To Record A Yes Vote
A brief notice urges readers to dial 353-5042 to record a yes vote. The call line provides a simple civic action with no further details or context.
We found your results!
17 Dec 1967
Page 1
Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama
We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1967
Page
1
Decatur Daily Offers Dial-In Public Opinion Line
The Decatur Daily introduces a new Speak Out service where readers can vote Yes or No on daily questions by dialing a designated telephone number. Today marks the first publication of this initiative in the paper and in any U.S. daily newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
United States
Decatur
Alabama
Speak Out Vote on Gov Wal lace Bodyguards
A Decatur Daily speak out asks readers to vote yes or no on whether the state should pay salaries and expenses for former Gov George Wallace's bodyguards on out of state trips. Call numbers register the vote and results appear in tomorrow's edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Decatur Daily
U.S. Draft Boards largely avoid action on protestors
A New York Times survey found most draft boards took no action against students and others who protested the Vietnam War. Some boards acted on card burning or non possession, but nationwide checks showed only three cases tied to demonstrations despite Hershey's memorandum suggesting possible reclassifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vietnam
New York Times
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Feeney
Puerto Rico
Thunderchiefs and MIGs clash in Hanoi dogfights
U S fighter bombers attacked North Vietnam for a third straight day trading shots with MiG 21s and MiG 17s near Hanoi. F-105 Thunderchiefs from Thailand bases bombed the Yen Vien railroad yard and adjacent facilities while escort fighters engaged in air to air combat amid anti aircraft fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Yen Vien
Red China
Thailand
Air Force
Navy
Marine
Pieters
North Vigets
Haiphong
Canal déS_ Rapides
Snow Isolates Hundreds Of N M Indians
A brutal winter storm left Navajo communities cut off on the New Mexico reservation. Kirkland Air Force Base prepared to air in helicopter fuel to Window Rock Arizona to aid stranded residents. The four day blizzard disrupted travel, caused deaths, and trapped hundreds of Indians in isolated areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grants
N.M
Air Force
Kirkland Air Force Base
Albuquerque NM
Window Rock
Ariz
New Mexico
Southwest
Greyhound
Ft. Bliss
el Paso
Tex
U.S
Dateline Answers Reader Questions From Decatur Daily
A reader asks about enforcing prohibition in a dry county and jailing intoxicated passengers. Authorities may search with probable cause and press charges, but proof lies in court. Other questions cover multi billings, mailed pastry cloth orders, and sourcing cardamom in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry
Bridge Death Toll Remains Uncertain After Ohio River Collapse
Divers searched the Ohio River bottom after a quarter mile suspension bridge collapsed while heavy traffic crossed it. Officials reported 35 missing with eight bodies recovered. Coast Guard estimates of vehicles were based on typical rush hour patterns. Sonar found possible debris as two crane barges towed the bottom amid poor visibility and cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam S. Zabinski
U. S. Coast Guard
Huntington
W. Va
Zabinski
Coast—Guard
John Leitzinger
Ohio State Office of Civil Defense
Leitzinger
Constantine And Junta Seek Return To Throne
A five hour meeting at the Greek Embassy between King Constantine and Greece's military leaders failed to produce an agreement on his possible return to the throne. The unresolved discussion left open the chance of a renewed monarchy amid ongoing political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Constantine
Greece
Greek king faces junta terms in proposed settlement
Greek sources say acceptance of junta proposals would render King as a puppet. Conditions include royal assent to decrees since last April, junta approval of any royal initiative, public acceptance by the king, Queen Mother Frederika remaining abroad, and a changed palace staff. The king did not rule out returning, but counterproposals were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junta
Panayotis Pipinelis
Ieronymous Kotsonis
Greece
Athens
Frederika
Johnson lauds 90th Congress as tax clash looms
Washington AP reports LBJ praises the new Congress as it opens a month-long holiday while facing a possible income tax hike. The 9th Congress ended its first session by approving $157.1 billion in federal spending, surpassing the 1942 wartime record of $147.1 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Congress
9Th Congress
Johnson signs stamp increase and pay raise law
President Johnson signed a law boosting pay for all civilian and military government employees and raising the cost of a first class letter from five to six cents. He spoke from a White House cabinet room during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
White House
Gold Price To Remain At 35 Dollars
United States reaffirms policy to keep gold at 35 dollars an ounce in face of European buying. Six London gold pool nations join U S in backing the move, saying devaluation would follow if the price rose. Policy statement from Secretary Fowler and Federal Reserve chief Martin follows Britain’s pound devaluation and Basel meeting outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Coyne
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Europe
London
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
William McChesney ‘Martin Jr
Federal _Reserve Board
Johnson
U.S
Basel
Switzerland
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Heating Ads Urge Call to Davidson Heating Service
Advertising for Heating Sales And Service lists Davidson Heating Service at 353-4623. The ad urges readers to call for heating system needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Davidson Heating Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
DIAL
Felix Belair JR
New York Times News Service
Paul F Feeney
Massachusetts
Uap
Hershey
National
N.M. Indians
Dateline
Madison County
Morgan County
Sheriff's Department
Gas, Water and Electric
Richard Watkins
Electric Department
Betty Crocker
G. C. Decatur
Minneapolis
Michigan
G. F. C. Decatur
Huntsville
Hickory Farm
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Ohio
Anthony Ripley
Point Pleasant
Constantine Andrew Junta
Sydney
Gruson
LBJ
By Joe Hall
Lee Johnson
John W Hwy
Robinson Furniture
Ady
Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.