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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1965

Page

10

Doar to sue districts over segregation policy plans

The Justice Department plans court actions against school districts maintaining segregation or rejecting federal funds to preserve it. Attorney General John Doar, in a Face the Nation interview, said if districts do not desegregate voluntarily, suits will be pursued. Details on number of districts or states were not provided.

Associated Press Washington Justice Department John Doar Dear CBS Supreme Court Congress Washington House Gerald R. Ford Herbert Hoover Ford Hoover

Social Security Expansion Urged by Chamber Task Force

A 100 member task force led by Erwin D. Canham of the Christian Science Monitor recommends bringing all Americans into the Social Security program. In phase two of the poverty study the panel also calls the $44 minimum monthly benefit unrealistically low, focusing on the sick disabled and aged.

Washington USS. Chamber of Commerce Erwin D. Canham Christian Science Monitor

Army Chief of Staff Visits South Viet Nam at Christmas

Gen. Harold K. Johnson makes a Christmas visit to South Viet Nam as the nation notes ongoing wartime duties. Richard Maguire resigns as Democratic National Committee treasurer, to be replaced on an acting basis by Clifton C. Carter. President and Mrs. Johnson attend Sunday services at National City Christian Church in Washington. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield salutes U S armed forces in Viet Nam for disciplined courage and dedication.

Army Harold K. Johnson South Viet Nam Richard Maguire Democratic National Committee Chifton C. Carter Johnson National City Christian Church Washington Associated Press Senate Mike Mansfield United States Viet Nam

Bob Hope Arrives in Bangkok for 14th Christmas Tour

Comedian Bob Hope reached Bangkok just before midnight with a troupe including Carroll Baker Les Brown Anita Bryant and Diant Lynn Bats for five U S troop shows in Thailand The first performance is Tuesday at Takli air base about 220 miles north of Bangkok The group plans to travel to South Vietnam on Christmas Eve.

Bangkok Thailand Bob Hope U.S Hope Carroll Baker Les Brown Anita Bryant U.S.A Diant Lynn Bats Takli Air Base South Viet Nam

Police break up Italian art thief gang in archeological haul

In Chieti Italy police arrested five men as part of a crackdown on a gang that specialized in stealing archeological treasures from early Christian era sites. The operation recovered a cache of ceramics and other artifacts.

Chieti Italy

Parachuting Santa Strikes Power Lines in Ireland

A parachuting Santa Claus was blown into a 10,000-volt power line in Rathdrum Ireland causing a brilliant flash. He escaped with burns and a broken arm as Kenneth Conway's parachute tangled in the wires. Police report a gang has operated in the Abruzzi and Puglia areas of southeast Italy with losses exceeding 160000 dollars.

Abruzzi Puglia Italy Santa Claus Kenneth Conway

Flea Control for Dogs and Household Prevention

A reader asks how to deal with fleas on a dog and in the home. Banish the dog while treatment is applied. Veterinarian dip and shampoo followed by spray powder or oral pills can control external parasites. Flea issues lessen in cold weather but may recur in spring. stay vigilant.

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