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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1967

Page

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First Negro Astronaut Cites Pick As Normal Progression

El Segundo California authorities report Robert H. Lawrence Jr. 31 of Chicago the first Negro selected for space flight says the nomination reflects normal civil rights progress. Lawrence a Air Force Major and Ohio State University graduate is among four of 16 finalists in the Defense Department Manned Orbiting Laboratory program.

Pick Nara EL Segundo Calif Air Force Robert H. Lawrence Jr Chicago Ohio State University Maj Lawrence Defense Department Manned Orbiting Laboratory

L'rence Board Bonds Posted and Injunction Issued

MOULTON bonds totaling have gone into effect at 12 01 a m today The injunction extends until after a hearing on a suit contesting the constitutional act abolishing the board of revenue and creating a jury commission Conditions include Cameron receiving no salary and four commissioners Roy Lee Terry Claudie Parker Coy Gray and Tommy Terry being paid 150 monthly as provided by the act The change in government See L ren ce on Page 2

Moulton Board of Revenue Cameron Roy Lee Terry Claudie Parker Coy Gray Tommy Terry L’rence

Dr Hardin A Different Kind Of Vietnam War

Joe Hardin, a former Navy lieutenant, returned from Vietnam where he fought a personal war against disease and ignorance among natives near the Cambodian border. He served as a medical officer and mental resilience advocate.

Judy Jones Daily Joe Hardin Vietnam South Vietnam Cee Navy

Fourth in a Series Doctor Leads Province Medical Team

A physician heads a five person team overseeing a large province. He is aided by four Navy medics and Vietnamese nurses. Prior to his arrival villagers had only a small dispensary managed by a poorly funded group. He is the first doctor the villagers have seen. See page 2.

Morgan County Hardin

Bailes Filibuster Succeeds in Alabama Senate

Alabama Senate adjourned for a ten day Fourth of July recess after George Lewis Bailes of Jefferson filibustered for over three hours to block seven sex offense bills on a special order calendar. Bailes claimed Jefferson delegates were delayed by a long distance conference and aimed to stall until their return. Senate then recessed with motions for reconsid eration carried over to July 11.

Rules Committee Ewag Porliggoca Senate Jefferson Richard Dominick Werei Ences Sucee Sen Cooper Wilcox County Bailes

U S Back Latin America Mideast Draft Plan

The United States plans to back a Latin American draft on a Middle East peace framework. It calls for an international Jerusalem regime and free transit through regional waterways. The plan seeks demilitarized zones and political stability, with U S support contingent on a UN emergency session vote.

U.S United States Israel

Thieu Ky Ticket Emerges From Infighting in Saigon

A military presidential slate led by Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu with Nguyen Cao Ky as premier rose from infighting in Saigon on Friday. The ticket positions Thieu at top with Ky second as consolidation efforts continued.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky

Laurel Hill Dam Threatens Neighbors prompting evacuations

Heavy seepage at Laurel Hill Dam near Lawrenceburg Tennessee raised fears of collapse and flooding. State Game and Fish residents in the danger area prepared to evacuate to higher ground as the two mile lake backed up by Peters Cave Creek swelled to full pool.

Lawrenceburg, Tenn Laurel ‘Hill Middle Tennessee L’renceburg

Clear Plastic Coating On Teeth Cuts Cavities, Study Reveals

A coating applied to 601 teeth in 201 children reduced decay by 8 percent after a year. Cueto and Buonocore treated decay free teeth and reapplied after six months, with all sealed teeth retaining the seal showing no cavities.

Cueto and Buonocore

Court Gives Jayne's Body To Hargitay

New Orleans judge rules actress Jayne Mansfield is legally married to Mickey Hargitay and orders Mansfield's body to be released to him for funeral plans.

Court Jayne Hargitay New Orleans Jeld Hollywood Hargitay State Witten Bernard J. Cone

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Space Systems Center James A. Abrahamason Portland Ore Robert T. Herres Denver Donald H. Peterson Winona Miss Aerospace Pilot School Mesut Frn Mannedoe Laboratory Program James A. Abrahamson Robert Lawrence L'rence Board Dr. Hardin Ollie Nabors Etowah County America Commissioner of Licenses Thieu Barry Kramer
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