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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1968

Page

2

Counterfeit bill suspected in Flint service station theft

Area law enforcement searched last night for a young man and woman who passed a counterfeit ten dollar bill at Kayo Service Station in Flint. Attendant Bobby Brown said the suspects bought cigarettes around 6:30 p.m. Friday, paid with the bogus bill, then drove north on U.S. 31 in a white 1966 Pontiac. Falkville community notice: Falkville Band Boosters host a chicken dinner at Falkville School cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds aid the newly organized Falkville High School Band.

Kayo Flint Bobby Brown Brown U.S. 31 Falkville Falkville Band Falkville High School

Alabama drives statewide push to end highway littering

Guest editors report an all-out effort to clean litter from Alabama roads and rural areas. Gadsden official Hoyt Warsham proposes a statewide crackdown with signs, anti litter campaigns, and enforcement, backed by $43 million in state funds to boost tourism and park systems.

Land Mountain Alabama Sand Mountain Gadsden Public Works Hoyt Warsham Warsham Alabama League of Municipalities Albert Brewer Gadsden New York City

Fortas Nomination Faces Stern Senate Skepticism

Senate debate over Fortas nomination continues with Dirksen declining to specify reasons for cooling toward the nominee. He cites unresolved questions and a court decision factor while noting testimony about a $15,000 seminar fee raised by a former law partner from five executives.

Fortas

Hospital Dismissals and Names List

Hospital records show dismissals including Mrs Ira C Oden Eva 1 Mrs Cecil S Howell 804 Clearview St S W and dismissals of Mrs Harrison Driver Prospect Tenn 2 Hartselle Schrim sher Athens 3 Glenn Mitchell Ardmore Tenn 2 Leonard Jones Decatur 5.

Ira C. Oden Eva Cecil S. Howell Clearview St S.W Timothy Charles White Danville Harrison Driver Prospect Tenn Hartselle Schrimsher Athens Glenn Mitchell Ardmore Leonard Jones Decatur

Decatur General Admissions List Names Numerous Newborns

A long list of newborns and parent names appears, including Billy Patrick Barkley, Jerry Glenn Turner, Nathan Marion Pryor, and many others with their street addresses and towns such as Decatur, Hartselle, Jasper, and Danville. The roster also notes infant names like Brian Keith Rutherford, Sherry Jolyn Whisenant, and Lisa Katherine Sims among others.

Billy Patrick Barkley 2Nd Ave Jerry Glenn Turner Decatur Nathan Marion Pryor Emmett Jerry -McCaghren Trinity Jerry Wayne Aldridge Jasper James B. Odom Pennylane Lizzie Mae Grigsby Ash St Joseph T. Nelson Church St Irene Hawkins Prospect David Wayne Vickery Hartselle Alvin Clem Athens William Watkins William G. Zaukelies Wadsworth St Joe Eddie Rucker W. C. Brown Vinemont Floyd Terry Courtland Brian Keith Rutherford Bradley St Thomas L. Lindley de St Don E. Hogan Robinson St C. J. Dutton Tanner

Births in Decatur General Hospital Updated

Mr and Mrs R D Hastings of 4th Ave NW welcome a son born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clarence Jackson Jr of 15th Ave NW welcome a daughter born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Alva L Massey of Town Creek 3 welcome a son born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Tommy W McCullough of Moulton 2 welcome a son born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital.

R. D. Hastings 4Th Ave Decatur General Hospital Clarence Jackson, Jr 15Th Ave Alva L. Massey Town Creek Tommy W. McCullough Moulton

TVA Okays Elk River Site Transfer for Terminal

TVA directors approve sale of nearly 10 acres on Elk River to Vulcan Asphalt Co of Cordova for a 300000 barge terminal. Other property owners include Terry Hudson and S W Raby. Construction to begin next week will feature storage tanks and docks to receive asphalt by barge and truck distribution in North Alabama. This marks the first commercial navigation return to Elk River since early river trade.

Athens Tennessee Valley Authority Elk River Vulcan Asphalt Co Cordova TVA Terry Hudson S. W. Raby Ervin Watson Cullman Pat Crotser Bessemer North Alabama Decatur

Decatur Area Skywatch and Weather Forecast

The Decatur area forecast calls for sunny and mild today with a high of 81 to 85 and a low around 52 to 56. Tonight the moon is visible with the first quarter upcoming, Venus and Saturn visible low in the western sky while Jupiter rises before dawn and Mars sits above Jupiter.

