Candidate Tells of Money Buyout Claim in City Commission Race
Harry Tooker said he was told he could not win unless he pledged to private interests and had money to buy support. Tooker opposes incumbent F S Hunt and Cafeteria manager Bill Dukes in the August 18 Decatur election. He will address the Decatur Jaycees at the Lyons Hotel Tuesday night, program to be broadcast on WAJF radio.
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Fooker
Icumbent
F. S. Hunt
Chemstrand
Bill Dukes
Hunt
Dukes
Harry Tooker
Lyons
Decatur Jaycees
Wajf Radio
Ambush by Viet Cong Causes Heavy Damage Near Saigon
Viet Cong ambushed a government unit north of Saigon near Ben Cat, killing a U S Army officer and several Vietnamese Rangers while wounding many more. In three days of fighting around Ben Cat, 35 government troops were killed, 48 wounded, and 30 missing or unaccounted for. The attack aimed to disrupt a planned rout operations.
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Peter Arnetyt
Saigon
Viet Nam
Povergillient Culvey
Saitun
Ben Cat
Phasshicus Spuokestian
Ben Suc
Mission Staton
Mulanga
Lumpas
Alice Senshima
Prime Min
Davy's Second Major Action
Fifteen eating places in Tuscaloosa Alabama faced the first Kennedy civil rights suit filed under new federal powers. Attorney General Robert Kennedy initiates the action seeking enforcement of desegregation provisions in public accommodations.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Atty
Robert Kennedy
South Carolina
Orangeburg
Kennedy
U.S. District Court
Birmingham
Civil rights leaders urge moratorium on mass protests
Six national civil rights leaders called for a broad halt on mass marches and demonstrations until after the November presidential election. The leaders urged increased voter registration activity while criticizing Goldwater and the GOP platform as states rights. The summit featured Roy Wilkins among others and followed a separate suit against Tuscaloosa eateries for racial discrimination.
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Associated Press
New York
Len Barry Goldwater
Coldwater
Goldwater
Reed
Ranger 7 on track for Moon plunge after trajectory fix
Ranger 7 gains confidence as officials report narrowed impact zone in the Sea of Clouds Southwest of the Moon’s lit side. Jet Propulsion Laboratory director William Pickering says odds of success rise above 50 percent after a minor space trajectory adjustment.
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Acuieh
William H. Pickering
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Understanding Hebrews 2 10 on Jesus perfecting through suffering
The verse does not imply moral imperfection in Jesus but shows that His suffering was essential to salvation. Jesus remained sinless, yet maturity through sacrifice completed His role as Savior, making believers righteous in God through Him.
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Jesus
God
Christ
LBJ Lists Qualities Sought in VP Candidate
President Johnson stated he wants a Democratic vice presidential nominee who is attractive prudent and progressive with a strong concern for the welfare of the people. He said no decision has been made and did not name any candidates.
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Washington
Johnson
Deng
LBJ
Damp cold endangers nine trapped miners in CHAMPAGNOLE
Rescuers intensified digging as three of the nine miners show nervous strain in a collapsed limestone mine chamber. Foreman Andre Martinet pleaded for swift extraction through a contact tube while damp heat and darkness threaten safety underground.
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France
Andre Martinet
Niet
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Senate approves $346 billion defense boost unanimous vote
Washington AP reports the Senate, honoring Senator Richard Russell's warning that the U.S. cannot be second best, approved a defense budget package totaling more than 346 billion dollars in a unanimous vote.
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Washington
Senate
Richard B. Russell
Limestone selects Maid of Cotton and reelects Farm Bureau president
Miss Betsye Thompson, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs Beasley Thompson Athens, crowned Limestone County 1964 Maid of Cotton. Alternate Miss Judy Taft, 20, sponsored by Athens Rotary Club, named runner up. Thompson will compete in Huntsville district Sept 2. Taft attends Athens College. Jin Looney reelected Limestone County Farm Bureau president for a third term.
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Betsye Thompson
Center
Aid
Beasley Thompson
Athens
Lilllestone County
Hadestone County
Pali Bureau
Winford Turner
Harm Bureau
Judy Taft
Harry Taft
The
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Huntsville
Tennessee Tech
Cookville
Tenn
Taft
Athens College
Athens Rotary Club
Linda Fay Taylor
Clyde Taylor
Sardis
Jin Looney
Limestone County Farm Bureau
Betty Ruth Siniard
Willard Siniard
Salem Home Demonstration Club
North Alabama College of Commerce of Huntsville
Ruth Ann Sanderson
Mrs. Rowe Sanderson
Tanner Home Demonstration Club
Vickie Hicks
Julian Hicks
Oakdale
Brenda Wynell Crawford
David Crawford
South Limestone
NASA
Jane Burgreen
Dauc- See
L’st
Mass Slaughter Report Hits Chipwata and Et Mabundo
Refugees recount a Lumpa sect massacre in Chipwata and Et Mabundo where hundreds were killed and survivors burned as troops and police brace for a planned assault. Prime Minister Kaunda vows no appeasement amid ongoing violence. Alice Senshima, sect leader, reportedly sheltered in Kasomo as officials weigh capture risks.
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Alice Senshima
Kasomo
Chinsali
We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture Ad
Iachange Furniture Co offers top prices for used furniture. Contact 353 4403 for evaluations and pickup options.
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Iachange Furniture Co
Ady
City Names Fire Inspector In Decatur Fire Department
A 38 year old veteran Decatur firefighter was chosen to lead the new fire inspection and prevention post. Paul Kilgore at 1124 6th Ave SE accepted after excelling on a civil service exam and was promoted to assistant chief alongside the appointment.
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Decatur
Floyd Elkins
Paul Kilgore
6Th Ave SE
Kilgore
Elkins
City
Markets At A Glance Report
New York stocks rose with higher volume. bonds were mixed while commodities showed mixed to firm moves. In Chicago wheat fell on liquidation, corn held steady to softer and oats and soybeans showed mixed trading patterns with August soybeans firm early.
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