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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1968
Page
3
The Decatur Daily announces an amateur photography contest with three black and white categories scenes animals and children and human interest plus a color division. Entries must be mailed to Photo Contest The Decatur Daily Box 1527 Decatur AL 35601. Weekly $5 prizes in each category and a final $50 grand prize are offered.
Two Talladega County policemen were critically wounded and William C Bates a 37 year old construction worker was fatally shot when Bates fired a 12 gauge shotgun at officers at his home in Childersburg Alabama. The clash left Officer Owens critically wounded and Officer Weatherly critically hurt as Bates fired from about 20 feet away.
Principal speakers include Rep Bill Nichols Fred Acuff Dr Fred Robertson and Bamberg Alabama Fm Administration head at a Decatur High School auditorium meeting. The cotton program and broader farm policy are described as in peril amid congressional controversy as southern cotton interests seek strengthened laws.
Leonard W. Hall estimates Nixon 985 first ballot delegates Rockefeller 350 Reagan 180 to 200 as GOP factions contest the nomination. Herbert Klein asserts Nixon could exceed 700 on first ballot while AP counts 544 Nixon, 208 Rockefeller, 160 Reagan, 207 uncommitted with 667 needed. Douglas predicts rapid Nixon strength decline after one ballot.
State National assets total about 189 million and Central 81 million. Brock declined to speculate on headquarters but affirmed a State National Bank building will remain in Decatur. A Birmingham group led by Hugh Morrow Jr and Hugh Morrow III pursues control with an offer of 150000 shares at 80 per share, expiring August 27.
Decatur King reports a car driven by Smith struck a bridge over Beech Creek killing three people last month, with a new fatal accident noted nearby. Funeral arrangements for Fairbanks will be announced by Gunthorp Funeral Home. Survivors include Fairbanks relatives in Decatur and a Navy member in San Diego, with pallbearers named as Owens, Chapman, Holt, Mays, Lipscomb and Pruitt.
A Decatur gathering will discuss a wide range of farm policy problems as farmers seek a decent living. The session focuses on addressing economic challenges and agricultural concerns facing the community.
A small Marine radio relay station overlooking the abandoned Khe Sanh base faced a North Vietnamese assault as enemy forces seized a helicopter landing zone. Leathern ecks repelled the attack, killing five enemy troops and recovering four rifles and four satchel charges. The 27th Regimental Team, sent to Vietnam during Tet, will soon return to the United States.
Crowds at the Americana Hotel cheer as Rockefeller arrives on an open bus greeted by the Calypso Twisters band. He shakes hands with musicians including a drummer who lends him sticks. In the lobby supporters chant Rocky while criticizing Nixon. Rockefeller later speaks at the airport reception.
South Vietnamese troops freed 14 civilians and killed four Viet Cong captors during a sweep near Vinh Long, about 60 miles south-southeast of Saigon. Government reports also noted light shelling of three positions north and west of Saigon with light damage and several casualties.
Self proclaimed leader of public sentiment, Rockefeller declared the voice of the people will be heard at an airport reception rally before moving to a seaside rally where large crowds had gathered earlier.
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