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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1965

Page

1

Local arrests and incidents reported in county docket

The city recorder lists weekend arrests for disorderly conduct intoxication public street violations driving while intoxicated and no driver license plus reports of reckless driving red light violations dog at large and pistol without permit. An Alabama state line accident damaged property near Town Creek and a Spur gas station says oil thefts involved three youths and a woman in a 1963 Chevrolet.

City Recorder Alabama Town Creek Alabama 101 Linda Harville El- 2 Town Creek 2 Bob Brown Spur Ferry St

U S Officials Probe Soviet Ties to Viet Nam Attacks

U S officials ponder whether the Soviet Union influenced or supported weekend Communist guerrilla attacks on American installations in South Viet Nam. Washington leans toward a pressure tactic by North Vietnam to extract more Soviet aid, timing seen as deliberate with Kosygin in Hanoi.

John M. Hightower Washington (Ap U.S Soviet Union South Viet Nam Red China Alexei N. Kosygin Hanoi Kosygin Washington South Viet Nam

North Viet Nam attacked by 34 planes with U S jets

South Vietnamese fighter bombers backed by U S Air Force jets struck camps across the border in North Vietnam in a retaliatory action. In Saigon the American school closed and dependents prepared to depart under Johnson orders as Lt Gen Nguyen Khanh warned of possible Red air raids. Brig Gen Nguyen Cao Ky said the attack left camps ablaze with heavy ground casualties reported.

John T. Wheeler DA Nang South Viet Nam North Viet Nam Saigon U.S Johnson South Vietnamese Nguyen Khanh Nguyen Cao Ky

Sunday Work and Worship in Conflict

A reader notes the conflict between Sunday employment and worship. The answer explains Sunday work is sometimes necessary for trains, hospitals, police, and services, but urges seeking God first and not judging others. Salvation rests on Christ, not work on Sunday, and believers should strive for worship while acknowledging real-world duties.

H.L House of God Christ

Markets At A Glance Summary

Chicago markets show mixed grains with wheat and soybeans rising amid good demand. Hog prices jump up to 18.25 while slaughter steers hold steady to 25 lower, topping at 25.75.

Chicago

Income Tax Changes Explained in Five Part Series

The first in a five part series explains 1964 income tax law changes. The article appears today in The Deca Tur Daily on page nine.

Decatur Daily

Short Sleeve Weather Warms North Alabama Amid Showers

Warm moist Gulf air spreads across Decatur and North Alabama bringing showers and unseasonably mild highs. Forecast highs near 67 today with overnight around 42 then 58 on Tuesday. Occasional rain and fog reduce visibility across the northern and central parts of the state.

Decatur North Alabama

GOP Leaders Back Air Strikes Over Viet Nam Attacks

After a White House National Security Council meeting, both Senate Democratic and Republican leaders expressed full support for President Johnson's order for two air strikes on North Viet Nam installations. They indicated a strike-for-strike policy toward further Communist attacks on U.S. troops in South Viet Nam.

Washington White House National Security Council United States Viet Nam South Senate Security Council Johnson North Mike Mansfield Montana Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Cyrus R. Vance House Armed Services

Maddox Ends Cafe Battle After Court Contempt Ruling

Atlanta. Lester A. Maddox, longtime segregationist, announced he would serve Negroes only after a federal judge ruled him in civil contempt. The restaurant closed its doors as he offered it for sale. A lone Black man, Jack Googer, appeared at the door Sunday but Maddox shut the cafe.

Kathryn Johnson Associated Press Atlanta Lester A. Maddox Maddox U.S Frank A. Hooper Jack Googer Lester Maddox

Montgomery Registration Is Speedy

In Montgomery Alabama the county registrar says the board can process up to 100 Negro voter applicants per hour during the drive, with lines not lasting more than 20 minutes. A 1962 federal decree limits qualifications to reading and writing ability age 21 no felony or insanity, and local residence. See registration on Page 2.

Montgomery Ala Montgomery County Board of Registrars Circuit David Crosland Crosland Federal District Court

Dallas County Board Starts Negro Voter Waiting List

The Dallas County Board of Registrars agreed to begin a waiting list for Negro voters as ordered by a federal court. A clerk was assigned today to collect names and issue priority numbers, with those signed up this week to be called first when the board meets again Monday.

Selma Ala Dallas Daniel H. Thomas Rettars

Johnson Uses Caution Amid Viet Nam Crises

President Johnson with strong language in Viet Nam also shows caution in moves. He pledges determination to back South Vietnam and maintain its independence while announcing civilian evacuations, a missile battalion move, and possible reinforcements.

Washington Johnson Viet Nam South Viet Nam

Kosygin Pledges Support for Hanoi Amid Vietnam Air Raids

Moscow based Izvestia quotes Premier Kosygin urging an end to American air raids on North Vietnam and pledging support to Hanoi after a day of government hesitancy. The pledge follows the Soviet stance against U S attacks and reflects shifting official backing for North Vietnam.

Moscow Izvestia North Viet Nam Alexei N. Kosygin Hanoi U.S Kosygin

Vietnamese official cites 70 percent target destruction

Ky reported four U S F100 jets dropped bombs in a raid but one American pilot refused comment claiming denial of official participation. Khanh said seventy percent of targets hit were destroyed and recalled Johnson's orders for a Sunday retaliation across the 17th Parallel as the most important day of his life.

Khanh Johnson

Clay cleared to resume training for Liston title defense

The Latest Boston reports heavyweight champion Cassius Clay received clearance to resume training for his planned defense against Sonny Liston. In other AP notes, Dale Burrow, a 47 year old missile scientist at Marshall Space Flight Center, has been missing since January 27. Rep. Joseph Y. Resnick introduced a bill in Washington to speed up Negro voter registration processes after visiting Selma, Alabama. Roger Maris signed his 1965 Yankee contract for about $72,000 in New York.

Boston Cassius Clay Sonny, Liston Huntsville Ala Marshall Space Flight Center Dale Burrow Washington Joseph Y. Resnick D-N. Y Selma NEW York Roger Maris New York Yankees Today

Treasure Of History In Libraries From The World In 1964

A Weekend delivery brings APs The World In 1964 for inspection by THE DECA TUR DAILY. The book, planned as an annual, offers vivid accounts of 1964 events with extensive photos. Subscribers ordered many copies, hoping this library treasure becomes a lasting home or school staple. See TREASURE On Page 2.

Associated Press Decatur Daily

Johnson Meets With Top Aides After Pleiku Attack

President Johnson convened with top aides on the eve of new talks as the United States sought diplomatic and military clues from the Communists after Pleiku's shelling. Aide return from Vietnam preceded a White House session with Bundy aides. casualties at Pleiku totaled eight Americans with over 100 wounded.

Bundy National Security Council White House Pleiku U.S Soc Trang

Nation-Wide Beautification Plan Proposed by Johnson

President Johnson urges a broad national program to curb air and water pollution, expand parks, and remove eyesore junkyards along highways. He says federal action helps but success needs cooperation from all government levels business and private groups.

Washington Johnson America Congress

Don t F At McDonald s The Magicords Are

A fragmented OCR item from a newspaper page appears to reference McDonald s and a phrase about being hungry. The readable portion hints at a humorous or promotional line involving the name Magicords. No clear event or person is discernible.

McDonald’s

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