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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1968
Page
1
Freeman G. Lee, a Marshall Center engineer, recalled June visits to Czechoslovakia where he found the people happy and friendly, not preoccupied with government. He contrasted them with Hungarians in 1956 and said Prague could seem like an American city with no visible military activity beyond a border patrol.
Secretary Orville Freeman announced a Farm Home Administration low interest loan for low income families to build better homes with payments aligned to income. He spoke at the Decatur Huntsville Jetport dedication and predicted millions of loan applications. Freeman also noted limited knowledge on the Czechoslovakia invasion and cited discussions with President Johnson, Vice President Humphrey, Sen. Sparkman, and Rep. Jones.
President Johnson condemned the Czechoslovak invasion as tragic and contrived and urged the Soviet Union and other nations to withdraw troops. He spoke after meeting with advisers and a late NSC session, signaling urgent consultations to defend Czechoslovakia’s charter rights.
An advertisement offers guaranteed Frigidaire service from Robinson Furniture located on Second Avenue with the contact number 353-2370.
Peek Oldsmobile Cadillac in Decatur since 1934 announces a $120,000 project on U S 31 a 28 000 square foot facility on 3 5 acres between Bentley Restaurant and Hicks Chevrolet Construction to finish in December David M Peek co owner with Milton A Peek says space for service display and body shop will triple current capacity The firm employs 21 and will add jobs. Peek notes growth in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties and that they are the only Cadillac and Oldsmobile dealers in the area.
AP dispatches report Democratic critics unsettled by Soviet action in Czechoslovakia while noting rising public demand for bombing in Vietnam. Moscow cites unconfirmed resignations of Kosygin and Grechko over Prague intervention. Chicago agency quotes a McCarthy aide on Nixon leading Humphrey in a national poll.
Soviet forces with East German and allied troops moved into Czechoslovakia to quell liberal reforms. Casualties mounted with multiple deaths and dozens wounded as international protests rose. Prague’s radio station was hit and key leaders were detained as the invasion unfolded.
Governor Brewer announces a four percent pay raise for Alabama teachers starting fall term funded by a $7.2 million conditional appropriation approved last year. The raise bases on master’s and bachelor’s pay scales, with local boards setting actual salaries. Brewer expects tax receipts to cover future school funding and anticipates Education Study Commission recommendations for larger increases in 1969.
North Vietnamese forces shot down nine American helicopters near the DMZ as U S troops closed a cordon around about 100 enemy soldiers near Quang Tri City. Initial counts: 13 North Vietnamese and three U S cavalrymen killed, 15 Americans wounded.
Army doctors at Walter Reed report Ike had a comfortable night and improved heart rhythm frequency but still classify his condition as critical. The bulletin notes a continued favorable trend in cardiac irregularities and rapid heart action, following a prior concern linked to his past heart attack.
Summer is prime time for photos with a DECATURE DAILY contest inviting entries for four remaining rounds. Entries must be processed quickly to qualify, as the third contest ends Saturday at noon followed by three weekly rounds. Prizes include five dollars for best shots in three categories black and white scenes human interest and animals or children with color shots in one general category and a fifty dollar grand prize next month.
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