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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1968

Page

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State's Junior College System Faces Financial Crisis

Alabama's 15 campus junior college network seeks at least $2.3 million more annually if a special legislative session occurs this year. Dr. Leroy Brown of Jefferson State and A D Naylor of Gadsden State argue enrollments have surged from 12 000 to 15 174 this year and could reach about 17 000 in 1969 while appropriations stay at about 6.7 million.

Angel Little Daily Capitol Montgomery Alabama Leroy Brown Jefferson State Jr. College Birmingham Alabama Jr. College Brown

Calhoun Junior College Faces Funding Shortfall

John C. Calhoun Junior College faces payroll pressures and a lack of funds for equipment as Alabama's junior college system braces for accreditation demands. President Dr. Carlton Kelley notes enrollments at Alabama’s 15 junior colleges exceed 15 000, boosting the need for state support.

Winford Turner Daily State John C. Calhoun Junior College Alabama Carlton Kelley

Reagan Enters Oregon Race, Republican Leaders Report

Reagan plans entry in the Oregon race as Republican leaders in Portland indicate his campaign move. The report notes party organizers and key supporters weighing the timing and strategy for a potential statewide challenge.

Reagan likely to press Oregon primary bid in May

Exclusive reports say Governor Reagan will campaign personally in Oregon for two to three weeks before the May 28 primary. Business leaders are being approached for funding as local TV time is reserved for a final push. Nixon, Rockefeller supporters worry a Reagan entry could split conservative opposition and alter the field.

Ronald Reagan Oregon California Reagan Rockefeller Nixon

Apollo Fire A Year Ago A turning point for Moon project morale

A year after the Apollo fire that killed three astronauts, NASA officials and contractors say momentum is returning. Leaders like Dale Myers and John Atkins describe a shift from doubt to cautious confidence as Saturn V tests and new safety measures bolster plans to reach the Moon by late next year.

John Noble Wilford New York Times Downey Calif Dale D. Myers North American Rockwell Corp John D. Atkins Cape Kennedy Fila Samuel C. Phillips Space Agency Washington Phillips Moon

Missing Airman Cote Found After Vietnam Service

Military records show Arthur Joseph Cote was released from active duty and moved to the U S Air Force Reserve in January 1967. Last known address listed was P O Box 681 Manchester New Hampshire.

Arthur Joseph Cote Vietnam James Parker Hillsboro Military Personnel Center Randolph Air Force Base Texas Cote U.S. Air Force Reserve P.O. Box Manchester, N.H

Johnson sends new-style budget to Congress

President Johnson proposes a 186.1 billion dollar budget to Congress. He urges adoption of a 10 percent tax surcharge to curb the deficit, a plan already criticized by some lawmakers. The budget reflects earlier outlines from his State of the Union address and testimony before the Ways and Means Committee.

Joseph R. Coyne Associated Press Washington Johnson Congress House Ways and Means Wilbur D. Mills Eee

US rushes 3500 air cavalry to back Marines near Khe Sanh

News from Saigon reports 3500 more air cavalry units moved north to reinforce Marines facing a renewed North Vietnamese offensive at Khe Sanh. Despite Tet truce, fighting continues nationwide with mortar attacks and B 52 bombing nearby as Communist forces estimated at 4000 press the base.

Edwin Q. White Associated Press Saigon Khe Sanh Viet Cong National Liberation Front 26Th Marine Regiment Khe

Mansfield Says He Might Admit Pueblo Seizure In Territorial Waters

Senator Mike Mansfield indicated he would admit the Pueblo was seized in North Korean waters if it secured the crew's release, warning against rash action that could prolong the crisis and draw the U.S. into broader conflict with China and the Soviet Union. He stressed avoiding military force and prioritizing the 83 crewmen. He spoke in Washington and urged extraordinary measures to free the ship and crew.

U.S Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Seoul North South Korea Pyongyang Jack Bell Associated Press Washington (Ap Mike Mansfield D-Mont Mansfield Senate Korea Red China Soviet Russia

Security Council enters weekend talks on Pueblo seizure

The United Nations Security Council shifted to intensive private discussions over the USS Pueblo seizure. An Ethiopian proposal urged inviting North Korea to present its side of the story, as reporters await further developments.

U.S United Nations Security Council Charles Storer Associated Press United. Nations. N.Y Security Council North Korea

Three Pilots To Be Freed

A Hanoi broadcast said three captive American pilots who have shown a repentant attitude would be freed by North Vietnam. If confirmed, they would be the first of about 500 U.S. airmen believed held by the communists to be released.

Tokyo North Vietnam Hanoi U.S

Highest Cash Price Paid For Your Silver Certificates At Aycock

Local buyer Aycock advertises top cash prices for silver certificates. Immediate payment offered for silver certificates and related currency, with prominent emphasis on high cash quotes and quick transactions.

Aycock Radio Shock Thdy

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