Area Hospitals Said Eligible For Medicare
Three more area hospitals including the two Hartselle hospitals were declared eligible to participate in the Medicare program. The designation covers Black-Chandler Hospital Hartselle Hospital and Cullman Hospital and raises Alabama’s certified total to 140 hospitals along with 50 announced as eligible. Eligibility can be canceled after on site inspection for discrimination.
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Hartselle
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Alabama
Black- Chandler Hospital
Hartselle Hospital
Cullman Hospital
HEW
South
John W. Gardner
American Hospital Association
Decatur Diary notices list local graduates and meetings
William Smothers of Decatur graduates from Baylor University with a BA degree. Bob Owens, banking official, earns a certificate from LSU Baton Rouge. Other items note LPN chapter meeting at Decatur General Hospital and Disabled Veterans Auxiliary gathering. Richard Smith, a Harrisville hairstylist, is guest artist at North Alabama Hairdressers Affiliate meeting.
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William Smothers
Decatur
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
E. L. Smothers
9Th Ave
Richard Smith
Hurrisville
North Alabama
House of Beauty
Grant St. SE
Bob Owens
State National Bank of Alabama
School of Banking of the South
Louisiana State University At
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State
Wheeler Brown Hendrix
Disabled Veterans Auxiliary
Disabled Veterans Home
Church St
Davidson Heating Service Offers Window AC Cleaning
Davidson Heating Service advertises window air conditioner cleaning like new for 353-4623. The notice highlights professional servicing and contact for residents seeking a refreshed cooling unit.
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Davidson Heating Service
Howe Says Desegregation Guidelines Based on Firm Ground
U S Education Commissioner Harold Howe II urged that the 1966 federal school desegregation guidelines rest on firm legal ground and warned statewide opposition could be tragic. He warned noncompliance could deny opportunities to youths and limit individual freedoms, harming long term state prosperity.
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Birmingham
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Harold Howe II
Howe
Alabama conference on school desegregation speakers
The commissioner addressed several hundred attendees at a statewide desegregation conference sponsored by the Alabama State Advisory Committee to the U S Commission on Civil Rights, the last in a southern series amid criticism and calls for resistance to guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama_ State Advisory Committee
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
South
Alabama
Howe
Sunny Warm Weather Forecast For Weekend and Monday
The weatherman predicts a bright spell with a high near 84 today and a 64 degree night. Sunday remains mild and Monday should top around 86 with fair to partly cloudy skies.
Klan Leader Shelton Trial Set Over Contempt Charge
Robert M. Shelton imperial wizard of the United Klans of America faces a contempt trial in Washington on charges tied to his refusal to provide Klan records to House investigators. He and six other Klansmen were cited by the House and indicted by a federal grand jury. Shelton cites constitutional amendments and argues the inquiry oversteps Congress. If convicted he faces a $100 to $1,000 fine.
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Carl P. Leubsdorf
Washington
Robert M. Shelton
United Klans of America
House
Shelton
House Committee On UN
Meredith march stirs debate on registering Negro voters in Batesville
In Batesville Mississippi the Meredith march against fear drew a two hour protest rally in front of Panola County Court House with Negro and white leaders debating voter registration. About 53 Negroes registered as James Meredith and marchers move toward Jackson while authorities guard the event. Meredith was wounded near Hernando and hospitalized. the shooter awaits trial on a $25 000 bond.
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Don McKee
Batesville
Miss
Meredith “March Against
Panola County Courtouse
U.S. 51
Jackson
Memphis
Charles Byers
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Meredith
Evers
Mississippi
Natchez
Robert Green
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Hernando
New York
GIs Ticketed For Viet Service Increase Told By McNamara
Secretary of Defense McNamara said 18,000 more GIs are slated for South Vietnam, boosting total to about 285,000 with a possible rise to 400,000 by year end. He noted Viet Nam progress exceeded expectations while warning of continued North Vietnamese infiltration.
