Large Viet Cong stronghold hit by massive helicopter assault
In a major Viet Nam operation, about 96 helicopters and nearly 1,000 Vietnamese troops attacked a suspected Cong concentration of 3,000 in jungle terrain. One U S lieutenant was killed when a 50 caliber round pierced his cockpit windshield. Maj. Ralph Irvin’s helicopter took heavy damage but returned to Saigon. fog delayed the strike earlier.
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XA BA Hao
Viet Nam
Robert Estes
Anson
Maine
Ralph Irvin
Redding
Calif
Saigon
South
Local collisions and police reports fill city diary
At the intersection of U S 31 and 14th Street a collision occurred involving Ancel R Shutt and Louise Alvey Creel with no injuries. A bicycle theft was reported after Jim Johnson rode to McCrory Economy and found his 26 inch red chrome bike missing. A gasoline siphoning incident was reported by Gene Chandler. A crash at 6th Avenue and 11th Street involved John H Wright and Reba Corden. City docket lists multiple charges from disorderly conduct to driving while intoxicated. A collision occurred on 6th Ave SE between William Bougher and William McGee. Alan Burleson earned a B S degree from Florence State College. See DIARY on Page 2.
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U. S. 31
14Th St
Ancel R. Shutt
West Taylor St
Kokomo
Ind
Louise Alvey Creel
Dogwood
McCrory
Jim Johnson
Chenault Dr. SE
6Th Ave
11Th St
John H. Wright
Joppa
Reba B. Corden
Decatur
City Recorder
William J. Bougher
14Th Ave
6Th
William Allen McGee
Madison 1
Alan Burleson
Wilson Burleson
1St Ave
Florence State College
How Should I Worship According to L P
The text argues worship is giving not getting. God has given all week and on the Lord's Day we should offer adoration and gratitude. Wealthy times urge selfish questions but worship should focus on giving love and counting blessings, finding satisfaction in Being in God's presence.
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L.P
Maddox Keeps Up His Fight
Atlanta AP report states segregationist Lester Maddox plans to defy federal orders by keeping the Pickrick Restaurant segregated while opening for business. He used ax handles and police clashes drew crowds amid blocking traffic and threats to workers. Jozell Rogers, a Pickrick employee, urged youths to desist. NAACP official A. R. Sampson warned job losses would be addressed by finding new work.
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Atlanta
Lester Maddox
Maddox
Pickrick
I. G. Cowan
Jozell Rogers
Rogers
A. R. Sampson
The
NAACP
GOP Hopeful Doubts Redistricting Bill Will Pass
Franklin County native Charles O. Smith, a U S House candidate, doubts a congressional redistricting bill will pass Alabama Legislature. He noted progress but said he would not testify before the Senate committee, citing public testimony during the special session. Smith stressed the pace of his statewide campaign and planned breakfast with state GOP leaders in Montgomery.
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North Alabama
Congress
Franklin County
Charles O. Smith
U.S
House of Representatives
Alabama
Senate
Smith
Greek Cypriots Demonstrate After Turkish Jets Recon
A Greek Cypriot demonstration in Nicosia protested American and British participation after Turkish air force jets conducted reconnaissance runs over Cyprus. Protesters chanted anti Western slogans outside the U.S. Embassy while police controlled the crowd. Cyprus reports at the U.N. reflect ongoing Turkish air activity.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Turkey
U.N. Security Council
All Nations
United States
Britain
Kokkina
U.S
Remap Bill Nears Last Major Hurdle
MONTGOMERY AP A congressional redistricting bill passed by the House won quick Senate committee approval amid Republican warnings of court action. Gov. Wallace urged a special session to avoid running statewide. In the mayoral race William Dickinson led a four man field with 661 votes. the Owens Junior High principal led with 740 in a separate contest.
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Montgomery
House
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
GOP
William Dickinson
Opelika
Dickinson
Wallace
Jennings
Stewart
Thomas H. Griffis
William D
Bill) Smith
Mayor Stewart Falls in Athens Runoff Chooses Two In Race
In Athens on Tuesday the incumbent Mayor Arthur Stewart was defeated as Limestone County teacher Robert Allen Tinnon and former gubernatorial candidate Wayne Bodie Jennings advanced to the runoff for the town mayor’s office.
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Winford Turner
Athens
Arthur Stewart
Limestone County
Robert Allen Tinnon
Wayne Bodie Jennings
Roane Seal
Wayne Sodie Jennings
Tinnon
Jennings
Four Solons Answer Governor Wallace in Alabama
Four state senators Vaughan Hill Robison Bob Gilchrist Bill McCain and E C Hornsby respond to charges by Governor George Wallace. They argue constitutional government requires checks on the administration and cite Wallace’s own campaign phrases to defend their opposition. Hornsby and Robison stress standing up for Alabama while Gilchrist notes cabinet and legislative leaders pushed succession bills ahead of redistricting.
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Montgomery
George Wallace
Vaughan Hill Robison
Bob Gilchrist
Morgan County
Bill McCain
Tuscaloosa
E. C. Hornsby
Tallapoosa
Wallace
Robison
Hornsby
Alabama
Gilchrist
Overnor
Moulton Names New Mayor After Runoff Win
Incumbent mayor Monroe Sandlin finished third in a four man race. Ben Corum and Dr George F. Carraway lead with 170 and 147 votes respectively, forcing a runoff on September 15. Ernest L. Hardyman trailed with 24 votes. Lucian A. Ayer won Place One on the council with 222 votes to 190 for J M. Kelley.
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Moulton
Monroe Sandlin
Lawrence County
Ben Corum
George F. Carraway
Corum
Carraway
Ernest L. Hardyman
Lucian A. Ayer
Harold Johnson
Orville W. Tanner
Dan Dobbs
H. J. McKee
Lloyd Logan
M. L. Hammons
Edward L. Monroe
Hammons
Monroe
John D. Chandler
W. D. Lindsey
Burleson
Burleson Leads In Hartselle Mayor Runoff Race
In Hartselle 1306 of 2000 voters cast ballots to trim six mayoral candidates to two. Burleson led with 434 votes, Long 384, with others: Nelson 246 Howell 125 Nunn 115 and Lott 2. Runoff set for Sept 15.
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Hartselle
John D. Burleson
John D. Long
Burleson
Long
W. O. Nelson
Sim Howell
Troy Nunn
E. A. Lott
Lott
Grady Long
Eisenhower backs GOP ticket amid Goldwater stance
Eisenhower pledged full support to the Republican ticket after Goldwater renounced backing of extremists. The move frames the campaign as a test for party unity ahead of key elections.
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Hershey, Pa
Eisenhower
Barry Goldwater
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks rise on moderate trading as bonds stay mixed. Cotton and soybeans gain with active demand, hogs steady to 25 cents higher, slaughter steers up to 50 cents, corn and oats higher with demand supporting wheat firmness in Chicago.
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New York
Commission House
Chicago
We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture Ad
Exchange Furniture Co advertises top prices for used furniture with contact number 353 4403.
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Exchange Furniture Co
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