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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

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Cairo Dims Hope for Peace via Cairo Concessions

Arab diplomats familiar with Cairo positions say the United Arab Republic would accept a settlement that internationalizes the Gaza Strip and demilitarizes the Sinai, waives refugee repatriation, and allows continued waterway passage. They describe these as substantial concessions while noting Israel has not favored direct talks or a peace treaty.

Eric Pace New York Times Cairo United Arab Republic Middle East Gaza Strip Sinai Peninsula Gamal Abdel Nasser Israel Egypt U.A.R Gunnar V. Jarring Sweden United Nations Strait of Tiran Inter National Court Suez Canal Sinai U. N Palestine Levi Eshkol Knesset Eshkol Gulf of Aqaba Nasser

Hartselle Woman Dies After Pistol Wound Investigation Opened

A 25 year old Hartselle woman Mrs Shirley Faye Wallace died after a head wound from a .22 pistol at her Rocky Ford home. Her boyfriend Jack Nelson 27 remained at the scene and investigators questioned him. Autopsy will be performed by State Toxicologist Dr Van Pruitt as Morgan County deputies continue the case.

David Sandlin Shirley Faye Wallace Hartseller Investiga Hartselle Morgan County Faial John McBride Wallace Huntsville Hospital Rocky Ford McBride van Pruitt Jack Nelson Block-Chandler Hospital Sandlin Block Chandler Hospital Clarence Harris Nelson Lee Hartselle

Two Saigon area clashes draw 9th Division forces

U S troops guarding southern approaches to Saigon fought Viet Cong at two points nine miles apart. Helicopters landed over 1 000 men from the 9th Division 24 miles south of Saigon trying to encircle an enemy unit estimated at more than 100. Northward, ten miles closer to Saigon, another 9th Division force of about 300 troops reportedly wiped out a Viet Cong platoon of around 40 with three American wounded.

Saigon 9Th Division

Caped Kennedy satellite tumbles from wrong orbit in failed mission

In Cape Kennedy Florida engineers aboard the $28 million mission report the American Applications Technology Satellite 4 fell into an incorrect orbit after a rocket failure. In San Antonio President Johnson visited an Army hospital where intestinal X rays will be flown to Bethesda for Navy doctors study and Mayo Clinic internist review. In Los Angeles gun battles in Watts left three Negroes dead and 35 wounded, including six police officers.

Cape Kennedy Fla America San Antonio, Tex Johnson Army Hospital Bethesda Navy Mayo Clinic LOS Angeles Watts

Maddox presidential caliber? Decatur city council town halls asked

The item asks whether Georgia Governor Lester Maddox holds presidential potential and whether Decatur should set up recurring nighttime Town Hall meetings. It reflects political speculation and local governance questions.

Decatur City Council

Complete Storm Window and Door Repairs Ad

Windproof Storm Window Co offers complete repairs and installation services. Call 353-1203 for estimates and service details.

Win Cash With That Snapshot

Amateur photographers have until Saturday noon to enter the second Decatur Daily weekly photo contest. Winners in black and white and color divisions receive $5 prizes and qualify for the See WIN On Page 2 feature.

Decatur Daily Weekly

Markets Summary from New York and Chicago Reports

Markets show gains in New York with active trading. Commodities drift lower as cotton and wheat fall, corn drops on export demand, oats ease, and soybeans ease on demand. Hog prices rise to 21.50 while slaughter steers hold steady at 29.00.

New York Chicago

Moving Ad Promotes SHARP MOVERS Service

Local mover SHARP MOVERS offers free estimates with contact number 353 2828 for residents planning a move.

Thousands Set to Vote in Area Municipal Elections

Thousands in Decatur and surrounding towns vote Tuesday for mayor and council seats. Decatur lists 28 choices with 26 for council while other towns including Hartselle Eva Flint Trinity Somerville Falkville Moulton Courtland Hillsboro Town Creek Athens Ardmore Lester and Cullman hold polls from 8 a.m. Campaigns shift from a weekend rally as Roy Odom faces Charles Gunthorp for mayor and council candidates vie for Place Nos. 2 and 5 among others.

Decatur Counci Hartselle Eva Flint Trinity Somerville Falkville Moulton Courtland Hillsboro Town Creek Athens Ardmore Lester and Cullman Roy Odom Charles Gunthorp Norman - al- Tomorrow Bright L. G. Boutwell Reneau inCarrell Russell Humphrey Charles Martin Wallace H. D. Milton

Maddox weighs presidential bid at news conference

Gov. Lester Maddox said he is giving serious consideration to seeking the Democratic nomination for president. He spoke in Savannah during a Georgia Municipal Association event and promised a firm decision by Saturday after talks with conservative leaders and discussions with George Wallace.

Ted Simmons Associated Press Savannah, Ga Lester Maddox Maddox Savannah The Georgia Municipal Association George Wallace Wallace

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