Riot report links urban unrest to southern cotton supremacy
A Decatur Aug. event is described as a meeting of cotton farmers aiming to restore and perpetuate southern supremacy in both volume and quality. The report suggests unrest tied to defended cotton interests and urban disorder in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
P. R
Bobby) Smith
Winder
Southern Cotton Growers, Inc
Alabama
Georgia
Smith
Albert Brewer
Decatur High School
U. S
Bill Nichols
Committee On Agriculture
Walter W. Wilcox
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fred Acuff
Alabama Stabilization and Conservation Service
Fred Robinson
Alabama State Extension Service
Red Bamberg
Farmers Home Administration
Washington
Hanes Claims Communist Conspiracy In King Slaying
Arthur J. Hanes, James Earl Ray’s defense lawyer, alleged an international Communist conspiracy in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. He accused the attorney general of calling it a one man job and warned of rights violations and cameras on Ray. Hanes spoke at a news conference in Memphis and promised more at Ray’s trial.
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Memphis
Hanes
Ray
London
William N. Morris
Birmingham
Decatur Daily launches annual amateur photo contest
The Decatur Daily invites moms dads and youths to enter amateur photos in black and white or color across three categories scenes animals and/or children and human interest with a separate color contest. Six weekly contests run through summer with $5 prizes per category weekly and a final $50 prize for the best overall entry. Entries open to non staff and non affiliates with prints up to 10 inches accepted and returnable by stamped self addressed envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Decatur - Daily
Wallace Draws 5000 at Lakeland Rally in Sweltering Heat
States rights candidate George C. Wallace told about 5000 supporters in Lakeland that only his third party bid can reverse liberal trends. He warned that the Republicans and Democrats were steering the nation toward socialism and statism and predicted a November victory for his American Independent party. He spoke before heading to Miami.
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Don McKee
Associated Press
Lakeland
Fila
George C. Wallace
Kennedy
Wallace
American Independent Party
National Republican Party
National Democratic Party
Miami
Civil disorders study says riots are noncriminal protest
The national advisory commission on civil disorders released three studies noting riots of the 1960s are noncriminal protest justified by many Negroes. They urge transforming slums and institutions to prevent future upheavals and say racism may be less monolithic than once thought. The 11 member panel led by Otto Kerner was appointed by President Johnson a year ago.
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John Herbers
New York Times
Washington
National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Johnson
City services wait times and an outline for outlying areas
City officials say complete services for all areas are economically impossible and homeowners bear the project costs. Other reader questions cover appliance parts sources, model numbers, and concerns about paving Sandlin Rd SW with timing tied to new city government.
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Decatur
Larkin Yates
Sandlin Rd
Apollo 7 Flight Tests Show Strong Altitude Run
Apollo 7 crew led by Walter Schirra completed a nine hour altitude chamber test at 226000 feet with Eisele and Cunningham. Backup crew Stafford Young and Cernan prepared for an eight hour chamber test as planners push toward an October Earth orbit mission and lunar goal.
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Navy
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Air Force
Don R. Eisele
Walter Cunningham
Thomas P. Stafford
John W. Young
Eugene A. Cernan
City Candidates Prepare For Monday Rally And Meetings
Decatur gears up for a political Monday with a TV informational program by the League of Women Voters at 5:45 p.m. featuring City Atty. A. J. Coleman and Mrs. John Chenault in a nonpartisan presentation. Mayor candidates Gunthorpe and Roy Godom speak at 12:15 p.m. before the Rotary Club.
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The
League of Women Voters
Wmsl-Tv
A. J. Coleman
John Chenault Wills
League
Byrd Thompson
Rotary Club
Decatur Inn
Bob Dean
Charles Gunthorp
Roy Qdom
Morgan County Coordinating Association
King’s Memorial Church
Decatur Shopping Center
Decatur Magnavox Dealer Robinson Furniture Ad
Robinson Furniture on 2nd Avenue in Decatur serves as Magnavox dealer for 11 years. Contact 353-2370 for services and products. Ad by Ady.
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Decatur
Magnavox
Robinson Furniture
2Nd Avenue
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