Hanoi Misjudging Will Of American People in Vietnam Dilemma
James Reston argues the Vietnam trap pits Washington’s withdrawal pace against Hanoi’s offensive plans. Nixon plans a 70,000 troop reduction by May 1 while North Vietnam builds reserves and may strike through Laos and Cambodia. A political push for a withdrawal date risks humiliating the United States, and both sides seek a compromise with safe, honorable withdrawal and prisoner releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reston
New York Times News Service
New York
U.S
North Vietnam
Indochina
Nixon
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Washington
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh Trails
Muskie
Humphrey
McGovern
Lindsay
McCarthy
Saigon
Paris
Diénbienphu
America
Thieu
Moscow
Peking
Diary of Adam and Eve to play at First United Methodist
The Alpha Omega Players present Mark Twain's wisdom and humor as The Diary of Adam and Eve at 8 15 p m at First United Methodist Church with Rev Bob Archibald stating no admission and no offering. Community groups and meetings follow in Decatur including clubs, NSS, and charity events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Alpha Omega Players
First United Methodist Church
Bob Archibald
Bookout
Mutual Savings
Birmingham
Roussel
New Orleans
Louis Roussel III
Redus Collier
Insurance Company
Bank St
Shrine Temple session and officer election at Huntsville
The Cahaba Shrine Temple meets at 7 p.m. at the Scottish Rites Temple Huntsville for its annual business session and officer election. Rev C William Allen will speak at the Senior Citizens Worship Service at 11 p.m. at Summer Manor. Recording artists Bob and Carol Champion perform at 7 30 p.m. at Hartselle Armory, sponsored by Pattillo Street Church of God, with youth issues discussed. Public welcome. The Women’s Chamber of Commerce meets at Decatur Inn at noon with Dr David Lorry speaking on The Scope of Services Available to Our Citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahaba Shrine
Scottish Rites Temple
Huntsville
C. William Allen
Bethany United Presbyterian Church
Summer Manor
Bob and Carol Champion
Hartselle Armory
Pattillo Street
Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Inn
David Lorry
Mrs. Andrews Seeks Unexpired Term Support From Sparkman
Senator John Sparkman endorsed Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews to fill the late Rep George Andrews unexpired term in the Third Congressional District. He praised her qualifications and urged the state Democratic Executive Committee to nominate her at its meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
John Sparkman
George Andrews
Rep
Andrews
Sparkman
Elizabeth Andrews
U.S
Democratic Party
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Stolen 1963 Car Found in Church Street Lot
A 1963 automobile reported stolen in October was found by police at 919 Church St. The owner Mrs. Dora Harris was notified and said the car had been recovered earlier but authorities were not informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church St
Dora Harris
Wallace moves to extend session amid tax reform clash
The Alabama legislature reconvenes as Gov. George C. Wallace pushes for a longer session to advance new bills on ethics, lower interest rates, firefighter pensions, and a state housing authority while property tax reform has cleared a hurdle and adjournment could be sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Sen
J.J
Junie
Pierce
Montgomery
Courthouse Hartselle Votes for Bond Issue and Library Tax
Courthouse amendments face mixed results across counties. Morgan County approved a 3.5 million general obligation bond backed by an ad valorem tax and a 5 mill library tax referendum saw approval locally in some areas and rejection in others. Statewide votes on eight amendments showed varied outcomes, including a defeated mileage allowance measure. Local officials noted refunds and a bank directors list was reported from a Decatur gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Fleming
Morgan County
Limestone County
Cullman County
Lawrence County
Morgan, Cullman
Morgan
Cullman
Limestone
Talladega County
Justices of the Peace Courts
Judicial Commission
Alabama
Mobile
Birmingham
Bob Harris
Montgomery
Harris
Decatur
Burglars Hit Lakeview Standard Service Station
Burglars entered Lakeview Standard Service Station at 20 West Alabama Tuesday night through a broken window. They attempted to open a candy machine and ransacked a desk and an automobile, but apparently took no money, police reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Standard Service Station
Alabama
Man alleges Clorox thrown in eyes on Monroe Dr scene
A man found on a lawn in the 300 block of Monroe Drive Northwest claimed someone splashed Clorox in his eyes after which police advised him to go home. Officers Robert White and William Rhegness documented the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Dr. NW
Robert White
William Rhegness
Decatur jeweler manager McRae Smith profiled for community roles
McRae Smith, 38, has directed Diamond Jewelers at Gateway Shopping Center for seven years and joined the firm 12 years ago. A Decatur resident for 17 years, he is active in the Jaycees and Lions Club, attends Austinville Church of God, VFW and American Legion, and is a father of four living at 1420 6th Ave SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Gateway Shopping Center
Decatur
Jaycees
Decatur Lions Club
Austinville Church of God
VFW
American Legion
Lewisburg
Tenn
Calhoun Junior College
Athens College
6Th Ave
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the Decatur Daily
Kennedy
Johnson
Friendship Club
Merlin R. Moshier
Pate
Sixth Avenue Church of Goa
Spea
Decatur Christian Women’s Club
June Wilson
Stratford Rd
Rose Garden Club
B. L. McGlocklin
Cagle’Ave
Decatur Alabama
National Speleological Society
Aquadome
Rebecca Poole
Library of Mutual Savings Life Insurance
Sophocles
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Iota
Kapps Kappa Lota
James H. Hillhouse Jr
Quince Dr
North Alabama Genealogical Society
Mutual Savings Building
C. B. Brown
Coach’s Inn
Central Garden Club
Rowland Compton
Murphree Rd. SE
Decant Women's Christian Temperance Union
R.C. Woodall
Southern Raiders
Decatur Moose Lodge 2
Alabama 67
Brooksville
James New
University Hospital, Birmingham
Legal
Talucah Presbyterian Church
Caddoll Sia ‘Christian Church
Lawrence County High School
Women of Bethany United Presbyterian Church
Raymond Scott
Full Gospel Young People’s Fellowship
Holiday Inn
Decatur Woman‘s Club
Melvin R. Nipe
Sherwood Dr
Mrs. Andrews
Powell
Julian Butler
Skinner
Baxley
Young Decatur
Hank Caddell
Bankhead National Forest
Bankhead
University Medical Center At
Attorney General’s Office
Yancey
Gunthorp
James Davis
Jones
Central Bank and Trust
Henderson National
Thomas
Savannah
Emory University
Atlanta
Nancy
Kay
Gordon Jr
Jennifer
Citizens and Southern National Bank
First National
North Alabama
George McCrary
Ed Cunningham
Byrd Williams
Williams
Austin
George Hammond
First National Bank of Decatur
Cunningham
John A. Caddell
William B. Eyster
Alleri Hamilton
A. L. Johnson
Elmer S. Loyd Jr
E. W. McLeod
Henon Pearce
John B. Sewell
William E. Sexton
Barrett C- Shelton
John F. Smither Jr
Bayne Vaughn
Decatur Country Club
Moulton St
McRae
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