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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1966

Page

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Last Known U S Casualties Thursday Night

U S and Australian troops reported no significant contact 25 miles northwest of Saigon as the lunar new year cease fire neared. A U S Air Force plane crashed near Qui Nhon killing its pilot and six aboard the flare ship. Secretary Rusk and envoy Harriman arrive from Bangkok for talks connected to President Johnsons peace offensive.

John T. Wheeler Saigon South Viet Nam Iron Triangle U.S Bangkok Dean Rusk W. Averell Harriman Thailand

Slain Kidnap Gunman Was Police Informer

Beverly Hills California AP reports one of two gunmen killed during a failed ransom attempt against multimillionaire Leonard K Firestone was an informant who tipped police to the plot. The other gunman died in the shooting. Police said the investigation continued for details on accomplices.

Beverly Hills Calif Leonard K. Firestone George Scalia Los Angeles John E. Hawkins

Decatur Outboard Club Sponsor Evening Event

The Decatur Outboard Club will sponsor an evening of entertainment at the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room today at 7 p.m. The public is invited. See DIARY on Page 2.

Decatur Outboard Club Pet Dairy

New Injunction Bans Students In Birmingham

Federal court order bars the SCLC from using students in voter registration demonstrations. About 300 marchers, mostly Negro teens, gathered at the Jefferson County Courthouse and pledged to continue protests until registration is set up. Shuttlesworth said movement shows will but students proceed with conscience guiding actions. fDeputy U.S. Marshal served Shuttlesworth near Birmingham City Hall.

Associated Press Birmengham Ala Jefferson County Board of Registrars Fred L. Shuttlesworth Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC Shuttlesworth Birmingham

Marchers rally in Atlanta over Julian Bond seating

About 1,000 protesters gathered at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta to demand seating for Negro Rep elect Julian Bond. Police reported 500 demonstrators outside the capitol after the rally, with some scuffles and a girl sustaining a bloody nose.

Atlanta, Ga State Capitol Georgia House Julian Bond Capitol

Tashkent Pact Sparks Dispute Across India and Pakistan

Discontent over the Tashkent peace declaration grows in India where a cabinet row forms around interim PM Nanda’s pledge and in Pakistan where President Ayub Khan seeks to calm fears after nationwide demonstrations. Kosygin urged the pact and Ayub signed with Lal Bahadur Shastri.

New Delhi India Tashkent U.S.S.R Mahavir — Tyagi Gulzari Lal Nanda Pakistan Ayub Khan West Pakistan Lahore Alexei N. Kosygin Ayub Kosygin Lal Bahadur Shastri South Asia

Early Tennessee roads traced by settlers and Knox

The article recalls how inland settlers in Cotaco County after 1818 formed a government and planned roads. John Knox illustrates how these first arteries were projected to connect with the sparse post road system in a historical Decatur Daily piece.

Tennessee Valley Cotaco John Knox Decatur Daily

Two Mum In Klan Hearings See Mississippi Slaying Probed

In Washington two Mississippi Ku Klux Klan members refused to answer questions about the slayings of Negro youths Charles Moore and Henry Dee near Meadville. Charles Marcus Edwards, already under arrest, declined to comment as HUAC investigator Donald T. Appell pressed for Edwards statements on nocturnal floggings involving Klansmen and a white associate.

Washington Charles Moore Henry Dee Moore Dee Backwater Mississippi

Rain To End By Mid Day In North Alabama

A cold light rain was forecast to fall over about 30 percent of North Alabama early today before dissipating by mid morning. Occasional freezing rain could occur in higher terrain with little ice accumulation. Lows around 32 degrees and a high near 41 were expected.

North Alabama Huntsvill Weather Bureau

Lindsay Criticizes Johnson on Transit Strike Settlement

New York Mayor John V Lindsey challenged President Johnson's view that the transit strike settlement was inflationary. He noted the contract costs and wage increases for 34,400 workers over two years, including a 15 percent across the board rise and retroactive elements.

New York John V. Lindsay Johnson Lindsay Transit Authority Afl-Cio Transport Workers Union

Humphrey Reports Kosygin Talks to Johnson

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey flew home from India and briefed President Johnson on his Thursday meeting with Soviet Premier Alexei N. Kosygin. He described the talks as covering the whole scope of affairs in a troubled world spoken at a White House luncheon.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey India Johnson Alexei N. Kosygin Kosygin Humphrey White House

Italian Designers Put Women in Spotlight This Spring

Florence fashion coverage notes Italian designers aim to make women stand out this season with bright colors bold contrasts and witty knits. Runway shows at Pitti Palace feature jaw dropping coats raincoats and accessories designed to attract buyers and press amid a three day spring openings session.

Florence Italy Pitti Palace Fasionj

Security Mutual Finance Corp Advertisement

Local financing service listing loans insurance and financial advice at 714 Bank Street with phone contact 353-0742. Provides iLoans and personal financing options along with ang insurance and discount advisory services.

Security Mutual Finance Corporation Bank Street

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