Defense Budget Big Increase Endorsed by House Panel
The House Appropriations Committee recommended 70.3 billion for peacetime defense with 20.3 billion for Vietnam, a figure 1.29 billion below Johnson’s request. The proposal exceeds current funding and would be the highest since 1944, with future requests to be treated as high priority.
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U.S. Evacuation of Libyan Wheelus Families Begins Arrival
The Pentagon says the first group of American citizens and military dependents evacuated from Wheelus Air Base Libya will start arriving in the United States today. In Alabama a three judge panel orders five school boards to show why they should not be compelled to comply with the statewide school integration order. Rep Bert Bank accuses Hale Memorial Tuberculosis Hospital audit of improper expenditures totaling over 13000 dollars.
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Wallace Sees 68 Rebellion in Miami Visit
Former Alabama governor George Wallace arrived in Miami to gauge potential demonstrations by civil rights groups as he forecast a rebellion against both major parties in 1968. He told reporters the platform must be explicit and favor states rights, ahead of a luncheon club appearance after visiting Cape Kennedy. A protest was planned outside his hotel.
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Reds Launch Mortar Barrage Against Hue
Communists shelled Hue for the second time in 10 days wounding an American and three South Vietnamese. Aircraft losses included two Phantoms. one crew forced to land after a midair inflicted fire. Counter-battery fire was reported with unknown results.
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Egyptians declare resignation as fighting on front ends
President Gamal Abdel Nasser announced his resignation in a dramatic radio address and handed power to Vice President Zakaria Moheiddin. Israel moved into Syria after ceasfire claims, with air raids on Damascus and heavy fighting along the front from the Sea of Galilee to the Jordan River. The United Nations urged immediate cease fire as both sides reported attacks and counterattacks before operations halted.
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USS Liberty Toll Revised To Nine Dead
Washington AP reports the Navy's official toll for the USS Liberty incident is nine dead, 22 missing, and 75 wounded, though some sources say missing sailors are likely dead. A senior officer hinted survivors are unlikely amid ongoing investigation.
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Markets At A Glance New York AP Commodities And Livestock
New York markets report stocks higher with broad activity. Wheat corn and oats fall on Middle East peace influence while soybeans and hogs hold steady to slightly lower. Slaughter steers remain fully steady with top at 26.75.
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Security Council Again Consults On Cease Fire
U N diplomats say the Security Council agrees to demand Israel and Syria comply with cease-fire resolutions and asks Secretary-General U Thant to help end the fighting. The move follows a delay that postponed the urgent session set for 10 p.m. as efforts continue to halt new clashes in the Middle East.
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New Methodist Ministers Assigned to Decatur Churches
Judy Jones reports three Decatur Methodist churches received new ministers at the North Alabama Methodist Conference. Lamar Davis will serve Ninth Street and Memorial Drive with George W. Gravitte as associate.
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