sersey Stephen Waddell Valmoso Ayrhire Denice Johnston Somer_eville Hol Tein Somer Ville Ayrshire Ellen Humphrey Jersey Frances Humphrey Holstein

Man Jailed On Decoy Charges

A man identified as Vincent North is jailed in Cullman County on decoying a young girl from her parents. North was arrested in Birmingham after a warrant by the girl's parents. The juvenile girl was with him at arrest time. North refused to discuss details beyond his name.

Cullman Vincent North Cullman County North Birmingham Georgia B. R. Graves

Local Names Listed Across Multiple Alabama Addresses

A runoff of names and addresses appears, listing residents and relatives in Decatur, Hartselle, Moulton, Hillsboro, Cullman, Somerville, and other Alabama communities. The fragmentary OCR includes Mrs Noel Little, David Baggett, Maurice Sammons, Mrs Ra ben Woodard, Mrs Bobby Bowen, and many others with streets and cities such as Decatur and Moulton. The text reads like a roster of households or notices without full context or clear action.

Noel Little 6Th Ave David Allen Baggett West St Hartselle Maurice Bedford Sammons Raben Woodard Decatur Bobby Bowen 11Th Ave Homer Glenn Madison Mack Letson Hillsboro Garnett” Ennis Joe Beryl Ayers Philex Daniel Moulton Raymond Ralph ‘Barfield Sherman St Gwenn Doyle Terry Jason Winfred NeSmith Memorial Dr Myrtle Mattie Mae Moore Martin’ St Louie Gilchrist Somerville Leslie A. Stover 5Th Ave NW Michael Lynn Smith Briarwood Dr Angela Lounette Hughes Austinville Rd Carroll Pugh Olive St

Baugh Wiley Smith Admissions Listings

Admissions list shows names and addresses across multiple Alabama towns with dismissals noted. Individuals include Debbie Kay Harris in Huntsville area, Rosemary Haynes in Decatur, and Dewitt Franklin Baker and John Franklin Raper in Decatur with various notices. Other names tied to Florence Falkville Hartselle Ardmore and Madison appear with street addresses and unit numbers.

Debbie Kay Harris 8Th Ave Jerry Bruce Goodwin Hillsboro Rosemary Haynes Decatur William Floyd Dewitt Franklin Baker John Franklin Raper Nona Lee Jenkins Falkville Earline Bethel Florence Velma ’Maples 4Th Ave Bessie-E. Hill Trinity Kula Mae Ma Jone Lafayette St Charles. Brown Annie Hemphill Ardmore Tenn James Copeland Hartselle Murrell Frazier Darrin. S. Morgan Leda Wynell Rogers 9Th Ave Jack Smith Madison Avril Lee Terry Cedar Lake Rd Mary ‘Woodard

Condemnation Report Filed For Alabama 67 Widening

A board of commissioners filed a condemnation report with Probate Judge T C Almon after appraising 14 land parcels along a five mile Alabama 67 stretch from U S 31 to beyond I 65. The $700000 project seeks four lanes and allows 30 days for landowners to appeal with final compensation upon no appeal.

Board of Commissioners Alabama T. C. Almon U.S. 31 Almon Stratford Rd Edsward G. Sandlin Decatur 2 State Highway Department Atty Julian Harris Alabama 67

Federal funds to release for highway projects in December

Inman stated federal funds should be released in December and will eventually flow fully. He said the delay mainly affects projects with contracts to be let in the fall where federal money would supplement state funds. Federal funding covers 90 percent of interstate costs and 50 percent of other primary roads. already let contracts are not affected.

State Highway Department Inman

Soviet Occupation Pressure Shifts in Prague

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Kuznetsov met Czech leaders as 650000 troops remain nearby to back demands. Prague Assembly plans to pass Soviet backed controls banning opposition parties while withdrawal proceeds in stages under Moscow Moscow negotiated terms with President Svoboda and Premier Cernik and Communist chief Dubcek.

Tank Park Pravda Soviet Communist Party Czechoslovakia Vassily Kuznetsov Kuznetsov National Assembly Josef Smrkovsky Prague Ludvik Svoboda Oldrich Cernik Communist Party Alexander ‘Dubcek Moscow

Winston Jury Calls Sheriff Cobb Ousted in Alabama County

The Winston County grand jury recommended impeaching Sheriff Raymond Cobb for willful neglect of duty over widespread liquor violations in the dry county. The report, sent to the state attorney general for Supreme Court action, cited incompetency and condoned violations. State agents raided Winston last Friday, arresting eight people and seizing 511 cases of beer and 275 bottles of whiskey.

Double Springs Ala Winston County Raymond Cobb Dry County State Attorney General Supreme Court Cobb Alabama Winston County Temperance Committee

Fake bills circulate in Lawrence County prompt alerts

Rutherford warns at least three counterfeit notes are in circulation in Lawrence County. The bills are lighter in color, with thin paper, and could be spotted by holders. Witness Sherrill identified men who appeared with the notes after a $10 bill exchange at Spring Creek fishing camp.

