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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1965

Page

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Johnson signals U.S. strikes in North Vietnam without waiting for attack

President Johnson stated the United States would strike military targets in North Vietnam in response to ongoing aggression. He described South Vietnam as under attack from outside forces and emphasized actions will be measured and justified by continuing aggression.

John M. Hightower Washington United States North Viet Nam South Viet Nam Johnson U.S North Viet Dirksen

Committee Tags Guarantee For Teacher Raise

The House Ways and Means Committee backed Gov. Wallace's free textbook and school budget bills and added a guaranteed 400 pay raise for teachers. Local boards must raise teacher pay by at least 400 or risk losing state funds. the measure replaces a 10 percent raise. The bills head to a second reading with a possible floor vote next Tuesday.

Montgomery House Ways and Means George Wallace Senate Finance Committee

Austinville Homemakers Club Plans Friday Craft Meeting

The Austinville Home Demonstration Club schedules a 10 a.m. craft session Friday with a second 10 a.m. meeting. The Future Homemakers of America at Decatur High School will host a skating party at Phillips Rollercade on February 22 from 7 to 9 30 p.m. Admission is 1 dollar without skates or 50 cents with skates.

Austinville Homemakers of America Decatur High School Phillips

Praying Without Ceasing Means Ever Present Prayer

The Bible calls believers to pray without ceasing by adopting an attitude of prayer and trust in God. It warns against giving up after prayers and emphasizes continual reliance on God's power to solve problems and meet needs, producing a radiant, victorious Christian life.

Local Pair May Share $15 000 in Kentucky Estate

Mrs. James H. Garrett of Belle Mina and her brother David Hulse of Decatur found to be second cousins of the late Rogers who died last week without heirs. The estate is valued at more than $15,000 and if no further heirs come forward the money will escheat to the state of Kentucky in about 30 days.

Rogers Kentucky THE DAILY

Attacks On U.S. Property Abroad Rise

Attacks on U.S. buildings abroad reach a new high with more than a dozen assaults on American embassies and other government property since President Johnson's statements urging respect. Washington correspondent Lewis Gulick notes the momentum despite official calls for restraint.

Lewis Gulick Washington U.S Johnson Dean Rusk

Three Seattle U players expelled over point shaving scandal

Three Seattle University basketball players including the captain and top scorer were expelled from the university amid a point shaving scandal. The AP report notes the incident follows an earlier story on page six.

Seattle Seattle University

Aviatrix Feared Dead In Crash

LOS ANGELES AP The first woman to fly the equatorial route around the world is believed to have piloted a small plane that crashed in the San Gabriel Mountains killing two women aboard. Joan Merriam Smith 28 feared dead. the other woman Trixie Ann Schubert 42 of Los Angeles was writing Joan's life story. Authorities say the crash occurred after takeoff from Long Beach. Smith says he has no doubt his wife died as the plane did not return. The couple’s earlier circle-the-world bid drew national attention with Jerrie Mack finishing first.

Los Angeles San Gabriel Mountains Joan Merriam Smith Trixie Ann Schubert Joan Long Beach Marvin Jack) Smith Jr Smith Endurance Long Beach Harbor Jerrie Mack Columbus Ohio Mrs. Mack Harther

Stevenson predicts UN will avert US Soviet dues clash

Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson told reporters the United Nations General Assembly would avoid a showdown between the United States and the Soviet Union, wrap up essential business today, and adjourn until September. Albania pressed for voting rights and a return to normal procedures, while Ghana's Assembly President Quaison-Lackey adjourned the session to avert tension.

Tom Hoge United Nations N.Y Adlai E. Stevenson U.N. General Assembly U.S Albania Assembly Alex Quaison- Lackey Ghana Halim Budo Budo Red China

Snow slide at Granduc mines claims possibly up to 50

Bulletin from Vancouver reports 40 to 50 men may have died in a snow and ice slide on the leluc glacier near the Granduc mining camp about 800 miles north. An RCAF spokesman said Pacific Western Airlines received word of the slide and a crash at the mining camp. Army RCMP and province officials were alerted.

Vancouver B.C Granduc Mines Here Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Pacific Western Airlines Leluc Granduc Army Royal Canadian Mounted Police

LBJ Urges Business Leaders to Curb Gold-Dollar Drain

President Johnson asked 379 industrialists and bankers to form a voluntary partnership to reduce the outflow of private capital overseas. He urged them to review any decision that sends money abroad and to cut such outflows to stabilize the balance of payments. He noted private capital flows rose by $2 billion last year.

Frank Cormier Washington Johnson White House

Hanoi charges village raid

North Viet Nam accused four South Vietnamese commando boats of shelling Quynh Lap commune in Nghe An Province at 12:30 a.m. The North said two raiding boats were damaged by patrol boats. Col Ha Van Lau relayed the claim to the International Armistice Commission in Hanoi via Hanoi Radio.

Saigon South Viet Nam North Viet Nam United States Quynh Lap Nghe An Ha van Lau International Armistice Commission Hanoi

Dirksen Says Viet Talks Endanger U.S. Security

Senate Republican leader Everett M. Dirksen warned that negotiating a ceasefire in South Viet Nam would be dangerous to security. He responded to calls by Sens. Church and McGovern for talks, noting President Johnson’s push to address the Viet Nam crisis as a serious situation.

Jack Washington Res Everett M. Dirksen South Viet Nam Senate Frank Church D-Idaho George S. McGovern D-S.c Johnson National Industrial Conference Board Viet Nam

Markets At A Glance Lele 2a

New York stocks rise amid active trading while bonds show mixed results. Cotton declines on liquidation. Chicago wheat falls as corn gains on export demand and oats ease due to modest demand. Soybeans rise on export optimism. Hog prices strengthen with tops at 17.75 dollars and slaughter steers remain scarce at 23.25 dollars.

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