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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1968

Page

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McCarthy Sees Racial Problem as Top Issue in Pittsburgh

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy said the Vietnam war must end but urban racial problems are the more important national issue. He spoke in Pittsburgh during an impromptu 20 minute exchange with four young Black men outside an art gallery. Secret Service guarded the unplanned visit as he linked domestic reform to housing subsidies and central city challenges.

Associated Press Eugene J. McCarthy Pittsburgh McCarthy Secret Service

Transferred Call SHARP MOVERS Free Estimate Ad

Moving ad offering free estimate from SHARP MOVERS with contact number 353 2828 for transfer services.

To Evade Hijacking, Should Off Passengers Be Coached

The question asks if passengers should be coached before takeoff to prevent hijacking. It discusses security training, crew procedures, and passenger awareness, emphasizing calm behavior, following crew instructions, and reporting suspicious activity.

Two Car Collision Kills Woman and Injures Five

A Lafayette Street NW resident remains hospitalized after a Tuesday two car crash at Church and Bank Streets. Ruth Anschutz 61 of Seton Avenue SE died from head injuries. Five others were injured and treated at Decatur General. Mary Jolly 81 suffered facial cuts and a fractured leg but was reported to have had a good night.

Lafayette St. NW Decatur General Hospital Church Bank St Ruth Ans Schutz Seton Ave. SE Decartur General Mary Jolly Jolly

Used Furniture and Appliances Ad Notice

Gash for used furniture and Ap Robinson's Warehouse advertise furniture and appliances. Contact 353-2370.

Ap Robinson’s Pliances

Nixon rules out deal with Wallace if election tied

Nixon said he would not negotiate with George Wallace if the presidential race is deadlocked and goes to the House. He dismissed Wallace influence in the House and predicted Democratic delegation votes in Wallace states would go to Humphrey.

Robert B. Semple JR New York Times News Service Philadelphia Ritchard M. Nixon Alabama George Wallace House of Representatives Wallace Hubert Humphrey House Mississippi Louisiana Georgia Humphrey

Hariman presses North Vietnam at Paris talks over bombing halt

AP dispatch from Paris reports Ambassador Harriman pressing North Vietnam to define action after a halt in bombing. He noted no progress at the 13th negotiating session and said U S proposals on infiltration, demilitarized zones, and neutrality of Laos and Cambodia were rejected.

John M. Hightower Paris United States North Vietnam W. Averell Harriman Harriman Laos Cambodia Vietnam Saigon

Reagan Cites Wallace Bid For Presidential Support

Ronald Reagan said George Wallace has climbed in public opinion by voicing law and order and patriotism. He criticized Wallace for past segregationist views and opposition to federal aid programs. Reagan spoke ahead of a tour to Texas Alabama Arkansas North Carolina Florida and Virginia as advisers see strength for a convention fight.

Sacramento Calif Ronald Reagan George Wallace Reagan Alabama Wallace Texas Arkansas North Carolina Florida Virgina

Elberta Peaches at Smith's Fruit Stand

Elberta peaches priced at 3.49 per bushel available at Smith's Fruit Stand located on 31 Ss. Ady. limits not listed.

Smith's Ady

Government Gives Builders A Lift

The government plans to ease credit and expand home loan availability to support housing and the economy. A new allowance will let savings and loan institutions offer an extra 600 million in public home loans, with regulatory easing effective Aug. 1 and potential further actions later.

Joseph R. Coynecome Associated Press Washington Tor

Illinois Bell offers higher wage to end Chicago strike

The Illinois Bell Telephone Co. raised its wage offer to striking electrical workers today in hopes of resolving a pay dispute that could disrupt the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In Greensboro, Edward Thompson Jr. faced two murder charges and three kidnapping counts after his arrest by city police.

Chicago Illinois Bell Telephone Co Greensboro, N. C Edward Thompson Jr Greensboro

Alabama Democrats Challenge McCarthy Backers in Party Voting

In Washington, Alabama's official Democratic organization questioned the loyalty of Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy and most of his presidential nomination backers to participate in the party’s nominating process.

Washington Alabama Eugene J. McCarthy

Builders Quiz City Candidates

A Decatur Home Builders Association committee grilled city council hopefuls in a five hour session at the Crescent Motel. The nine questions covered improving Decatur, municipal boards, and building code attitudes, with builders asking candidates to meet with them for input before changes.

Decatur Homebuilders Association Crescent Motel Lee Price Theo Compton Doc Turner Charles Mooney James Cooper Herman Rigel Charles Terry Decatur

Hijacked National Airlines jet lands in Havana after New Orleans refueling

A National Airlines DC8 with 64 aboard was hijacked over Texas by a man who threatened to explode a grenade. The aircraft refueled in New Orleans before continuing to Cuba with the hijacker first to exit. A sick passenger or crew member prompted a delay as authorities moved to resolve the incident.

Miami Fla National Airlines Texas Cuba Jose Marti Havana Fenton Wheeler New Orleans Houston Tex U.S Sid Oliver FBI

Window Air Conditioners Cleaned and Serviced Ad

Davidson Heating Service offers window air conditioner cleaning and servicing with contact number 353-4623.

Davidson Heating Service

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