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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1968

Page

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Wallace Campaign Stir Puts Rhode Island in Turmoil

Wallace drew 3000 to a Rhode Island rally at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom where hecklers and supporters clashed as he urged his independent bid. A bomb squad cleared the hall and 50 officers maintained order while about 1200 signed petitions to place him on the ballot.

Max Frankec New York Times Providence, R. I George C. Wallace Secret Service Wallace Rhode Island Rhodes-on-the- Pawtuxet American Independent Party McCarthy

U S Readies Studies Necessary To Begin Nuclear Race Curb Talks

U S officials plan talks with the Soviet Union on limiting the nuclear missile race. Studies expect tough on site inspection issues for ABM and ICBM limits. Satellite imagery aids estimates of Soviet strength while secrecy and access limit data.

U.S New York United States Soviet Union Moscow

Johnson Briefs Wallace Nixon On Foreign Policy

President Johnson gave two-hour personal briefings on foreign policy to candidates George Wallace and Richard Nixon. Differences among experts over Wallace’s status as a potential president remained unresolved. Cabinet talks with the Russians about position papers were expected to continue for final approval.

Wallace White House Johnson George Wallace Paris Washington George C. Wallace Richard M. Nixon U.S

World leaders review global situation with Nixon

Near day’s end the president and Nixon held a lengthy session to assess the world situation. Secretary of State Dean Rusk sat in on both meetings as reporters noted the discussions. See WALLACE on Page 3.

Vietnam Dean Rusk Tom Johnson White House Nixon Dean Ruski

Pravda claims US aid to anti Prague reform movement

The Soviet newspaper Pravda accuses the United States of planning weapons shipments to anti Communist forces in Czechoslovakia and of raising NATO's military profile. It says reformist Prague elements embrace democratic socialism and call for Soviet style rule, while Moscow shows no sign of compromise.

Moscow Pravda Wall ‘Street Journal Czechoslovakia North Atlantic Treaty Organization Prague Communist Party Kremlin

Just A Bit Of Research For Me

A White 18 year old, Judy Reeves, won the $500 top prize in Huie's search for Wallace backing Negro voters. Three Black men received $100 each for identifying Wallace supporters, with Reeves the first to contact Huie at the Alabama capitol steps.

Piet Bennett Associated Press Montgomery William Bradford Huie George Wallace Huie Judy Reeves Bay Minette Hartselle Wallace Alabama William Thomas Florence Frank Mastin Mastin Miss Reeves Morris Anderson

Milk price cap debate in Alabama sparks vote

Citizens weigh opposition to a proposed rise in milk retail price from 58 cents per half gallon, with policymakers considering impact on households. Local merchants and grocers express concerns about affordability and market effects while regulators study supply dynamics.

Milk Price Hike Hint In Rebate Plan At Board Meeting

Alabama milk traders told the milk control board there is no profit in selling milk and a price increase with a rebate may be required. Merchants cited a 17 percent markup needed to break even while wholesale milk costs 53.5 cents per half gallon and retail tops 58 cents.

Alabama Montgomery Milk Control Board Montgomery Advertiser H. Delchamps Jr Mobile Delchamps Food

Senate Acts Save Post Office From Weekend Closings

The Senate exempted the Post Office from manpower cuts delaying Saturday office closures. If the House does not act, Saturday window service will end next week and street box collections will stay at Sunday levels. Postmaster General Watson urged House approval and Senator Monterney cited rising mail volumes.

Senate Decatur Magnavox Robinson Furniture Avenue W. Marvin Watson House I. E. Selfs

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RUSS Seymour Topping New York Times News Service Morris E Bank St.Adv Wallace Munn Robert B. Semple JR Morris’ Anderson DIAL Cleveland A. S Mike Monterney Okla Post Office Department Quickies Ken Reynolds
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