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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1966

Page

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Kennedy Book Settlement Reached Over Look Serial

Harper & Row seeks accord with Mrs. Kennedy to publish an 80 000 word Death of a President serial with deletions addressing personal life. Look magazine will run four parts starting Jan 10 with 300 000 word book to follow in April. Cowles and Canfield praise cooperation while firm awaits formal conference with Mrs. Kennedy’s attorney.

George Esper NEW York Harper & Row John F. Kennedy Look Magazine Edward S. Greenbaum Kennedy Simon H. Rifkind Gardner Cowles Board of Cowles Communica William Manchester Cowles

Oland City Hall Pact Authorized

Courtland council approves a 35412 contract with W L Glenn Building Supply Co. to build a controversial city hall behind Citizens Bank after a 1963 public vote favored the park site. About 150 citizens protested, seeking park placement.

Courtland R. E. Simpson Jr Tuscumbia W. L. Glenn Building Supply Co Citizens Bank

North Korean Pilots Train Hanoi Forces In Vietnam

U S intelligence confirms 25 to 50 North Koreans in North Vietnam in recent days. They arrived six to eight weeks ago and have flown from Hanoi bases. Officials say their exact role is unclear and they may be training or providing technical assistance.

U.S North Vietnam Hanoi Pentagon

No Snow This Christmas Says the Weatherman

Weather forecaster says chances for a white Christmas are slim as winter begins. He jokes that snow would have to be spread on by people. Foggy morning and unseasonably warm weather persist with three days until Christmas.

Moulton Youth Killed In Wreck

A 20 year old Moulton man Virgil Anthony Smith was killed when the 1967 Chevrolet he rode in left Alabama 33 and rolled over, throwing him clear before the car struck a power pole brace. His 15 year old sister Ethel was treated and released. The driver was 17 year old William Randolph of Moulton.

Moulton Here Alabama Lawrence County Harvey Elliott Alabama Highway Patrol Virgil Anthony Smith Smith Ethel Lawrence County Hospital Elliott A. C. Cook William Randolph Alabama 33 Elliott Funeral Home Frankie Holiday Danville Bondy McGregor Ont

Markets At A Glance New York and Chicago trading summary

New York stocks higher with active trading. Cotton quiet. Chicago wheat and corn lower due to liquidation and profit taking. Oats down with corn. Soybeans rise on strong demand. Butcher hogs receipts 4,000 with top price 22.50. Slaughter steers receipts 600 head, top 25.00.

New York Chicago

Civilian Toll in VietNam Runs About 1000 Monthly

AP report from Saigon notes civilian deaths in South Vietnam average about 1000 monthly with at least three times as many wounded. Officials say total deaths for the year reach about 12 000 to 13 270, figures incomplete and below See VIET estimates.

U.S

Eight Children Die In Windsor School Bus Crash

A tractor trailer crushed a school bus near Windsor Ontario killing eight grade school children returning from Frith School Maidstone. Thirteen more were injured as sand buried the wreckage and rescuers pulled trapped students free.

Windsor Ont Gerald Gemus Oldcastle Detroit River Detroit Frith Maidstone Genius

Double Track Plan Of Action In U S Defense Strategy

Johnson administration backs a dual approach to curb Soviet missile deployment through countermeasures and diplomacy. Defense Secretary McNamara will present details to Congress next year as finalized decisions unfold. Secretary Rusk coordinates the diplomatic track.

Washington Johnson U.S

Cost of living rises slightly in November

The Labor Department reports November CPI up one tenth of one percent the smallest monthly rise in six months. Pope Paul VI in his Christmas address calls for a miracle of good will to end the Vietnam war and says good will holds the key to peace.

Washington Labor Department Vatican City Paul VI

Challenge Met Window Escape At County Office

Two Morgan County workers faced an undignified exit when the second floor Board of Revenue office doors locked behind them. With no phone or keys, secretary Mildred Spencer and part time secretary Betty Scruggs climbed through a 16 inch by three foot window to leave the building.

Morgan County Poverty Program Mildred Spencer Betty Scruggs Board of Revenue Spencer

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Felix Decatur Daily Jim Garner Garner Accord O’land Winford Turner North Korea Billy Graham Vietnam Army Randolph Foster New Castle Ind U. S Saigon Graham Tan Son Nhut Robert D. Ohman South Vietnam James Levy Levy Marcel Lefrancois Stoney Ralph John M. Hightower Quickies Ken Reynolds
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