Gvo Ms Isa Venus Saturn Jupiter Mars Decatur and Vicinity

Debate on Nuclear Treaty Ratification and Political Strategy

The piece reviews Senate deliberations on ratifying a multilateral nuclear treaty amid fears of reduced global cooperation and U S momentum. It notes minority reports critiquing timing and terms, concerns about Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia, and calls for clarification of U S economic responsibilities. It discusses electoral dynamics, leadership qualities, and the role of televised debates for Humphrey and Nixon.

U.S Senate Czechoslovakia Rourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Karl E. Mundt South Dakota John J. Williams Delaware Frank J. Lausche Ohio Thomas J. Dodd Connecticut George D. Aiken Soviet Union United States

Johnson not to play active role in campaign leaders say

The aid argues Humphrey must stand as his own spokesman for the party and that a presidential intervention would muddy waters. They favor riskier moves such as a bombing halt in North Vietnam but doubt it would aid the Democratic ticket or push negotiations. Wallace’s candidacy is hurting in the North and West among ethnic and labor groups. No agreement on Muskie as vice president.

Humphrey Johnson Muskie Democratic Party North Vietnam United States George C. Wallace

Bulb Purchase Tied to Local Officials in Daily Photo

A photo credit indicates Herb Turner left chairman of the club and Jim Prince public relations chairman, with Daily Photo by Billy Smith. The fragment references purchasing bulbs and official roles in the group. The sparse text preserves names and positions but lacks full context or event details.

Herb Turner The Jim ‘Prince Club public _relayi Billy Smith

Wallace Replaces Planes for Campaign Trip

Alabama Governor Wallace will resume his presidential campaign with two four engine turbo prop Electras chartered for himself, staff, and about 100 newsmen. The third party candidate will use planes from Ardmore, Oklahoma, instead of state employed crews and will tour seven states starting Monday in Chicago. He plans to announce a running mate next week and finalize a draft of his platform.

Montgomery Ala George Wallace Wallace Ardmore Okla Chicago Albert Brewer Brewer

Alabama Lakes Association to Publish Tourist Guide

The 16 North Alabama counties will be covered in an 8 by 10 inch magazine with at least two pages per county. Hubert Richter says the guide will detail camping boating picnic and scenic trails. It will include motel and restaurant facilities local attractions and events, with photos from the Alabama Bureau of Publicity and Information and TVA. The guide ships by Feb 1 and costs $1. Johnson and Dennis Advertising Artists will prepare it, an annual association project.

North Alabama Hubert Richter Alabama Bureau of Publicity and Information TVA Burt Unpingco the Lakes Association American Society of Travel Agents Chambers of Commerce Johnson and Dennis Association

Ball Defends Humphrey As Vietnam War Debate Heats Up

Ball argues Humphrey has the character and principles to make right decisions on Vietnam while serving Johnson. He says Nixon lacks those qualities and warns against naive hopes that halting bombing would instantly bring peace. Ball stresses focus on the real opponents and cautions against distortion of Humphrey's position.

United States Humphrey Nixon Ball Johnson U.S North Vietnam

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Hones My Country Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc W. R. Shelton Associated Press MAIL Florida Rockies Great Plains Middle South Atlantic Southern Plains Great Lakes Martin Darity State Department of Information and Publicity Aubrey Garr Decatur General Admissions William Clyde Alexander James Newton Taylor 14Th Ave Wallace Delorian Jones Enslin St Price Clanton Memorial Dr William Jeffrey Hill Charles Ray Lovett Jr Freemont St William A. Pridmore W. Moulton Grady Kimbrough Dun Rovin Trailer Ct William Douglas Free Danville Rd Lisa Katherine Sims College St John S. Looney Hillsboro Jack Shelton Aberdeen Frost 11Th. Ave Thomas Henry Bunn Glenn Willie Borden Mt. Hope Minda Eva Hamilton 25Th St Sheffield South Vietnam Ustin Lions Club Charles Gunthorp Plan Magazine Alabama Mountain Lakes Association Fletcher Alexander Muscle Shoals Chamber of Commerce Arnold McDaniel Arab Cham Ber of Commerce Arthur Slaton Moulton Chamber of Commerce John Eyster Decatur Chamber of Commerce W. J. Mabrey Guntersville Chamber J. Herbert Richter AMLA Walter Linde
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