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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

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Mao's new Chinese revolution reshapes every day life

Mao Tse tung outlines a plan to mix roles across society turning soldiers into part time peasants and factory workers into farmers. The directive aims to prevent capitalism and consolidate proletarian rule while blending urban and rural cultures into a mobile, educated workforce. Opposition signals a deep internal crisis and potential upheaval as the plan tests China’s political, military, and cultural bounds.

Mao China Red

Rusk Urges Buffer Strengthening in Cambodia Case

Boulden attorneys for convicted murderer Billy Don Franklin Boulden of Falkville said this morning they do not know if they will file additional briefs with U.S. District Judge Frank M. Johnson in the habeas corpus trial.

Montgomery Billy Don Franklin Boulden Falkville U.S Frank M. Johnson Johnson William Moore Nick Braswell Moore Boulden

Wallace targeted as youths may plan Alabama assassination

Gov George Wallace faced a potential threat as six youths were reported by the FBI to be en route from Washington to Alabama with the stated aim of killing the governor. Wallace's office said state police were notified Thursday night and no descriptions or group identifications were given.

George Wallace Alabama Wallace Cecil Jackson Jr Highway Patrol Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Jackson FBI Robert T Wilson Walker County a _ Senate

Wallace Gets School Bill Board approves $44 million package for schools

In Montgomery the Alabama House, with no dissent, passed a $44 million school funding package for the coming year and sent it to Gov. George Wallace. The six bills, already approved by the Senate, require only signing before becoming law. The move capped a special session and consumed under 30 minutes.

Steel price rise wins for industry in nerves war

Washington AP report says a united steel industry appeared to win in its bid to raise prices on sheet and strip goods used in autos and consumer products. Eleven major firms signed increases effective next Wednesday, despite White House pressure. If solid, the hikes mark a second economic defeat for the Johnson administration within a week after airline machinists rejected a White House wage deal.

United Steel Industry White House Johnson Washington Post The Post White House

Secretary Denies Russ Ships Hit in Vietnam Crisis

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged strengthening the International Control Commission staff in Viet Nam to protect the buffer zone with Cambodia and prevent violations. He denied U S warplanes hit Soviet shipping near Haiphong and noted Moscow’s note was rejected as abusive. Rusk pressed for peace talks and warned a local commander must take necessary actions for security.

Washington Dean Rusk International Control Commission Viet Nam North South Cambodia Rusk U.S Haiphong Russia United States Moscow Soviet Union Britain Geneva

U S B52s Bomb Demilitarized Zone Near Cambodian Border

U S B52s bombed the demilitarized zone for the fourth time in a week and pounded two North Vietnamese positions near the Cambodian border. In Alabama, the State Senate adopted a resolution creating an interim committee to study ad valorem property tax structure and sent it to the House. For Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage, call Daniel at 353 4014.

Saigon South Viet Nam Demilitarized Zone Montgomery Alabama State Senate House Bekins Worldwide Moving Call Daniel

No LBJ Airlines Position Wirtz

Secretary of Labor Wirtz told Congress the administration has taken no position on a law to end the airline strike. He avoided calling the 29 day strike an emergency and said passing such a law would be breaking new ground. The Senate already passed a bill to end the machinists union strike against five major airlines as House Commerce considers the measure.

Washington (Ap W. Willard Wirtz Congress Senate Machinists Union Wirtz House Commerce Committee House

Conscientious objectors argued within 25th Infantry Division

Sixty five U S conscientious objectors assigned to the 25th Infantry Division refuse to bear arms in Cu Chi South Viet Nam the matter is reported on page A 5 The New York Times features a description of a rehearsal dinner venue for Luci Johnson The Times also carries Harrison E Salisbury on postwar Soviet port of Nakhodka southeast of Vladivostok challenging its century old rival for Pacific supremacy

U.S 25Th Infantry Cu Chi South Viet Nam Luci Johnson New York Times Harrison E. Salisbury Nakhodka Vladivostok

No Threat to National Effort Cited by Wirtz

Wirtz stated there is no threat to the nation's military effort or to national health, and mentioned no move toward compulsory arbitration legislation in wartime. These remarks come amid ongoing discussions and were noted on Page A-10.

Wirtz

Jury Reports Sniper Crazy

A Austin grand jury described Charles Whitman as a crazy, deranged man as he prepared to kill and die. It details his killing of his mother, stabbing his wife, and shooting 13 dead and 31 wounded from the University of Texas Tower before police responded.

Austin Tex Charles Joseph Whitman Whitman University of Texas

Market Roundup Mixed Gains and Agricultural Quotations

New York stock list shows higher trade with cotton advancing. Chicago commodities report notes wheat higher and corn oats soybeans mixed with August futures firm. Hog prices range up 25 to 50 cents with tops near 27 dollars, slaughter steers steady to 50 cents higher at a top of 27.25.

New York Chicago

Ellington and Clement win Tennessee nominations in close contests

Buford Ellington won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Tennessee by a tight margin over a Kennedy-linked challenger. In the U.S. Senate race, Gov. Frank G. Clement defeated Sen. Ross Bass after a late count with 2,520 of 2,741 precincts reporting. Clement led 339,997 to Bass 331,019. Howard H. Baker Jr. was noted as Dirksen’s son-in-law.

Nashville Tenn Buford Ellington Johnson Tennessee Kennedy U.S. Senate Frank G. Clement Ross Bass Clement Bass Howard H. Baker Jr Everett M. Dirksen Ellington

Peaches Two Fifty Bushel at Brown's Fruit Stand

Adv ad notes peaches priced at 2.50 per bushel from Brown's Fruit Stand located on 4th Ave Southeast. Includes brief location and item.

Brown's 4Th Ave. S.E

Saigon Mayor Facing Trial by Court Martial

A board of inquiry recommends a court martial for Capt Archie C Kuntze 45 of Sheboygan Wisconsin former commander of a large logistics unit in Saigon with a 1965 spending over 60 million and 7000 employees The spokesman cited personal misconduct while sources say the board filed charges See SAIGON On Page A-2

R. W. Apple JR New York Times Saigon U.S. Navy Archie C. Kuntze Sheboygan Wisc Kuntze See Saigon

Beatle Burning planned at Decatur Boat Harbor

Athens radio DJ Jerry Sharp of WKAC organizes a Beatle burning tonight at Decatur Boat Harbor starting 8 p.m. Police Commissioner F. Hunt appears to bless the event as Sharp reports 265 supportive calls and only six requests to play Beatles records. The nationwide ban-the-Beatles campaign motivates the bon fire event.

F. §. Hunt Decatur Boat Harbor Jerry Sharp Athens Sharp WKAC See DJ

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John Roderick Tokyo Mao Tze-tung Winford Turner Wilson Lee Boulden Joseph R. Coyne Washington Buddy Esau Flores Austin Police Department Billy Paul Speed Charles J Whitman John Williams Alabama Highway Patrol Decatur Williams C. W. Russell State Department of Public Safety Russell LBJ Airlines Walter R. Mears Celana Jim Luther Frank Clement Bob Bates DAILY Ken Reynolds
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