New National Democratic Party push in Alabama
Leaders of the National Democratic Party of Alabama urge removal of State Democratic chairman Bob Vance. The Huntsville group asks federal and state officials to recognize the new party, warning of possible lawsuits and an election disruption if not certified.
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Athens
National Democratic Party of Alabama
Bob Vance
State Democratic Committee
Huntsville
Alvis Howard Jr
John Cashin
Vance
National Democratic Committee
John Bailey
Limestone County Voters League Association
Howard
Cashin
Bailey
Johnson
Alabama
Mabel Amos
Amos
National Democratic Party
Attorney General’s Office
Wallace
Limestone County
Village View Methodist Church
H. B.provience
Trinity High School
Speak Out Voting by Phone on Hill Senate Seat
The notice instructs voters to call a number to register YES or NO on tomorrow's question about electing the Senate seat left by Lister Hill. Voters hang up after hearing the recording and their choice is recorded automatically. Call before 9:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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Lister Hill
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City Hall bids set for March 5 for 2.5 million project
The Decatur city commission sets March 5 as bid opening date for a 2.5 million city hall funded after a HUD loan approval. Construction to start April 1 and finish in about 18 months behind the county board of revenue building on Ferry Street. Architect Hall Colvard of Decatur.
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City Commission Today
Department of Housing and Urban Development
City Housing Authority
County Board of Revenue
Ferry St
J. Gilmer -Blackburn
Housing Authority
Charles Parker
Hall& Colvard
Decatur
Ratliff
CITY
Johnson seeks $2.1 billion manpower program
President Johnson asks Congress for a record $2.1 billion manpower program to help unemployed Americans find work. In New York the U S ambassador to the U N expresses concern over North Korea's seizure of the Pueblo but states no U N help was requested.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
United Nations, N.Y
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
U.N
U Thant
North Korea
Ardmore Marine Dies In Vietnam
Ardmore's Fred W. Magnusson 20, a Marine for six months, was killed January 16 in Vietnam near the DMZ from blast fragments. He joined the service July 18 and arrived in Vietnam January 5 with the 56th Marine Regiment. He was a Ardmore High graduate active in sports and clubs. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Fred W. Magnusson
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Vietnam
Limestone County
Dmz
Pfc
Magnusson
56Th Marine Regiment
Ardmore High
Florence State College i
Mag- Innsson
Piney Grove
Baptist Church
Decatur Daily
James
Marine Corps
Bernard Magnusson
James Derrel Magnusson
Parris Island
S.C
David Magnusson
Stanley Magnusson
John Mitchell
Rainey Funeral Home
Humphrey Invited To Visit Athens
Athens High and Limestone County Red Cross organizers invite Vice President Hubert Humphrey to attend a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit at the school on Jan 30. Mrs. Totten says the invitation follows his award presentation in Birmingham. A Washington spokesman says a reply is expected soon and notes Humphrey supports the Bloodmobile project which netted 557 pints last year. See HUMPHREY on Page 2.
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Limestone County Red Cross Blood Program
Hubert Humphrey
Red Cross
Bill Totten
Birmingham
Humphrey Wash
Ington
Totten
Decatur Daily
Athens High School
Birmiingham
Humphrey
Judge Seibold Lawyer Clash in Alabama Murder Trial
In Opelika Alabama defense attorney Jacob A Walker Jr clashes with Circuit Judge L J Tyner after being told to shut up The judge overruled a mistrial motion as evidence including a shotgun a blanket and pictures from the first trial were admitted Edward Seibold 21 a Auburn University dropout is already sentenced to death for the killing of Mary Lynn Sinclair 9 and is on trial for another slaying Sarah Elizabeth 18.
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Opelika
Ala
Edward Seibold
L.J. Tyner
Jacob A. Walker Jr
Walker
Tyner
Seibold
Auburn University
Mary Lynn Sinclair
Auburn
Sarah Elizabeth
Dist. Atty
Tom F. Young
Pueblo Captured by North Korean Patrol Boats
North Korea seized the U S Navy intelligence ship Pueblo about 25 miles from the North Korean coast in the Sea of Japan with 88 crew aboard. The incident drew immediate White House concern and was described as a serious violation of international law.
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U.S. Navy
White House
Pentagon
Confess
United States
Russia
North Korea
Pueblo
Dean Rusk
Johnson
Rusk
Navy
Young Demos Elect Slate In Morgan County
The Young Democrats and Morgan County Young Democrats elected a new slate of officers and outlined a fundraising plan for county and state campaigns. President Gary Rodgers expects 125 to 150 members soon and stressed the need for money in 1969 and 1970.
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Morgan County
Gary Rodgers
Young
Lunar Module 1 Maiden Flight Signals Moon Mission Go Ahead
Cape Kennedy AP reports NASA officials praised Lunar Module 1 after its maiden seven hour 52 minute flight calling it a strong step toward Apollo. Dr. George Mueller suggested a duplicate test may be unnecessary and the next lunar module could be used in a deep space exercise early in 1969.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Space Agency
George Mueller
Mueller
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Fall And Commodities Rise
New York stocks moved lower while commodities showed gains. Cotton and grains rose on strong demand and trade. soybeans advanced with solid activity. Beef market receipts were lighter with modest gains for top prices. slaughter steers held steady on about 1,000 head.
100 Apply For State Compensation
About 100 of 582 employees of the G. C. Lingerie Corp. destroyed by fire at Town Saturday applied for unemployment compensation today. Temporary offices at Decatur City Hall will handle claims through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Employees will receive about $34 weekly. plant payroll ran over $35,000. Company officials consider financing a new building for the plant.
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G. C. Lingerie Corp
Alabama Employment Service
Rose. Lawrence
The
Employment Service
Decatur City Hall
Ralph Chavkin
Allied Troops Pull Back From Khe Sanh and Huong Hoa
Allied forces report withdrawals from Huong Hoa and Khe Sanh as U.S. reinforcements move toward the northern sector. About 250 enemy killed or wounded in the action, with 1,112 civilians evacuated from Khe Sanh. Two district towns were abandoned amid the heavy fighting near the Khe Sanh base.
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Khe
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Huong ‘Hoa
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