Recreational Pot Of Gold Awaiting Local Action In Alabama
Alvin Benn reports Alabama faces staff shortages hindering access to a $2 million federal outdoor recreation grant pool. Officials say eligibility remains, but regional planners urge a state-led approach via the Department of Conservation to distribute funds to cities and counties.
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Alvin Benn
Alabama
Reynolds Thrasher
Game and Fish
Department of State Conservation
Thrasher
I Lecererais
Butnae
U.s.department of the Interior
Durand
Claude Kelley
Israel Syria border clash leaves initial fatalities near Kfar Hanassi
An armed clash on Israel's border with Syria results in fatalities among Israelis and Syrians. Israeli forces report four armed Syrians encountered returning to Syria. A submachine gun two antipersonnel mines and ammunition found near a Syrian body. Local village Kfar Hanassi hosts US settlers nearby.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Syria
Middle East
Polaon
Kfar Hanassi
United States
Free Passage Vow Sought Amid Middle East Tensions
The United States and Britain consult a dozen maritime nations on a declaration for free and open passage through the blockaded Gulf of Aqaba. The plan aims to protect Israel's interests while seeking a diplomatic solution, as Harold Wilson meets President Johnson to review strategy and a possible force option remains contingency.
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United States
Britain
Gulf of Aqaba
Israel
Egypt
U.S
Middle East
Harold Wilson
Johnson
Army Guard and Reserve to be streamlined cutting 1300 units
Washington reports a drastic plan to streamline the Army National Guard and Army Reserve eliminating nearly 1,300 units. Senator Williams criticizes the administrations push for pro government campaign taint and potential loopholes. Eisenhower dedicates a D-Day mural at West Point honoring soldiers who showed fortitude and discipline during the landing.
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Washington
Defense Today
Army National Guard
Army Reserve
West Point
N.Y
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S. Military Academy
Graduation address urges effort over entitlement at Lakeside High
Former Lakeside High faculty member Ray Martin reports on December graduation exercises in Decatur where 59 seniors are urged to ignore world owes them notions and to stand as individuals. Charles Ion of Calvary Hill Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville reinforces values of vision, morality, and resilience. See Lakeside on Page 11.
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Ray Martin
Lakeside
High
Charles Lon
Calvary Hill-Pulaski Pike
Huntsville
Austin High 1967 seniors file into commencement
Austin High School held its second commencement for Decatur and the class of 1967 gathered under Pomp and Circumstance. Rev. James Bowden prayed for courage shaping the graduates as Clark Shields stressed dissatisfaction with mediocrity in his salutatory. Valedictorian Steve Young named.
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Austin High
Decatur High School
James Bowden
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Clark Shields
Shields
Steve Young
Decatur High School Honors Final Principal Jenkins
Principal W H Jenkins led his 17th and final Decatur High School graduation as about 260 seniors received diplomas in a packed auditorium. Superintendent H R Leeman praised Jenkins and urged continued parental and student cooperation as Jenkins moves to oversee special instruction programs.
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Cora Blair
Decatur High School
W. H. Jenkins
Jenkins
H. R. Leeman
Sow
Erie
Decatur High
Bank Street Hospital to Close June 30
Decatur’s Bank Street Hospital the smallest of the three facilities will close on June 30 according to Dr. O B Evans president. He cited mounting state and federal demands on small hospitals making continued operation impractical. Evans will remain in Decatur to practice at his current Bank Street building until sold or leased and may convert the site into an office building.
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Bank Street
Decatur
O. B. Evans
Evans
Bank Street Hospital
Bank St
Boa See Bank
Iranians Tour Tennessee Valley Industry Items
Six Iranian officials led by M. Rohani the minister of water and power toured Decatur visiting grass production cattle feeding and related facilities after an all day bus tour of the Tennessee Valley highlighting rapid local advances in industry and power projects.
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Judy Jones
Decatur
Iran
M. Rohani
Tennessee Valley
Markets At A Glance New York and Chicago Trading Snapshot
The report notes mixed oat and corn trading with light activity in soybeans. Hog prices hold steady to slightly higher amid receipts around 4500 with a top near 27.50.
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New York
Chicago
President Cites Layman For Agriculture Work
Decatur Daily reports President recognizes a layman for notable contributions to agriculture work. Community leader received citation for service, education, and support to farming initiatives. Presented during a public event in Decatur with local officials in attendance.
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Forrest Durand
North Central Alabama Regional Planning Commission
Bob McGukin
Cullman
Gary Voketz
Ed Bruchac
Hal McClure
John M. Hightower
KP Sasciat
Laura Lee
Laura Lee Williams
Larry Williams
The
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
John J. Williams
R-Del
Mirs
Earline Cox
Georgia Robinson
Lakeside High
Austin
Bruchac
Fare High
Ast
Sd Cohenigh
Eaeners
Bank ‘St. Hospital
R By
Ken Reynek
Maynard Layman
Layman
Yancey Hughes
T. C. Almon
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