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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
1
Madrid issues a virtual ultimatum to the United States to stop using Gibraltar as a Sixth Fleet base or risk losing hospitality privileges in Spanish Mediterranean ports. The move strains postwar defense ties as Spain presses for policy changes.
Spain delivered an oral protest to a senior U.S. official demanding that American ships no longer use Gibraltar ports if Washington maintains Sixth Fleet activity in the Mediterranean. The note links joint U.S.-Spanish operations to Gibraltar access and ties renewal of NATO ties and base rights to U.S. support for Spain over Gibraltar.
Colbert County legislator Rep Bryce Graham denounces Alabama dry county liquor laws as a gross injustice. He touts a test case by buying whisky in Huntsville and having it discovered in Colbert County to challenge enforcement and sale practices. He claims state runs a profitable liquor business while laws remain uneven and poorly enforced.
Former Rep. James Martin said George Wallace could defeat Sen. Eugene McCarthy in the New Hampshire presidential primary if Wallace enters. Democratic sources expect Wallace to file for the March 12 primary with an official announcement possible in two days.
Belk Hudson officials and insurance adjusters arrive in Decatur today to study the fire damage at the 2nd Ave store. Fire Chief says cause undetermined, no foul play suspected. The Decatur blaze began on the first floor and spread to the second, with 22 employees affected and possible temporary reopening discussed.
President Johnson ordered 14 600 reserve airmen to active duty and mobilized 14 000 Air Force and Air National Guard reservists along with 600 Navy air reservists amid North Korea's Pueblo seizure. A U.N. Security Council session was considered as officials link the Pueblo incident to broader pressures on South Korea and Vietnam. Reservists could serve up to two years.
NEW YORK AP reports stocks fell with active trading. Chicago wheat rose on Washington developments while corn and hogs slipped. Oats and soybeans rose on strong demand and futures. Slaughter steers stayed steady as receipts reach 500 head. top price 27.75.
An advertisement for Frigidaire appliances appears, mentioning contact at Dial 353-2370 and a seed avenue location.
North Korea broadcast what it called a confession by Cmdr Lloyd M Bucher of the U S Pueblo claiming territorial intrusion and espionage. The Pentagon called the confession a propaganda sham and a travesty of facts.
Alabama lawyers study election laws across the country while Florida Governor Claude Kirk Jr charges George Wallace is the biggest spender Alabama has seen. Wallace may seek the presidency with petitions requiring 2,000 signatures in Minnesota, where July to September filing windows apply. Kirk doubted Wallace could win Alabama or the Senate seat vacated by Lister Hill after 46 years in Congress.
New York AP reports a stock market drop after President Johnson orders some reserves to report. Washington AP notes the White House announces John W Gardner resigns as secretary of health education and welfare today.
Advertises cash payment for Silver Certificates at $1.30 each through January 26, promoted by Aycock Radio Shock with a labeled contact.
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