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Lewis Gulick Washington
Robert S. McNamara
Viet Nam
U.S
McNamara
South Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
Viet War Hero Recalls Controversial Air Strikes
Capt William Carpenter Jr of Company C 2nd Battalion 502nd Regiment 101st Airborne recalls directing napalm and artillery against Viet Cong in Kontum Province. Lt Col Henry Emerson seeks Medal of Honor for Carpenter and Distinguish Service Cross for Brown alongside Bronze Star and Purple Heart awards for prior Viet Nam exploits.
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AL Chang
Tuo Morong
502Nd Regiment Nam (Ap
William C.f
101St Airborne
Scream
Carpenter Jr
Carpenter
Kontum Plateau
West Point
Henry Emerson
327Th Regiment
Ron Brown
Chattanooga
Tenn
Viet Nam
Rar Highlands
Saigon
Brown
Largest Catholic Demonstration in Saigon
More than 50 000 Catholics marched in closed ranks through central Saigon Sunday in a vast display likely the largest demonstration yet in the capital during South Vietnam. Authorities watched as participants moved in organized orderly groups in a show of faith and solidarity.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U S First Infantry Division Puts Down Viet Cong Near Saigon
U S First Infantry Division reported heavy fighting Saturday in plantation country about 75 miles northwest of Saigon. Spokesman said initial reports list 88 Viet Cong dead from a force of around 100.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Plantation Country
Massive Catholic Rally Demonstrates Support in Saigon
A large procession in the capital showcased 15 000 black uniformed commando groups marching in strict formation. The display signaled the strength of South Vietnam Catholics amid Buddhist unrest and called for a hard line against the Viet Cong with praise for the United States and allies.
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Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Youth Indicted Over Valentine Day Death Card Case
West End youth Hollis Victor Robinson Jr. was indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury on assault with intent to murder for leaving a shotgun rigged Valentine on Nancy Adams’s home steps. Patricia Adams, 13, opened the package and part of her foot was blown off. Robinson waived preliminary hearing and remains on $1,500 bond.
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Birmingham
West End
Tne
Jeferson County
Hollis Victor Robinson Jr
Robinson
Nancy Adams
Patricia
Fresh Troops Hold Kontum Front Line
U S air and ground forces reinforce the Kontum plateau battle as the 101st Airborne joins the push against North Vietnamese regulars. B52s and fighter bombers strike near the front while Captain William C. Carpenter Jr. directs air and artillery fire to save his company.
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Kontum
Kontum Plateau
Saigon
Huntsville growth draws LA Times notice on space city
City editor George Biggers III reports two big problems for Alabamians and Decatur officials. Federal guidelines and a new city hall frame current issues. The piece appears on page D-1, with sports coverage on pages B1-6 and a separate Decatur garbage-collection feature by David Knight on page D-1.
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Alabama
Huntsville
Los Angeles Times News Service
Today’s Daily
George Biggers III
Decatur
David, Knight
DAILY
Head Start Classes Start Monday in Decatur Schools
City Head Start program begins tomorrow at two locations under H R Leeman. W R Riley Gordon Bibb Elementary will direct. east of L N Railroad attendees go to Gordon Bibb, while west attendees go to Cherry Street Elementary with W L England supervising. Classes start 8:30 a.m.
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Decatur
Morrow
H. R. Leeman
W. R. Riley
Gordon-Bibb
Supteeman
L&n Railroad
Gordon-Bibb School
J. D. Reed
Somerville Rd
Cherry Street
W. L. England
Leeman
Leean
Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage Ad
Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage advertises moving services with Daniel contact at 353 4014 for estimates and scheduling.
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Bekins
Daniel
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Decatur General Hospital
Charles Howell
Jim Garner
TVA
Howe Asserts
Defense
White House
Johnson
Rusk
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illi
Nois
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Congress
Porters
Harvard
Jonh K. Galbraith
India
Buddy
Nature
Birmingham News
Tom Self
Bulletin
Valentine
Robert Tuckman
Viet Nami
U.S. 101St Airborne Division
Kontum City
Guam
William C. Carpenter Jr
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