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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1965

Page

11

Year Of Silence For Republicans Year Of Silence For Republicans

James Marlow analyzes a quiet year for the GOP in 1965. Republicans struggled to articulate ideas and unify factions, with leaders focusing on reconciling splinters and avoiding Birch Society confrontation while eyeing the 1966 elections and a potential 1968 presidential nominee.

GOP Ray C. Bliss John Birch Society The Birch Society Republican Congression Aps John Rousselot Republican House Gerald R. Ford Michigan Rousselot Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois

Five Mississippians sue Time for 5 million over Life report

Five Philadelphia residents filed libel suits in U S District Court in Birmingham seeking 1 million dollars each against Time Inc. They allege a December 18, 1964 Life magazine article falsely labeled them as Ku Klux Klan members in connection with the Philadelphia slaying of three civil rights volunteers Andrew Goodman Michael Schwerner and James Chaney. Plaintiffs Gerald Akin Oliver Warner Bernard Lee Akin James Harris Tommy Horne Earl Akin argue the piece damaged their reputations and businesses.

Birmingham Ala Time, Inc Philadelphia Miss Life Magazine Arthur Hanes U. S. District Court Alabama Life Andrew Goodman Michael Schwerner James Chaney Oliver R. Warner Jr Bernard Lee Akin James Thomas Harris Tommy A. Horne Earl B. Akin

LBJ and Wilson Confer Again in Washington

President Johnson and British Prime Minister Harold Wilson met again in Washington as talks centered on Rhodesia’s independence, nuclear arms sharing with the Atlantic Alliance, and British defense cuts. Attendees included Bundy Ball Bruce and Sir Patrick Dean. Wilson had spoken at the UN in New York before the return meeting.

Washington Johnson Harold Wilson Britain Atlantic Alliance Wilson McGeorge Bundy George W. Ball U.N. General Assembly New York

Representative Jones Addresses Missile School Graduates

U S Rep Bob Jones of Scottsboro was to award diplomas at the Redstone Arsenal at 10 a m today to 215 graduates of the Army Ordnance Guided Missile School The largest class in the school s 13 year history Included are 47 officers from Germany Italy and the United States and 168 enlisted men from Nationalist China Germany and Korea

Jones U. S Bob Jones Scottsboro Redstone Arsenal Army Ordnance Guided Missile School Germany Italy U.S China Korea

Medics Heroic Night Amid Lai Khe Firefight

Sgt. Igors Macalkin a 29 year old infantry division medic recalls a brutal night of Viet Cong ambush and artillery near Lai Khe. He treated wounded buddies amid crossfire and helicopter strafing, then survived with the help of a U S bomber and a daring helicopter pickup. A tear marked his quiet memory of family and loneliness.

Peter Arnett Lai Khe South Viet Nam Igors Macalkin Macalkin 1St Infantry Division Mocalkin Denver Boston United States Latvia Europe U.S. Army U.S Maxwell Ezell Cline Cline Spartanburg S.C

Program Schedule Snapshot From ET TV Lineup

A compact listing shows ETV pre college English 63233 5 Wild Wild West 8 Lieutenant 12 Wild Wild West 13 Christmas Cartoon 19 Wild Wild West 23 Christmas Cartoon 1% 5 Smothers Brothers 6 Farmer's Daughter 8 Farmer's Daughter 12 Smothers Brothers 13 Mr. Roberts 19 Smothers Brothers 23 Mr. Roberts 31 Farmer's Daughter ETV Ghost Sonata 10:30 5 Movie 6 Movie 8 Nightlife 12 News 13 Wild Wild West 19 Movie 23 Johnny Carson 31 Movie

News Maverick Rifleman Marshal Dillon Tammy Lieutenant Gomer Pyle USMC Salute To Freedom Honey West Mitch Miller Smothers Brothers Farmer’s Daughter Mr. Roberts ETV Johnny Carson O'Brien

U.S. Deaths in Viet Nam Below Estimates

Washington reports U S casualties lower than feared with 1 496 combat deaths by mid January 1961 and 1 241 in the year. Communist losses pegged at about 35 000 with many unaccounted bodies. Non combat deaths rise to 437. Korea toll noted at 33 629 dead and 6 863 wounded.

Washington Pentagon Viet Nam U.S

Health Capsules Kidney Stone Pill Dissolves Stone

A health capsule discusses whether a pill can dissolve a kidney stone. It addresses common remedies, medical guidance, and when to seek professional evaluation. The piece emphasizes that treatment depends on stone size, location, and patient health.

Doctors Seek Long Found Pill For Osteoarthritis

Doctors have spent years searching for an effective treatment while none has emerged. Tomorrow focuses on osteoarthritis, exploring potential options and ongoing research in the field.

World’s largest sassafras tree found in Owensboro

Standing on the lawn of Dr. O. W. Bush’s home is the largest known sassafras tree in the world. The 250-year-old giant, verified by the American Forestry Association, measures 18 feet in circumference and stands 90 feet tall.

Owensboro, Ky Dr. O. W. Bush American Forestry Association

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