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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

12

Viet Nam War Threatens Johnson In 1966 Elections

President Johnson faces a tough political test as Vietnam drags on. Republicans already push the war as a key issue, arguing for stronger action and challenging his leadership. Johnson must balance domestic opinion and international diplomacy while seeking a settlement before the next congressional races.

Washington Viet Nam Johnson Senate White House Harry S. Truman Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Khan Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Korea

Banks Step In To Save Mobile General Hospital

Four Mobile banks agreed to finance Mobile General Hospital on a temporary basis. They would postpone $425,000 in loan payments and provide a $325,000 loan to keep the 260 year old charity facility operating while awaiting a permanent legislative solution in 1967. Board Chairman Ralph G Holberg lauded the banks for their timely action.

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City Hospital Finance Proposals After Bank Offer

The hospital now receives funds from a 3 mill property tax. The Hospital Board faced two options when the banks offered help: City of Mobile take over and guarantee operations until June 1967 as a non charity hospital, or float a new $1 million bond to cover debts and service for the next two years. About 12,000 U.S. children die in accidents annually.

City of Mobile

Sun helmets become status symbols for Pacific naval officers

In Palau the sun helmets worn by United States naval officers in the Pacific became coveted status symbols after the Americans left. Chiefs prohibited storekeepers from selling them to commoners, preserving scarcity among the elite.

United States Pacific Palau Islands

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