Spain asks United States for billion in military aid
Spain has requested about 1 billion dollars in five year military aid from the United States in exchange for renewing base rights in Spain set to end September 26. Pentagon officials note no fixed price tag but suggest the figure. Congress mood may block large arms transfers during the Vietnam era.
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Benjamin Welles
New York Times
Washington
Spain
U.S
Pentagon
Congress
U S basing shifts in Spain amid Mediterranean strategy
U S aid waning as Rota near Cadiz remains the main U S nuclear submarine base in the Mediterranean. Torrejon and Moron de la Frontera near Madrid and Seville serve as airbase conveniences for rest and redeployment after Vietnam service. Strategic value drops amid missiles and Spain’s pro Arab policy. See SPAIN on Page A-6.
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Cadiz
Mediterranean
U.S
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Torrejon
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Moron de la Frontera
Seville
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Spain
Middle East
McCarthy Hesitates on Supporting Democratic Nominee
Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy after meeting California delegates remained uncommitted but hinted he may back Humphrey or another candidate if the party position diverges from his. He noted Kennedy’s legacy and McGovern’s entry could ease or shape delegate support.
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Joseph E. Mohbat
Associated Press
Sacramento
Calif
Eugene J. McCarthy
California
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Minnesota
Chicago
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
McCarthy
New York
McCarty
McGovern
South
George McGovern
South Dakota
Humphrey
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Decatur Council Campaign Closes With Election Near
Thirty nine candidates? The readable text notes 28 council candidates wrap up campaigning in Decatur as polls open at 8 am for the first city election under a new government form. Voters will choose a mayor and two council members, with runoff for three seats if needed on Sept 10 and officials take office Oct 7.
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Decatur
Decatur School Planning Begins
Decatur city schools plan to start classes later this month with pre registration for students who have not yet enrolled. Supt. H. R. Leeman specifies that first graders missing pre registration, new movers to Decatur, and students who changed areas must register this two week window.
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Decatur
H. R. Leeman
Leeman
Frigidaire Sales and Service For 19 Years
Robinson Furniture on 2nd Ave advertises 19 years of Frigidaire sales and service. Moving? Sharp Movers offers services with a free estimate and contact number.
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Frigidaire Sales and Service
Robinson Furniture
2Nd Ave
Photo Contest Ends At Decatur Daily Weekly Event
The first of six weekly photo graphic contests ended Saturday with winners to be announced next Sunday. Residents may still enter by next Saturday for a chance at cash prizes including a $50 grand prize after all six contests. Entries hailed from Morgan Lawrence and Limestone Counties with subjects from babies to night scenes. Black and white entries fit three categories while color photos need no classification.
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Decatur Daily
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Address for Betty Furness and city ordinance on vacant lots
Betty Furness is Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC. The city has an ordinance requiring owners of vacant city lots to maintain them and the building department enforces it.
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Betty Furness
Consumer Affairs
Pennyslvania Ave
Washington, D.C
6Th Ave
Wallace Defends Kennedy Dissent in Campaign Rally
Wallace defended Robert Kennedy's Vietnam War dissent as legitimate, contrasting it with treason. He vowed to indict anyone advocating Communist victory if elected, drawing 4000 to 4500 people at an outdoor Burlington rally during a North Carolina fundraising swing.
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Burlington
N.C
George Wallace
Robert Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
Wallace
Alabama
U.S
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Raleigh
Spice Hits Humprey Campaign in Texas Stop
Hubert H. Humphrey stirred campaign and sightseeing into a spicy Texas stop as 95-degree heat met his Democratic bid. Sen. George McGovern announced his candidacy, while Humphrey avoided discussing McCarthy and McGovern. His plane then flew to Washington.
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Harry Kelly
Associated Press
San Antonio, Tex
Hubert H. Humphrey
Texas
Texas White House
San Antonio
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