Johnson defends firm air strikes as nation seeks peace
President Johnson announced U S air strikes against North Vietnamese targets, urging a firm response to aggression. He warned Red China to keep hands off and said peace requires decisive action while addressing Syracuse University ceremonies for a $15 million journalism center gift.
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Douglas G. Cornell
Syracuse
N. Y
Johnson
U.S
Red China
United States of America
Syracuse University
Samuel I. Newhouse
Blows Strike on North Vietnam Bases Reported
Six jets attacked North Vietnam bases and ships were struck after the Pacific Fleet went on alert. The U S forces prepared a major show of force off the North Viet Nam coast and Saigon was mentioned in connection with the operations.
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Saigon Air Leader Claims Decatur As His Home
A former Kentuckian who claims Decatur as his home was the flight commander of six For jet fighters sent into Saigon today to meet any attacks. Lt. Col Garnet D. Page trained at Pryor Field, returned to Europe to marry Dorothy Strickland of Decatur. Now living in Okinawa, the colonel has seen extensive service in Korea and World War II, with multiple overseas postings and decorations including four Oak Leaf Clusters on the Air Medal.
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England
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Six Jet Fighters Sent To Saigon In 24 Hour Alert
U S forces rushed six F102 Delta Dagger jets to Saigon to meet potential North Vietnamese or Chinese attacks linked to the Gulf of Tonkin crisis. The aircraft based in Okinawa flew from Clark Field and carry only anti aircraft rockets for defense.
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Viet Nam
United States
Air Force
Red China
Gulf of Tonkin
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Philippines
Garnett D. Page
Decatur
Ala
South Viet Nam
I Saigon
North Viet Nam
Wind Storm Slams Morgan and Cullman Areas
A fierce wind event roared through Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties Tuesday afternoon causing downed lines snapped antennas uprooted trees and damaged homes. Hartselle Cullman Athens Ardmore and Decatur areas reported outages with 74 to 104 degree readings and near record heat. Comer Tankersley home in Hartselle suffered roof damage when a tree fell on it.
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Athens
Ardmore
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U S Navy strikes North Vietnam bases after PT boat attacks
U S military action followed two PT boat assaults on American ships in the Tonkin Gulf. McNamara described heavy damage to four torpedo boat bases and one oil depot, with 25 PT boats destroyed or damaged and two U S aircraft downed. presidents Johnson and McNamara framed the response as a limited but decisive reprisal and warned of further measures if aggression continued.
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Worrying and growth in Christian life
The piece argues true Christians should not worry over little things as worry harms growth. It cites Jesus urging to not let hearts be troubled and notes worry often stems from mindset rather than real causes. It urges turning to God in prayer and praise to grow and live.
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Jesus
Bodies Identified in Mississippi Killings Reveal Trio
FBI confirms two white men and one Black man identified as Andy Goodman Mickey Schwerner and James Chaney among the three civil rights workers found buried near Philadelphia Mississippi. The men disappeared June 21 after leaving jail in Philadelphia and were last seen with deputy Cecil Price.
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Schwerner
Philadelphia
Chaney
Neshoba County
Cecil Price
Meridian
Meridian Star
Schwerner, Goodman and
Chan
Olen Burrage
Succession Bill Clears House For Governor Wallace Looms
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a constitutional amendment allowing Governor George Wallace to succeed himself. The measure also removes the ban on running for the U.S. Senate in 1966. An identical Senate bill followed.
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Associated Press
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House
Ways and Means Committee
George Wallace
U.S. Senate
Senate
We Pay Top Prices for Used Furniture
Local Furniture Exchange Co advertises top prices for used furniture and invites customers to call 353-4403 for details on selling. Quick cash offered with pickup options and fair assessment for household items.
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