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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
1
Washington reports Laos, neutral since 1962, shows new self confidence under premier Souvanna Phouma. Diplomats say Laos could survive economically and politically with limited external aid as North Vietnam's threat is seen to be waning due to actions by South Vietnamese and U.S. forces.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told Prime Minister Eisaku Sato in Tokyo that U S bombings near Hanoi and Haiphong were aimed at curbing North Viet Nam's southern aggression and did not signal escalation. Hashimoto summarized that U S and Japan shared views on Vietnam. Rusk warned Red China of U S retaliation if nuclear attacks occurred against American allies.
Laos faces a renewed outlook as Gen Phoumi Nosavan flees to Thailand and corrupt institutions are cleared. The 3 million population benefits from Laos rich land and rising rice exports, especially to Japan, signaling potential growth in the nation’s economy.
Analysis notes a 1961 14 nation meeting and 1962 coalition talks to establish Laos neutral status amid fighting between government forces and Pathet Lao. It highlights Souvanna Phouma and Souphanavong rivalries, Souvanna’s American ties claim, and limited Chinese influence after Korea.
U S Navy planes bombed Haiphong oil storage near the harbor for a second time, with 476000 barrels capacity noted prior to raids. A Skyhawk was shot down but the pilot survived. three ships were in the outer harbor.
Hanoi Radio, quoted by AP, said American airmen captured by North Vietnam may face trial as war criminals. The broadcast described prisoners paraded in Hanoi streets, handcuffed in pairs and marched under armed escort, claiming the people would see them punished for their crimes.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson arranged a surprise visit to Moscow ahead of a Washington conference with President Johnson later this month. The move positions Wilson as a potential Viet Nam peacemaker and signals diplomatic maneuvering in London and abroad.
Decatur Shrine Club will convene at 7 p.m. Friday in the Sirloin Room at the Cornelian Hotel. See DIARY on Page 2 for additional details.
A violent thunderstorm with gusty winds struck Decatur injuring the cityscape. Developer Melvin Blackwood said the Westwood Shopping Center suffered a large metal awning collapse with damage estimated at 3000 to 5000 dollars. TV masts were bent and a sign sustained minor damage. no windows or power outages were reported.
The Pentagon authorized hardship discharges for service members who become qualified sole surviving sons, effective immediately. The policy applies to the armed forces except during war or a Congress declared national emergency. A July 1 memorandum from Assistant Secretary of Defense Thomas D. Morris outlines favored consideration for new sole surviving sons after enlistment or induction.
Los Angeles AP reports Republican governors cautiously consider endorsing President Johnson's Vietnam record and potential future actions. They signal intent to make Vietnam an election issue in November campaigns.
A Sheffield area man, Billy Jack Curtis, was convicted of grand larceny in Morgan County Circuit Court. He was found guilty around 9 p.m. Wednesday after already being convicted in February of receiving stolen property. The case may be appealed to the Alabama Court of Appeals by defense attorney J N Powell Jr of Decatur.
New York stocks rise amid active trading while cotton remains quiet. Chicago wheat shows firm demand, corn and oats limp with liquidation. Soybeans fall sharply off ten cent limits. Hogs drop 25 cents to a dollar, top price $25 50. Slaughter steers see a few steady sales, top $25.
Argyle Minnesota residents faced emergency measures after the wrong chemical parathion was sprayed to combat mosquitoes. An on site emergency hospital was set up in Warren while fire trucks hosed streets and residents watered and scrubbed exposed clothing. Health officials said the concentration likely won t harm anyone but precautions continued.
Boll weevils are found in larger numbers across Lawrence, Morgan, Limestone and Cullman counties. County agents urge farmers to inspect cotton and apply poison if infestation reaches 10 percent or more. Leaders say this is the worst outbreak since 1962 with Morgan County hearing about three times more weevils than last year and 35 percent less feed acreage.
Lawrence L. Smith of Amoco Chemicals becomes director of Amoco India Inc. Levis H. Huth will be general manager of manufacturing for Amoco Chemicals, succeeding Smith. Both firms are wholly owned by Standard Oil affiliates. Huth previously managed operations for Amoco Chemicals since 1960.
Washington reports efforts to prevent a strike collapsed. Five major airlines Eastern, National, Northwest, Trans World and United will shut down operations at 6 a.m. local time Friday, representing nearly two thirds of the industry’s business.
In Bucharest AP reports Pact members assailed U.S. policy in Vietnam with familiar rhetoric and offered more aid to Hanoi including volunteers if invited by Ho Chi Minh. In Scotland AP notes Jack Nicklaus shot 67 to take a one stroke lead at halfway of the British Open over Peter Butler of England.
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