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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1966
Page
1
A feature describes Belle Mina mansion built by Alabama governor Thomas Bibb completed in 1826. It notes slave labor, the THOS BIBB 1826 inscription, and locals’ naming of the estate as Belle Mina with a footprint of Governor Bibb’s daughter Lisa set in red brick from Limestone Creek.
Barrientos, a 47 year old moderate leftist, defeats four opponents by about 2 to 1 as the National Electoral Court tallies 51 000 to 22 000. He vows development oriented government and promised public works and equality for all in a backward nation. Barrientos had the junta’s blessing after leading Bolivia’s armed forces and quitting the post to run. The election passed largely peacefully with observers noting minimal incidents. See BARRIENTOS On Page 2.
A grim July 4th holiday weekend toll rose with 421 deaths in traffic and 31 boating fatalities, while two Arkansas crashes added 11 more. The National Safety Council warned the final count could reach 510 to 610. On Sunday a Tucson area wreck killed 10 Indians from Arizona. Blytheville and Benton crashes killed six and five. The council warned the tally could surpass prior holiday records.
Det David Smith investigated an attempted safe job at A and P Food Store on 6th Ave SE finding no forcible entry. Inside, a broken door lock and a drilled safe with a knocked off combination and a ¾ inch door hole were noted. Two Decatur house fires caused heavy damage on Sunday, one at 620th Ave SW at 4 48 a.m. and another on Sumner Ave SW at 1 55 p.m. Mizpah Chapter 19 Order of Eastern Star meets 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Masonic Building. The Morgan County Board of Registrars will sit at the courthouse Tuesday through Saturday noon.
The report says Beijing accuses Washington of planning to deploy ground forces in Laos as it weighs aid to North Vietnam. In Belfast, threats interrupt royal car procession as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pass. CBS polls place Gov. George Romney as likely 1968 GOP presidential nominee against Johnson-Humphrey ticket.
A sunny Independence Day marked Decatur’s 190th anniversary with hundreds celebrating. The long weekend began Friday and ends today with picnics boat rides and swimming as traffic eyes return from trips. State troopers reported 27 accidents six injuries none fatal. downtown shops and offices closed. heat and humidity persist with scattered showers likely this evening.
CORA BLAIR reports Decatur High School expands driver education this summer with 29 students including two women learning basic skills. The course, supported nationwide, is offered free during term but carries a fee in summer. a third class starts July 5, and N E Mitchell expects about 25 more signups.
President Johnson received a July 4 statement from West Germany President Heinrich Lübke praising US goals in Vietnam. The message signals allied support despite British skepticism, noting the fight as a struggle for freedom and peace. Johnson spent the holiday at his ranch with the President.
President Johnson's bombing of oil depots near Hanoi and Haiphong shocks Asia and damages American prestige. Diplomats and public figures say the U S image and support for policy have fallen, with Hiroshima-like comparisons until a conference move offers hope.
U S fighter bombers intensified air strikes on North Vietnam targeting a strategic oil depot near Hai Phong and a surface to air missile site west of Hanoi. Five inch rockets damaged the launchers as Soviet designed missiles fired at F105s. Do Son fuel depot near Haiphong was attacked again as Navy planes pounded fuel facilities.
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