Spring Creek Sherrill Rutherford Lawrence County Lawrent

New York Stock Exchange Selected Afternoon Prices

New York Stock exchange selected afternoon prices report first dividends today. Regular interphoto corp and pac pow and lt show unchanged price levels. Live bird supplies remain adequate for current needs with slaughter estimated at 1 234 000 versus 1 274 000 last Thursday.

New York (A New York Stock Exchange Interphoto Corp

Decatur Markets Report Grain and Dairy Prices

The Decatur market lists Cotton mortgage loan middling at 26 cents, Cottonseed at 40 dollars per ton, Grade A milk at 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred, and 4 percent rates. Wood prices at 14.50 per cord, Yellow Shelled Corn 1.05, White Shelled Corn 1.30, No 2 Oats 3.00, No 2 Milling Wheat 1.15, No 2 Soybean 2.60.

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OTC Securities Quotes From NASD Interdealer Prices

Quotations from the NASD reflect representative interdealer prices as of 10 a.m. Interdealer market activity continues throughout the day with prices not including retail markups or markdowns or commissions.

Demand for ice broilers and fryers at farms

ATLANTA GA AP demand for icebroilers and fryers today. Prices on farms mostly 134 percent cents. Trading active with offerings barely adequate to short on hens. Heavy type .15 light type 7. SE ALA AP broilers fryers ready to cook demand fair to good. Trade is at a satisfactory pace for the week of Sept 16.

Atlanta, Ga

Cattle and Hogs Market Reports From Nashville

Nashville AP market notes show cattle and calves 700 head, hogs 200 barrows and gilts mostly 25 lower with U S 2 225 lb at 19 75 and U S 2 4 195 240 lb at 19 50 while sows 50 lower and US 1 3 350 550 lb 15 00 16 00 Sheep 78 lb spring slaughter lambs at 20 00.

Nashville, Tenn U.S

Egg price shifts in Birmingham market report

In Birmingham Alabama eggs rose for smalls by 1 to 2 cents while large and medium sizes held steady. Demand remained fair to good due to feature sales on mediums and smalls. Retail prices per dozen consumer grade with cases included: large 55 to 60 cents, mediums 45 to 55 cents, smalls 29 to 33 cents.

Birmingham Ala

Wall Street Tumbles Mixed Late Trading After Corrective Slide

The New York market finished lower amid active trading as stocks moved irregularly from a higher open. Avco led volume with 504,900 shares traded, down 2 percent. Global Marine opened late on 116,000 shares, down 14 percent. Avco's block was worth nearly $23 million, seventh largest by shares traded on the Big Board. Others like Atlantic Richfield rose, while General Dynamics and several blue chips declined. The American Stock Exchange showed a mixed session with gains and losses roughly even, lifted by some advances.

New York Avco Global Marine Alaska Avnet Olin Mataies Atlantic Richfield M-G-M Martin-Marietta Chryzler Illinois -Central General Motors Johns-Manville U.S. Gypsum General Dynamics United Aircraft Commonwealth Edison Alcoa Anaconda du Pont Merck American Stock Exchange

Pueblo Skipper Admits Guilt in North Korea Capture

North Korea reported that Pueblo captain Lloyd M. Bucher told foreign newsmen the ship was deep inside North Korean waters when captured on January 23. The agency said he described the vessel as having full espionage equipment and intruding into DPRK waters to conduct espionage.

Robert Liu Associated Press Tokyo North Korea U.S Pueblo Lloyd M. Bucher Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Bucher

Births Report From Daily Records

Mr and Mrs Randy Lynn Harris 416 8th Ave SW welcomed a son Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Behel Florence reported a son Wednesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronald Philen Robin Rae SW welcomed a daughter Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harold G Rutherford Moulton 2 had a son Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jimmie Ray Higginbot ham Athens 3 welcomed a daughter Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Alton mement 1 reported a son Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Michael Hogan ...

Randy Lynn Harris 8Th Ave Baugh- Wiley-Smith Hospital Robert Behel Florence Baugh Wiley-Smith Hospital Sth Ave Decatur General Hospital Ronald Philen Robin Ra De‘catur General Hospital Harold G. Rutherford Moulton Jimmie Ray Higginbotham Athens James Alton Mement Ednesday Stur General Hospital John Michael Hogan

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Dick Fleming Sam Jones Auburn Extension Service Dairyman Bob Bates Tri-County Dennis Opheim Hhe Athens College Calhoun ‘Junior College Gether Nelson ‘Brothers Furniture Tof Moulton Hwy Larthersole Freemont St 7Th St Brevile Goodbed Cedars Man Decatur General Max Franklin Osborn Brookmanor Dr Milford Watson McMillan Diane St Howard Henry Culver Ida Ruth Montgomery 3Rd Ave Betty Jane Gulley Decature Frank Malone Church St Turner Lester Pitman Aster St Lamon Sherwood White Mth Ave Sherri Sue Alexander Jon Holman Moores, Jr Brookside John W.lee Louise W. Orr Hickory Hill Rd Thomas J Winston Jury Sheriff Cobb Indus Nashville Livestock Wall Street Pueblo Skipper
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