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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1966

Page

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Chicago Braces For New Riots As North Viet Nam War Escalates

AP dispatch reports intensified bombing of North Viet Nam with a downed Skyhawk from Ranger 35 to 40 miles south of Hanoi and one plane lost to ground fire. North Viet Nam News Agency claimed six US jets downed and pilots captured. Urban unrest fears rise as fighting continues near Chu Lai Da Nang and Quang Tri with Marine casualties and Viet Cong attacks.

Saigon South Viet Nam Uss North Viet Nam U.S Hanoi Red China New China News Agency Chu Lai da Nang Quang Tri

Soviet Helicopter Forces Down U.S. Aircraft Near West Germany

An armed Soviet helicopter violated West German airspace near Bad Hersfeld and forced an American H34 helicopter to land after two passes. The U.S. Army protested through Heidelberg and handed the text to the Soviet liaison chief. The USAF craft carried a pilot and five passengers from the 14th Cavalry Regiment.

Bad Hersfeld Germany Here U.S Heidelberg 14Th Cavalry Regiment Iron Curtain

Gemini 10 Liftoff Prospects Improve For Space Flight

Apollo era mission reads Gemini 10 faces a weather window and medical checks as rain threat from Tropical Storm Celia eases. Crew John W Young and Michael Collins prepare for a Monday 6 21 p m EDT launch with a promising forecast and director Schneider authorizing proceed.

Celia William C. Schneider Space Agency Florida Navy John W

Supreme Court Justice Douglas Marries Again

US Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, 67, wed 23 year old Cathleen Curran Heffernan in a quiet Encino ceremony at a friend's home. It is Douglas fourth marriage and Heffernan's first, with a planned Pacific Northwest honeymoon.

Supreme Court Douglas Los Angeles William O. Douglas Cathleen Curran Heffernan Portland Ore Ed Silver Encino Superior Court Edward R. Brand

North Alabama accounting group forms Muscle Shoals chapter

The North Alabama chapter of the National Association of Accountants will hold a 6 p.m. meeting at Down towner Motel. Directors from Tri-Cities Huntsville and Decatur plan the split to form a Muscle Shoals chapter after national board approval. See DIARY.

North Alabama National Association of Accountants Tri-Cities Huntsville Decatur Muscle Shoals National Board of Directors

Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage Ad

Classified note for Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage offering moving services. Contact Daniel at 353 4014 for inquiries.

Bekins Worldwide Moving Daniel Adv

Rain Expected To Cool Valley

Scattered thundershowers forecast to ease a heat wave in North Alabama today and tonight with measurable rainfall around 40 percent of the area. A 10 percent shower chance is noted tonight as long-awaited rain arrives after yesterday’s 103 degree heat in Huntsville and a near 20 degree drop. Brisk squall winds hit Decatur around 6 p.m. with no rain.

North Alabama Muntsville Tennessee Belle Mina

Police release sketch of nurse killer in Chicago massacre

Police issued a sketch of the killer described by the sole survivor, Corazon Amarao, a 23 year old nurse, after eight student nurses were killed. The drawing by artist Otis Rathel shows a crew cut young man with high cheekbones and a protruding chin. The survivor spoke after the massacre as officers continued the investigation.

Chicago Otis Rathel Corazon Amarao

Murder Suspect Remains In Jail In Morgan City

James Columbus Williams aged 46 is jailed in Morgan County on first degree murder charges in the shotgun killing of his sister in law Ha ze Williams 40 at a Morgan County home near Decatur. The killing occurred Friday as the victim’s daughter Bonnie 15 watched in fear. Williams was read his rights by Circuit Judge Newton B Powell and held without bond. The murder took place near U S 231 behind a truck stop. Williams living arrangements include time with his brother and a Decatur address. The motive has not been disclosed.

James Columbus Williams Hazel Williams Morgan City Leslie Reithmaier Winford Turner Morgan County Decatur Clarence Harris Williams Ha‘ze] Williams Here Harris Newton B. Powell Jim U.S. 231 1St Ave

Optimism Surrounds Tem Tombigbee Feasibility Report

Washington July 15 optimism grows as a feasibility re study of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway reaches the U S Army Engineers chief in Washington Rep Thomas G Abernethy says the report may start the project this fiscal year He cites Mobile Alabama district and Atlanta regional offices sending the study and favorable signals on Capitol Hill

Washington U.S. Army Engineers Thomas G. Abernethy Dmiss Abernethy Mobile Ala Atlanta Capitol Hill

Martin Hits Johnson In Bid For Governor

Republican Jim Martin of Gadsden predicts that Wallace endorsement of President in 1968 could help the Johnson administration. He says a Wallace third party may swing Southern electoral votes and impact the 1966 governor race and 1968 national contest.

Martin Johnson Jim Martin Gadsden George Wallace Lurleen Wallace Lyndon Johnson Bert Humphrey the United South Congress Inn Wallace

Bitter Clash Between Daley King Erupts in Chicago Riots

Rioters in Chicago’s West Side forced National Guard into action as Maj. Gen. Kane warned of deadly force. Soldiers with pistols and rifles patrolled a 140 block area amid shootings lootings and threats.

Daley Lawrence L. Knutson Chicago Linois National

Treason Considered After West Side Arrests

Twenty one people were arrested in a West Side basement during Thursday night rioting and charged with disorderly conduct. Police indicate that conspiracy to commit treason is being considered for some defendants as cases await further investigation at the request of a district commander.

Chicago West Side Louis B. Garippo George Sims Fillmore

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