U S Navy Raids Hit North Vietnam Oil Areas Off Haiphong
U S Navy fighter bombers attacked two North Vietnamese torpedo boats off Haiphong with one Skyhawk shot down but rescued. A total of 250 to 300 planes joined raids on an oil storage area southeast of Haiphong and another west of Thanh Hoa, part of a record level of air attacks on North Vietnam with limited ground action in South Vietnam.
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Holiday Toll Tops 500 In Independence Day Weekend
Traffic deaths across the nation during the three day Independence Day observance reached at least 567, a new all time Fourth of July record. Drownings reached 215 and boating accidents added 52, bringing total holiday fatalities to 834. The worst crash killed 10 near Tucson, Arizona, as two cars collided head on. Arkansas saw 11 deaths in two separate wrecks.
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Decatur Evening Forum On Revitalizing Downtown
A special meeting at the Congress Inn at 7 30 tonight hosts the Decatur Central Business District Association. A film titled A City Reborn from Fresno and talks by A L Johnson and Charlie Parker will outline plans to revitalize Decatur, with the program expected to run about 90 minutes.
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Decatur Curb Market Opens with Fresh Produce
The Decatur Curb Market will open Wednesday at 6 am selling fresh tomatoes cucumbers squash beans field peas butter beans okra peppers corn potatoes milk and butter. R E Bob Conner Jr of 1213 16th Ave SE earned a private pilot license after completing his check ride with the FAA. Clarence Rosenberry and son Bobby of 1106 13th Ave SE returned from a 10 day visit to Panama City Beach Florida. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Bob” Conner, Jr
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Accidents Kill 10 In Alabama Over Fourth of July Weekend
The Associated Press reports ten deaths in Alabama over the Fourth of July weekend, including nine traffic deaths and one drowning. A July Monday collision east of Fayette on Ala 102 killed Lloyd Banks ton, Thomas Lowery, and Lynn Wesley Whitmore. Earlier Monday a two car crash on U S 331 near Highland Home killed Elizabeth Ann Davis and Phronsia Davis of Gadsden.
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Thomas Lowery
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Gadsden
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Boulden Hearing Delayed in Habeas Corpus Case
A habeas corpus hearing for Billy Don Franklin Boulden, 19, of Falkville, respites from July 13 to Aug 3 in federal court Montgomery. Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. will preside. witnesses delayed by Morgan County circuit court. State witness Judge James N. Bloodworth to preside over Morgan County session. William Moore counsel. Boulden was previously slated for execution in Kilby Prison.
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James N. Bloodworth
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Afternoon Showers Cool North Alabama Heat Wave
The Birmingham Weather Bureau reports widely scattered thundershowers to relieve a 90 degree heat. A high of 88 in Decatur Monday gives way to 94 today with a low of 72 tonight. Wednesday's high again 94 as west winds 8 to 15 mph turn gusty near storms.
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Freshman Mike Corum Named Austin Carrier Of Month
Mike Corum a 13 year old Austin High School freshman has been the Daily carrier since February. He values meeting people and plans to save for a motorcycle to help in his job and for pleasure. After a fall from a tree left him hospitalized a week he still ensured customers received papers with help from a friend and his sister Sue.
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Heaviest U S Satellite Soars Into Orbit
AP reports America's heaviest satellite, a 29 ton rocket stage, lifted into orbit from Cape Kennedy. Ground stations tracked 10 tons of liquid hydrogen and noted stable, calm surface conditions. A simulated restart during the second orbit proved hydrogen powerplants can restart in space. Televsion images from the tank camera provided clear data on the fuel.
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Fla
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Moon
Reagan Withdraws From 1968 Presidential Nomination
In Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan withdrew from consideration for the 1968 Republican nomination. In London, Prime Minister Harold Wilson called a temporary halt to Rhodesia talks and insisted any settlement must satisfy Rhodesians and be acceptable internationally. In Paris, Enterprise reports President Ho Chi Minh warned that North Vietnam could seek terms with the United States by mid-1967 if no new developments occur.
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Governors Seek Viet Nam Resolution Endorsement
Democrats at the national governors conference moved to push a resolution endorsing President Johnson's conduct of the Vietnam War. They aim to win two thirds support from Republican colleagues to adopt the measure as they review rules for handling Viet Nam and civil rights resolutions.
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Viet Nam
Four Die In Navy Transport Crash Near Battle Creek
A Navy transport plane on a routine training flight from Floyd Bennett Field to Moffett Field crashed near Battle Creek Michigan, killing four crew members aboard. The Electra model went off course and dived into the earth while en route with a planned stop in Chicago.
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Markets At A Glance Stocks Mixed as Corn and Soy Rise
New York AP reports stocks lower with moderate trading. In Chicago Wheat mixed, late selling. Corn higher on commercial buying and cattle futures up with hogs rising to 26 1/4 per cwt. Slaughter steers hold steady to 59 cents higher, top 27 1/4.
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Enough Men In Viet Sharp Hope For Offensive War
In Honolulu AP report Gen Westmoreland and Adm Sharp said enough U S forces exist in South Vietnam to take the offensive against the Viet Cong and North Vietnam. Sharp cautioned that additional manpower could occur if the enemy acts, while noting the war is “now being won” and offensive pressure can be sustained.
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Viet Nam
Look Inside Look Inside Many military men
Look Inside Look Inside Many military men believe the U S should wage a more intensive war in South Viet Nam. New York Times editor Han son W Baldwin provides an analysis today on page five.
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