Viet Cong Attacks Refugee Camp Amid Lunar New Year Truce
Viet Cong forces struck a refugee camp near Tam Ky during a four day lunar new year truce. The assault killed 33 people and wounded 54, many of them women and children, as huts were burned and families executed or abducted. U S advisers reported leaflets denouncing American operations.
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Viet Nam
U.S
Bell Aerosystems Co
NASA
Huntsville
Tam Ky
Decatur High Red Raiders Triumph in City Rivalry
Decatur High's Red Raiders toppled Austin High Black Bears 69 to 47 in a cross-town prep basketball clash for their 12th win against two losses this season. Don Austin scored 49 as Lawrence County beat Hatton 103 to 59. Bears coach Halas released George Allen to pursue Rams head coaching job.
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Decatur High
Red Raiders
Austin High Black Bears
Moulton
Don Austin
Lawrence County
Red Devils
Hatton
Chicago Bears
George
Papa
NFL
Los Angeles Rams
DeMolay Knights Hold Regular Conclave In Decatur
In Decatur the DeMolay Commandery No 14 Knights Templar plans a regular conclave Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. A break in at Austinville Elementary School reported about 6 45 a m with a broken window and several rooms entered and an attempted theft of a drink box. City court docket lists traffic violations disorderly conduct intoxication no license and related charges.
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Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Austinville
First National Bank Declares 20 Percent Stock Dividend
Stockholders at the First National Bank approve a 20 percent stock dividend for all shareholders and report earnings of $6.35 per share after taxes. The bank will sell 82 shares of common stock at public auction January 28 at 11 a.m. in the lobby to distribute proceeds to shareholders. Officers and directors are reelected.
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A. L. Johnson
Johnson
William 8. Eyster
E. W. McLeod
Henon
Johnson asks Congress for 12.761 billion for Vietnam war
President Johnson formally requests an extra 12.761 billion dollars to finance the Vietnam conflict. He says aggression should end but notes uncertainty about success of pursuing a peaceful settlement. He vows to press on and support allies and the fight.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Viet Nam
Croc Swagger Stick Tells Story Of Konsi
Nigerian order enforcer Maj. Gen. Johnson Thomas Umunankwe Aguiyi Ironsi carried a stuffed crocodile swagger stick. He tamed a Congo riot by marching toward mob leaders and cuffing them on the ears, then ordered them away. A Congo conflict anecdote notes his fearless command under U.N. flag.
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New York Times News Service
Nigeria
Johnson
Thomas Umunankwe
Aguiyi-Ironsi
Leopoldville
Congo
U.N
Big Johnny Ironsides
Kivu
Snow Predicted With Hazardous Driving Expected
Light snow accumulations in the Decatur area are forecast to total about one inch or less tonight and early Thursday. Hazardous driving conditions are probable, as reported by the Huntsville Weather Bureau. See UP on Page 2.
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Decatur
Huntsville Weather Bureau
Train Hits Vehicle at Crossing Near Here
Louisville and Nashville Railroad officials reported a freight train struck a vehicle at a crossing near Flint at about 2 p.m. The Highway Patrol could not determine if anyone was injured.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroads
Here
Highway Patrol
For Your Heating Service Ad
An advertisement for Davidson Heating Service offers gas oil or coal heating options and provides the contact number 353 4623 for service requests.
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Davidson Heating Service
Indira Gandhi Chosen as India's Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru was elected today to be India's next prime minister, becoming the first woman to head a major nation's government. The Congress party elevated her by selecting her as leader of its majority faction in Parliament.
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Vijayalakshmi Pandit
New Delhi
Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
Congress Party
Mrs. Gandhi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Johnson seeks March passage of revenue plan to raise 4.8 billion
President Johnson told Congress he wants approval by March 15 for tax changes expected to raise 4.8 billion in the coming year. A Senate subcommittee was warned that without drastic birth control steps future scarcity could force deadly conflict among men. A fire in downtown Taipei killed 28 people and injured 20, destroying a six story building.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Washington (Ap
Senate
U S Voices Turn to Diplomatic Peace Efforts
The United States surveys foreign governments aligned with the Vietnamese peace drive to determine what they have heard from North Vietnam and whether they expect any reply. The AP reports from Washington as the hunt for peace broadens.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
North
Viet Nam
Views Clash With Johnson Policy In Viet Nam
U S and South Viet Nam planners urge escalating war to force a peace, arguing armistice requests should prompt intensified bombings and continued fighting until talks conclude. They warn peace could be lost without ironclad enforceable guarantees, suggesting a Communist take-over remains possible.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
United States
Hanoi
Johnson
Washington
Markets At A Glance
Markets at a glance show stocks lower and bonds steady in New York trading. Agricultural futures move with cotton higher and grains mixed with wheat lower and corn and oats weaker. Hog futures slip 25 to 50 cents, while slaughter steers hold near steady to slightly lower.
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New York
Chicago
15 Children In Nursery In Victims Cause Detroit Health Alarm
Abdul 15 children from a Garden City nursery are hospitalized in Detroit area with tuberculosis. Health officials say the group is in generally good condition and optimistic for recovery. Dr John J Hanlon calls the outbreak a localized epidemic amid rising nationwide concern. Marie Gaylord operates the pre school day nursery. More details on page 2.
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Detroit
Abdul
John J. Hanlon
Wayne
Hanlon
Marie Gaylord
Garden City
Opinion Of Dealers Auto Safety Sill Thorn For Public
Miami Beach reports from a National Automobile Dealers Association meeting show dealers say 78 percent of buyers are not more worried about safety features than a year ago. Some dealers call for removing safety devices, arguing customers find them confusing and unnecessary.
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Walter Rugaber
New York Times
Miami Beach
National Automobile Dealers Association
Automobile Financing Ad From Security Mutual Finance
A concise classified ad from Security Mutual Finance Corporation at 714 Bank Street offers automobile financing options with contact phone 353-0742.
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Security Mutual Finance Corp
Bank St
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