White House to Host First Wedding in 53 Years
Lynda Bird Johnson and Marine Captain Charles Robb prepare to wed at the White House, marking the first presidential daughter’s wedding there since 1912. The couple’s courtship followed years of public attention and private moments amid political life and national scrutiny.
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Red s blast Green Beret camp and space interest drops
Space interest plunges to a four year low per Trendex survey in six cities. The poll shows only half favoring national space competition amid budget cuts and rising public concerns over poverty water and pollution. Meanwhile in Vietnam Communist gunners attack a Green Beret camp near the Cambodian border wounding eight Special Forces troopers and pressing U S infantry reinforcements as air strikes continue with limited weather.
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Dateline answers readers questions on Poitier and local billing
Dateline provides reader inquiries about Sidney Poitier including his career and TV showings with notes from Decatur Theater Manager Jim Duncan. It also covers local Coke throwaway bottles, garbage tax billing figures, and questions about electric department costs and bid comparisons with explanations from city officials.
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Wallace Aides Battle for Public Spotlight in California
In California Wallace aides shape campaign moves as Gallup polls show his gains and weaknesses against Johnson and Nixon. More than 71,000 fans watched Alabama battle Auburn in rain at Legion Field, with full coverage on B-1. daily readers get the new Family Weekly in today’s Sunday edition.
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McCarthy Opens Bid as Kennedy Legacy Looms
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy began his Democratic presidential bid in Chicago. He faulted President Johnson and urged a return to the high hopes once espoused by Adlai Stevenson and John F. Kennedy, arguing America needs a fresh promise.
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Administration Attacks Steel Price Rise Amid Tax Talk
President Johnson’s aides denounced a price boost in sheet steel and linked it to labor contracts at Ford with CIO Auto Workers involved. McCarthy announced a White House bid while stressing antiwar policy and faced a cautious reception from Conference leaders.
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Saturn Five Shield Offered Top Protection
The Apollo spacecraft that rode into far orbit atop the Saturn 5 moon rocket could have shielded the crew during atmospheric entry, the space agency said Saturday. The seven page postscript to the maiden flight, dated November 9, was released with the report.
Death of Francis Spellman Archbishop of New York
Francis Cardinal Spellman died in New York at 11 45 p m after a massive cerebral accident. He was 78 and served as archbishop of New York since 1939 leading the church’s richest diocese and famed for Christmas visits to U S forces abroad. The death drew shock from figures including Senator Robert Kennedy and others who recalled his vigorous advocacy and fundraising.
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City's Christmas Contest Begins
The Wishful Diggers Garden Club sponsors Decatur's annual Christmas decorating contest open to all residents. Prizes total about $300 with a $50 top cash prize from THE DECATUR DAILY. Entries due December 17 with judging December 18 to 21. winners announced Christmas Eve.
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