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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1966

Page

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Alabama House approves 44 million school aid package quickly

The Alabama House Ways and Means Committee swiftly approves a $44 million six bill school aid package during a special session. Gov. George Wallace watches progress and positions to oppose federal bureaucracy as the Senate Finance Committee considers a parallel package. Education leaders urge rapid passage for budgeting and planning.

Montgomery House Ways and Means George Wallace Ways and Means Committee Senate Finance Committee House Committee Austin R. Meadows

Ky tells US to back South Vietnam for five to ten years

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky told reporters that the United States must aid South Vietnam for five to 10 years to finish the war, warning that Communist resolve could endure 20 years. He questioned whether allies could match such a commitment and urged action to destroy Communists in their lair.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky United States North Viet Nam

Solons Censure Bonn Germany Over Viet Nam Aid

The Senate voted 56 to 33 to condemn Bonn over financing a Red China steel mill, linking it to U.S. troops in Viet Nam. The move backed by 14 Democrats and 10 Republicans aimed to show support for service members and protest allied hesitation in Southeast Asia.

Senate West Germany U.S Viet Nam Bonn Red China Thomas H. Kuchel Harry F. Byrd Jr Dva

Mooresville Historic Designation Bill Moves Forward

A bill to designate Mooresville as an historic area was drafted to be advertised in the Limestone Democrat and Alabama Courier for four weeks. If the Legislature passes it, residents will vote on the measure. Mooreville was incorporated in 1818, a year before Alabama statehood. The Historic Mooresville Preservation Association formed with newly filed incorporation papers.

Mooresville Athens Alabama Ed Horton Limestone Democrat Alabama Courier Horton Sen Rep Granville Turner

Doctor Takes Jackson Reins

Dr. Troy Kilpatrick of Flint will reopen LESTER's Dr. D. E. Jackson Hospital on Thursday. Kilpatrick, owner of the Tennessee Valley Rest Home at Flint, will serve as physician after the hospital closed last week due to Dr. Jackson’s death. He and the Jackson family will push a $250000 memorial hospital in honor of the late doctor and Kilpatrick plans to keep the hospital open 24 hours daily with his staff, while continuing to work at the rest home.

Lester D. E. Jackson Troy Kilpatrick Flint Kilpatrick Tennessee Valley Rest Home Jackson

Alabama House Panel Approves Women Jury Service Bill

The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill to allow women to serve on juries in Alabama state courts by a 6 to 4 vote. The measure would expand eligibility to include women and could impact future trials.

Cooley Sees Dim Prospects for Cotton Grain Emergency Loans

Representative Harold D. Cooley of North Carolina, chair of the House Agriculture Committee, stated that the outlook is dim for emergency loans to the cotton ginning industry.

Washington Harold D. Cooley D-N. C House Agriculture Committee

Decatur Contes tants Rehearse For Miss Alabama Finals

Decatur hosts 26 Miss Alabama finalists with interviews and auditions completed. Jacqueline Eaken Marsha Sandlin and Lynelle Weber prep for coronation tomorrow night at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham after a preview at The Club. Linda Sue Folsom will crown the Alabama representative to Miss America. Eaken tied for top ten last year and is an Auburn art major. Weber is Decatur’s reigning Miss Decatur and a singer actress. Sandlin is an Auburn student and music major.

Decatur Pretty Jacqueline Eaken Marsha Sandlin Lynelle Weber Alabama Birmingham Linda Sue Folsom New Brockton Miss Eaken Auburn University Miss Sandlin Auburn

Wirtz urges no airlines measure at Senate hearing

Secretary of Labor W Willard Wirtz told a Senate Labor Committee hearing that Congress should avoid special legislation to end the airline strike. He urged free collective bargaining as a last chance and warned prolongation could push the nation toward a crisis. The walkout by the AFL CIO Machinists against five major airlines affects about 60 percent of U S air traffic and raises grave concerns in some sectors.

Washington Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz Congress Wirtz Senate Senate Labor Committee Aflcio International Association of Machinists

GOP Leaders Withhold Open Housing Support

House Republican leaders delay backing a controversial open housing clause within an omnibus civil rights bill. The provision would ban housing discrimination in sales or rentals but exempt individuals and agents acting for individuals. The Policy Committee postponed action to survey GOP members.

John Beckler Washington House GOP Roy Wilkins The National Associa

Federal tax take set to rise by billions, official says

Federal income is expected to climb about 4.5 billion above original estimates, based on current tax rates. If realized, tax receipts for the year ending June 30 would reach 115 to 116 billion, with higher spending for Viet Nam war and Congress keeping the budget in the red.

Joseph R. Coyne Washington Congress Johnson Treasury Department Commerce Department

Only Man In Town Finds Gasoline In His Well

J T Quick discovers gasoline in his well after watering a lawn at 111 Austinville Rd SW. Officials inspect the brick lined 48 foot well and demonstrate gasoline can burn. Quick plans to remove the pump and seal the well while searching for the source.

J.T. Quick Cora Blair J. T. Quick Quick Austinville Rd C. L. Kaufman Charles Yancey Lonnie Pettey Kaufman Charlie Yancey J. T Quick

Markets At A Glance Headlines From New York Chicago

Markets at a glance show stocks higher amid moderate trading. Agricultural futures note cotton quiet while Chicago grain markets see wheat higher, corn and soybeans weak with liquidation. Hog prices fall 25 to 75 cents, top 26.75. slaughter steers steady to 25 cents higher, top 26.75.

New York Chicago

Look Inside Liberal Fear of Extremism Cuts to Civil Rights Groups

The New York Times reports Northern liberals have sharply reduced contributions to the most militant Negro Civil Rights organizations. A pre vacation inventory notes the family’s insurance protection. Times analyzes new Moscow Ottawa links needing Washington attention.

New York Times Today New York Times Moscow Ottawa Washington Canada

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