War's toll hits Decatur area families in Vietnam series
A series article recalls 19 Decatur area families feeling the Vietnam war close to home. The text notes a soldier shot in the head during a jungle search near Saigon and mentions Limestone Morgan County losses, including Pfc. Tommy Lee Nicholas and 2nd Lt. Frankie Lee, with updates on their status.
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TVA Electric Rate Hike To Be Effective Aug 1
TVA announces a residential rate increase effective August 1 as part of a three year plan. The change raises charges for large users to about $1.43 per month and boosts TVA revenue by roughly $27 million in the first year to cover higher production and transmission costs. Richard Watkins of the Decatur Electric Department notes the impact on about 13,500 local consumers.
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Markets At A Glance From New York AP
Markets at a glance show mixed grains with wheat and corn lower under light trade. Soybeans fall while hog futures rise about 50 cents to 24.50, slaughter steer prices steady with tops near 27.50.
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City Plans Fourth Celebration With Flyovers And Fireworks
City to honor fallen service members with military flyovers and fireworks. Evening program at Decatur High School stadium features family activities and remembrances for Vietnam era veterans. Afternoon event at Delano Park is free with concessions available.
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Blake
Decatur High School
Delano Park
Joint Chiefs warn 70,000 troop request risk in Vietnam
Washington sources say the Joint Chiefs warn that without an additional 70,000 troops the United States could lose the initiative in Vietnam. The message was submitted to the president and McNamara, but officials have not acted.
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Kentucky notes describe several straight days of events with unclear details and a mention of Page 2. The fragment references ongoing coverage and suggests more information elsewhere in the edition.
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