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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1968

Page

16

Winter storms slam the South and Northeast with heavy snow and ice

Freezing rain and snow cripple travel across multiple states. Flights were canceled at Charleston while Atlanta saw only seven landings from Friday to Saturday. Snow and wind caused road closures and power outages in Kentucky and Tennessee. Albany endured a record stretch of subzero temperatures with -18 degrees.

Charleston S.C Atlanta Weir Cook Indianapolis Indiana Georgia Tennessee Kentucky U.S. 45 Marshall County Albany N.Y Plains

Evening Sky Includes Bright Mars Near Regulus

Sunset at 4 59 p m tomorrow sunrise 6 55 a m. Moonrise 3 57 p m. Full Moon 10 12 a m. Mars shines near Regulus and Jupiter tonight. Mars is about twice as far from Earth as the Sun and sets at 8 01 p m.

Mars Regulus Jupiter

Weather Update: Cold with Light Chance of Rain

A chilly morning with one inch of snow cover and a 30 percent probability of precipitation. High around 22 degrees, low tonight near 12.

Five Passengers Injured After Twin Engine Plane Forced Landing

Authorities report a small twin engine plane forced to land south of Guntersville amid snow. The pilot based at Marsh Field and five passengers were injured, with Highway Patrol and auxiliary units assisting. Cold weather and icing affected roads and livestock feeding, while rain briefly returned on Highway 31.

Marsh Field Lacon Mounisht Highway Patrol Guntersville Muscle Shoals Flight Service

Congress Seeks Tax Changes and Law and Order Theme

Congressional leaders discuss mounting support for new travel and investment restrictions to improve the international balance of payments. Treasury plans consultations on a possible travel tax, while lawmakers doubt a head tax gains popularity. Senators debate surtax reforms amid renewed budget prompts and campaign pressure.

John M. Bailey Congress Johnson Treasury Henry H. Fowler Dirksen Mansfield House, Ways and Means Committee Vance Hartke Ind Senate Finance Committee A. S Mike Monroney D- Okla

Air War Deepens Across Laos and Vietnam Fronts

Reports say nine planes struck the Co Tras bridge south of Hanoi as Air Force Thunderchiefs hit the DMZ. Carrier Navy planes divert to hit convoys in Laos while weather governs bombing targets during Laos dry season and Vietnam monsoon storms. U.S. Seventh Air Force declines comment. Laos air operations cited only with Laotian consent.

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Company Refund Promise Prompted by Letters

Dateline notes the customer sought a $30 refund after no reply to letters. The company claims a $30 check has already been mailed to the customer to resolve the dispute.

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