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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

8

Television log heavy with programs and schedules

A dense daily TV schedule lists shows and times across channels with titles such as Garrison's Gorillas, It Takes a Thief, Alfred Hitchcock, Captain Kangaroo, Love of Life, Jeopardy, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Nightline style programs. Includes notes on changes and time slots central to the broadcasts.

Mr. Smith Wells Fargo Alfred Hitchcock Force of Impulse Joey Rene Merv Ourne

Every new one comes slightly used

The road to becoming a Volkswagen is a rough one with many obstacles. Thousands of inspectors test engines and transmissions as cars go through water, mud, salt, wind tunnels, and road-surface tests. The process rejects about 200 cars daily.

Volkswagen

Eisenhower Remains Critical in Hospital

President Eisenhower, aged 77, is in critical condition after a new round of spasmodic heartbeats. Doctors report the irregularity eased during Monday but remains a serious threat, with past episodes including ventricular fibrillation noted and feared for possible brain oxygen loss if not controlled.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower

FBI reports 1967 violent crime up 16 percent nationwide

The FBI Uniform Crime Reports for 1967 show a 16 percent rise in serious crimes from 1966, with violent offenses up 16 percent and property offenses up 17 percent. The increase persisted across all regions, says J Edgar Hoover.

F.B.I J. Edgar Hoover Hoover

Bendix system adds super stethoscope to airliner health tools

At Teterboro New Jersey the Bendix built unit combines flight recorder and digital computer to constantly monitor aircraft health for signs of deterioration. Automated stress alerts reach pilots who then notify ground crews for quick repairs.

Teterboro N.J

Kennedy Will Be Entered for Democratic Candidacy

An Ohio delegate said last night that Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s name will be placed in nomination for the Democratic presidential candidacy. Howard Metzenbaum of Cleveland reported strong, though initially stubborn, support from delegates and said efforts to win backing were meeting an unbelievable response.

Chicago Edward M. Kennedy Ohio Howard Metzenbaum Cleveland Kennedy Metzenbaum

Monroe Tax Assessor Named in Alabama

James E. Witherington of Uriah appointed by Gov. Albert Brewer to succeed the late Harry L. Lazenby as Monroe County tax assessor. The 48 year old auto salesman from Monroeville will serve a term expiring in October 1973.

Montgomery Ala James E. Witherington Uriah Harry L. Lazenby Monroe County Albert Brewer Witherington Monroeville

Delegations From Eight States Show Interest

In a briefing on the convention floor, eight state delegations expressed strong interest in the keynote event and its possible outcomes, signaling broad support across regions.

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