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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
8
The clash left nine Marines and three South Vietnamese dead with 12 enemy fatalities and multiple wounded. A recon team overrun a day earlier caused five Marines dead and 14 wounded. North Vietnamese assaults 22 miles south of Da Nang breached the perimeter before Marine reinforcements arrived.
The Future Secretaries Association expands with chapters in 325 high schools and colleges. The initiative seeks to promote career education and leadership among students.
Brock reports 31 percent stake in State National with aim to buy a further 55 000 shares for 51 percent as Hugh Morrow Jr and III offer to purchase at least 150 000 shares at 80 dollars a share. Tender through Courts and Co expires August 27. Brock vows no changes to weaken the bank’s corporate structure.
The Delta matter faces weeks to months before a final decision. A spokesman said the company is optimistic about approval and would like to serve the area. Eastern Airlines already flies to Chicago and New Orleans from the local airport. The examiner noted the recommendation is the first on Delta in Huntsville in recent times and that action may come in two to three months. The plan includes a flight from Chicago to New Orleans with a stop at Huntsville's new air facility about 15 miles from Decatur, opening for traffic in spring and a September formal opening at the motel terminal.
The Decatur Daily announces a six week photo contest from Aug 4 to Sept 14 with three black and white categories scenes animals and children and human interest plus a special color division. Weekly prizes of 5 and a grand 50 prize will be awarded with entries mailed to PHOTO CONTEST The Decatur Daily box 1527 Decatur Alabama 35601 and judges final.
The American Descendants Association in Brazil, formed by Brazilian families tracing origins to the first Confederate immigrants, has opened a small museum displaying relics of the Old South.
The Pentagon pressured steel producers to roll back price increases after ordering buybacks, with Bethlehem Steel, Republic Steel and U S Steel announcing price hikes. The move follows prior actions in 1962 and 1966 and prompts concern over a broader industry-wide pattern amid government spending of about $550 to $590 million annually on steel procurement.
Romney ends his bid after New Hampshire’s March primary and shows little hope of winning the nomination. He voices dissatisfaction with contenders and questions Rockefeller’s support for Michigan Governor despite Rockefeller’s denial.
Law estimates 3.7 million tons of steel, 3.75 percent of national production. Clifford cited potential serious impacts on defense costs from price increases, but did not specify amounts.
A strong quake rattled Luzon causing heavy damage across Manila. The Church of Christ Cathedral spire fell, walls collapsed, and windows shattered. Fires erupted in Manila Harbor, with about 7.5 million dollars of imported cargo burned. Killed and injured counts were not listed.
Kennedy pressures steel executives over price increases and wage restraint. U S Steel chairman Roger Blough visits the White House after a $6 per ton hike is announced but then the increase is rescinded amid Kennedy's anger. The episode shows tension between the administration and Big Steel. The text ends noting the Supreme Court has long faced controversy.
A camp farther north in Ba guio sustained only minor damage after a recent incident. No injuries reported and authorities began assessments of the affected area.
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