No Inflation In 1966 Seen Johnson Says
President Johnson told business leaders he expects record prosperity without inflation in 1966 and urged wage price restraint. He called for cooperative decisions by industry labor and government to keep wages and prices in line with federal guideposts and cited sacrifices of American troops in Viet Nam. He reiterated unconditional talks to end the Vietnam conflict as inflation concerns grow.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Business Council
Washington
Viet Nam
Markets At A Chance Markets At A Chance
New York stocks mixed on heavy trading while bonds stay firm. Chicago notes show strong general demand for wheat and oats, with soybeans in strong demand. Hog prices rise 50 cents to $1, top $28. Slaughter steers mostly steady, top $25.75.
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New York
Chicago
Austin High Band Booster Bake Sale in Decatur
The Decatur area hosts a bake sale sponsored by the Austin High Band Booster Club at Kroeger's and Kwick Check stores from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Nearby, the Decatur Fire Department logged two grass fire calls on Magnolia Eastmeade and 16th Ave with no losses. Also on the horizon, the Alabama State Society of the American Medical Technologists will meet in Montgomery Saturday at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Austin High Band Booster Club
Kroeger’s
Kwick Check
Decatur Fire Department
Magnolia
Eastmeade
16Th Ave
Alabama State Society of the American Medical Technologists
Montgomery
Jury Ponders Anniston Case
In Anniston Alabama Hubert Damon Strange a white service station attendant awaits a verdict in the murder trial of Willie Brewster a 38 year old Negro foundry worker The jury of white men deliberated about four hours before being sent home and may face a mistrial after a juror fell ill Judge Parker urged reseating the panel and resuming after dinner with the ill juror reported as improving.
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Anniston
Ala
Hubert
Damon Strange
Strange
Willie Brewster
J. B. Stoner
Robert M. Parker
O. R. Deason
Deason
Rain to Replace Freezing Weather in North Alabama
Mild temperatures and scattered light rain are expected to replace subfreezing conditions across Decatur and North Alabama tonight into Friday, according to a Huntsville Weather Bureau spokesman. The official forecast calls for rain, ending the streak of freezing weather in the region.
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Decatur
North Alabama
Huntsville Weather Bureau
City Yule Parade One Of Biggest
The yuletide parade in the city will run Friday from 6 30 p m on Bank Street to Gordon Drive 2nd Avenue with 57 units. WMSL TV will televise the event featuring local bands amateur and professional floats officials beauty queens and Santa Claus led by state troopers and Lakeside High School band. Prize money of 75 50 and 25 will go to top amateur float. Parade sponsored by Jaycees and Downtown Action Committee.
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Bank St
2Nd Ave
Gordon Dr
Wmsl-Tv
Decatur
Lakeside High School
Joe Perrin
The
Jaycees
Downtown Action Committee
County Highway Change Discussed With Employees
Morgan County road crews from all four districts filled the room for a question and answer session with Revenue and Control board members and the county engineer about the new unit system for road and bridge construction and maintenance. Board Chairman Guy D Roberts and Commissioners Paul Colesdale and others spoke about the changes and next steps for the highway department.
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Morgan County
Board of Revenue and Control
Guy D. Roberts
Paul Col
Firemen Shift Reductions Take Effect in Decatur
Chief Floyd Elkins announces Decatur Fire Department shifts reduced from about 80 hours to 56 per week. The change, long anticipated, begins today and affects daily operations across the department. CORA BLAIR reports for the Daily.
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Cora Blair
Decatur Fire Department
Floyd Elkins
Cullman Youth Dies In Crash
A 17 year old Cullman youth, Carl Stephen Bontrager, was killed when the 1961 Buick he rode in rear ended a trailer truck on U S 31. Companions John Wendell Shaw Jr. and Bobby Wayne Reed were injured and underwent surgery. their conditions were listed as fair. The driver of the truck, Willard R Slaughter of Helena, was not hurt. Police could not confirm who was driving the car. See Cullman on page 2.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Carl Stephen Bontrager
Birmingham Ave
Cullman Hospital
John Wendell Shaw Jr
Bobby Wayne Reedr
U.S. 31
Willard R. Slaughter
Helena
Security Mutual Finance Corp mortgage loan notice
Security Mutual Finance Corp at 714 Bank St. offers mortgage and real estate loan services as advertised by the firm contact number 353-0742. The snippet indicates a focus on loans and real estate financing in a local banking context.
