Southeast Asia and Defense Policy Clash in Washington
The Johnson administration and Republicans clash over Southeast Asian and defense policy as the campaign heats up. The Defense Department and Senate Leader Mansfield lead counterattacks while GOP leaders accuse a no win policy in Vietnam to dodge post election decisions. Goldwater warns of a potential 90 percent cut in deliverable nuclear capability if current policies persist.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Pentagon
Johnson Administration
Defense Department
Senate
Mike Mansfield
GOP
South Viet Nam
Barry Goldwater
U.S
Goldwater
Committees To Pick Districts Solons To Enter
The State Senate moved toward adjournment of the special session by passing a watered down bill on districting for congressional candidates. The bill removes a requirement for separate ballots listing candidates and leaves district selection to party committees. The House concurred in Senate amendments to a trade school junior college bond issue, sending it to Gov. Wallace by a 72 to 5 vote.
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Montgomery
State Senate
Senate
House
George Wallace
Picnic at Neel ball park fundraiser and games
An all day picnic will be held at Neel ball park Saturday with three baseball games and proceeds for payment on the field. Lt. Gilber Hunter, son of Mrs Mable Hunter, visits his mother until Sunday. he has served at Rota Naval Station, Spain. An 8 pm entertainment at the DAV Home is open to the public. Diary note on Page 2.
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Neel Ball Park
Gilber Hunter
Mable Hunter
Oak St
Rota Naval Station
Spain
DAV
God Answers Problems Through Bible and Grace
A Baytown reader asks if God can answer all problems. The reply notes some issues are revealed by Scripture while others remain hidden, citing Paul who asked God to remove a thorn but was refused. The article reports a truck crash near Hillsboro killing A. C. Hunt of Osceola Arkansas and notes the driver’s grace to endure.
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Paul
Decatur Gen
Oral Hospital
Hillsboro
U.S. 20
Grace
A. C. Hunt
Osceola
Ark
Trucker killed in Lawrence after tire blowout crash
Troopers report a eastbound loaded meal truck ran off the road near Lawrence. The tractor overturned spilling meat bags. the driver Hunt was found fatally injured after apparently being run over. Fuel leaked but no fire. A separate two car crash near Athens caused $150 damage.
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Hunt
Cleo strengthens with 70 mph winds in Caribbean
Tropical storm Cleo nears Barbados and Windward Islands as warnings rise. Miami dispatch notes 70 mph winds and growing threat to nearby territories.
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Miami
Fla
Barbados
Markets At A Glance
New York markets show mixed stocks with selective gains while bonds edge higher and cotton trades slowly. Chicago grains are varied with wheat steady to easier, corn firm after a late rally, and oats firm with corn. soybeans ease. Hog prices rise 50 cents to $1.25, top $19, and slaughter steers gain 50 cents to $1.50, top $28.
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New York
Chicago
Rallies Spark Across Vietnam After U S Advisers Deaths
In Saigon and cities like Hue and Can Tho thousands of students protested demanding civilian government and Khanh's resignation. They cited press freedom and abolition of the charter, while Buddhist leaders urged tougher action. protests followed four American adviser deaths and a major ambush. Police monitored demonstrations as exams were scaled back.
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John T. Wheeler
Saigon
Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Ton
Tue
Khanh
Hue Tuy Hoa
Can Tho
Wallace Calls For Civil Rights Act Repeal
Alabama Governor George Wallace urged the Democratic convention platform committee to repeal the recently enacted civil rights act saying no civil rights plank would be acceptable to the South. He warned the party faced an irreconcilable split if its stance did not shift.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Alabama
George Wallace
Democratic Convention Platform Committee
South
Inspection To Help Owners In Decatur
Decatur Housing Authority executive director Charles Parker outlined a resolution to inspect all dwellings for the protection of property owners. He said the program will modernize codes and improve administration, with zoning updates tied to a long range land use plan, noting several projects under city supervision.
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Mike Freeman
Decatur Housing Authority
Charles Parker
Decatur
Parker
Army Of Congo Pushes Rebels Out Of Bukavu
Congolese army forces under Col. Leonard Mulamba retook Bukavu after three days of heavy fighting as rebels retreated west toward Shabanda. U N officials counted over 300 dead in the streets. three Americans reported missing.
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Robin Mannick
Leopoldville
The
Congo
Bukavu
Leonard Mulamba
Shabanda
U.N
Mulamba
U.S. Air Force
ARMY
Red Chinese Base Hinted in Central Africa via Brazzaville
AP dispatch notes Peking influence spreading in the former French Congo with Brazzaville as a hub for a revolutionary network. The National Council for Liberation of the Congo issues communiques under Lumumbist branding, aiding an eastern Leopoldville uprising. Burundi and Angola cited as spillover targets.
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French Congo
Peking
Central
West Africa
Brazzaville
Congo Republic
Congo
Leopoldville
China
Congos
Angola
Leopoldville Congo
Stanleyville
People's Liberation Army
Central Africa
National Council For Liberation of the
Moise Tshombe
Brazzaville Congo
Burundi
Richest mines of history and legend in Limestone county
Coming Sunday in the Daily, John Knox profiles a descendant of three Valley clans who reveal a panorama of lore and legend about a famed Tennessee Valley mine area north of Mooreville, stretching back to the first settlers before the Indian wars.
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Tennessee Valley
Limestone County
Mooresville
John Knox
Free Electrolux vacuum demo by Glenn Butler
Glenn Butler offers a free Electrolux demonstration featuring vacuums shampoos and polishes. Contact 353-9579 for details and scheduling.
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Electrolux
Glenn Butler
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