Spirit of America July 4 celebration set in Decatur
July 4 events at Delano Park and Decatur High School Stadium mark the Spirit of America program co sponsored by The Decatur Daily. The daytime program at Delano Park precedes an evening stadium celebration with a large fireworks display and a national figure address. If necessary rain plans move the night to Decatur High auditorium.
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U.N. Security Council Holds Emergency Session Over Israel Syria Clash
The Soviet Union urged a hurried Security Council meeting claiming ongoing fighting despite cease fire talks. Secretary General U Thant cited fragmentary reports from Lt. Gen. Odd Bull on continued artillery fire near Tiberias and Israeli paratroop actions after the deadline. The council planned further updates on the situation.
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United Nations
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Soviet Union
U.N. Security Council
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U.N
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Israel
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U.N. Truce Supervision Organization
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Syria
Irael
Meee
Tiberias
Bull
Council
How are voting places selected for individual voters
Precincts divide city and county with voting centers in each precinct. When registering you receive a slip telling which voting center to attend, usually the one closest to your residence.
Nasser Decides He'll Stay and Lead Arab Cause
Cairo reports Gamal Abdel Nasser will remain Egypt’s president amid claims of Israeli air attacks on the Suez Canal zone and sunk ships. The government says blocked shipping will take time to clear as crowds celebrate in Cairo Beirut and other Arab capitals.
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Hanns Neverbourg
Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Suez Canal Zone
Nasser
National Assembly
Middle East
Cyrus Vance Steps Down As Deputy Secretary Of Defense
President Johnson announced Cyrus R. Vance will resign as deputy secretary of defense effective June 30. Paul H. Nitze named secretary of the Navy, John T. McNaughton becomes defense secretary, and Paul C. Warnke moves to McNaughton’s post. Vance cited back trouble and personal reasons, with no policy shifts implied.
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Secretary of Defense
Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
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Ty Affairs
McNaughton
Defense Department
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Vance
White House
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Spencer Tracy Dies After Heart Attack At 67
Hollywood AP report states Spencer Tracy, 67, a two time Academy Award actor, suffered a heart attack and died. Hepburn and colleagues recall his last scenes and tributes follow as production and studio crews mourn.
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Israel demands free Suez passage in peace terms
AP report from Chicago says Israel seeks guaranteed free passage through the Gulf of Aqaba and Suez Canal plus promises Jerusalem will be secure in any peace. Aviad Yafeh, press secretary to Prime Minister Eshkol, notes the war was costly but aims for full peace with Arab states, including Jeruse lem and Shierm El Sheikh.
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