Courtroom Deliberations Near As Verdict Looms In Klansmen Case
In Montgomery a federal jury begins deliberations after a 58 minute charge from U S District Judge Frank M Johnson Jr. Three Alabama Klansmen Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr 22 William Orville Eaton 41 Eugene Thomas 42 are charged with conspiring to violate civil rights tied to the Viola Liuzzo murder. The packed courtroom listens as the judge urges a fair verdict and notes the defendants stand guilty only in the eyes of law.
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Ala
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
Detroit
Mich
Johnson
Ku Klux Klan
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Liuzzo
Three Jets Downed By Hanoi Fire
U S pilots report three American jet fighters downed in Hanoi area raids within 24 hours, including one from the atomic powered carrier Enterprise on its first combat day in the South China Sea. Two Enterprise pilots are missing. four Enterprise airmen were rescued. On the ground near Go Cong City, 14 Viet Cong were killed in a multi battalion operation.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Enterprise
North
South China Sea
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Go Cong City
Slow Viet Nam Buildup Seen
Washington officials today discounted any dramatic immediate reinforcement of U S troops in South Vietnam despite expectations of a future increase. The pace hinges on developing ports depots and facilities to receive and support more troops, with work at Cam Ranh Bay progressing as authorities weigh steps toward a potential buildup.
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Washington
U.S
South Viet Nam
Cam Ranh
Britain and USSR urged to cooperate to end Vietnam war
In Moscow AP dispatch Michael Stewart said Britain hopes to work with the Soviet Union to end the Vietnam conflict. In London AP report Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced agreement with President Kenneth Kaunda to supply British planes for Zambia defense with Royal Air Force fighters ready to move in immediately.
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Moscow
Michael Stewart
Britain
Soviet Union
Viet Nam
London
Harold Wilson
Kenneth Kaunda
Zambia
Royal Air Force
Humphrey urges S states to use new education bills
Richmond Virginia AP report notes Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged Southern states to capitalize on two major education bills Congress passed earlier this year. He emphasized support for school funding and equal access measures, urging governors and educators to act promptly.
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Richmond, Va
Hubert H. Humphrey
Decatur Firm wins Marshall Building Contract
Bryson Construction Co. Inc. of Decatur awarded a 358,808 dollar contract by Munson Space Flight Center for a non destructive testing facility to test rocket materials in simulated space environments. The 8 780 square foot building will include four shielded radiographic laboratories and offices. Construction site is near Rideout Road and Road F southwest of Propulsion See Decatur.
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Decatur Firm
Marshall Building
Huntsville — Marshal Space Flight Center
Bryson Construction Co., Inc
Decatur
Bryson
Rideout Road
Gemini 7 and 6 review for dual spaceflight launch
Cape Kennedy report notes Gemini 7 schedule holds firm for Saturday blastoff. Technicians prep Gemini 6 for its second flight with Walter Schirra Jr. and Thomas Stafford to rendezvous with Gemini 7 on December 13. Crew members and officials review plans while conditions forecast as satisfactory.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
America
Walter Mchirra Jr
Thomas P. Stafford
Security Mutual Auto Financing Ad at 714 Bank Street
Automobile financing offered by Security Mutual Finance Corp at 714 Bank Street. Contact 353-0742 for loan options and terms advertised in the notice.
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Associated Press
Decatur High School
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Lawrence County High School
Alabama A and M
Hazlewood High School
Leighton High School
Lee High School
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Frank Borman
James A. Lovell Jr
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Charles A. Berry
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Miami
Miami, Fla
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