Westmoreland honors 101st paratroopers in Vietnam fight
General Westmoreland pins a Silver Star on Captain William C. Carpenter of the 101st Airborne after five days of battling North Vietnamese in South Vietnam's central highlands. The 29 year old former star athlete and his company endured heavy fire and napalm from a larger force, with Carpenter recommended for the Medal of Honor.
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Eagles Blow MIG in Carrier Air Battle Northwest of Haiphong
In a dogfight 31 miles northwest of Haiphong the USS Hancock’s four F8 Crusaders and four MIGs clashed. Cmdr Hal Marr shot down the 13th MIG with a Sidewinder and fired on another before running out of ammo. One B57 and one F4C Phantom were lost or damaged with crews missing. Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne pressed operations in central South Viet Nam as the fighting escalated.
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Mobile Home Dealer Qualifies for City Commission Race
Bill R. Landers, a 29 year old mobile home dealer, filed to run for the city commission seat in a three year term. Incumbent Wilson Morgan will not seek another term while challenger Bill Dukes declined to enter. Har ry Tooker registered then disqualified himself to spur interest. The June 21 deadline remains for filings.
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Rare Coins Stolen From Credit Bureau Office
Burglars took an estimated 500 to 600 rare coins mainly silver dollars and six $10 bills from the Credit Bureau at 422 East Moulton Street Sunday night. Entry was gained via an east side window with a crow bar. a crow bar and a drill bit were found outside. The coins, valued in the thousands, included pieces worth up to $400 each and belonged to Troy Martin Sr.
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Decatur Firefighters Respond to Park Street Container Fire
The Decatur Fire Department battled a blaze at a container on the 1800 block of Park Street SE at 11 43 a m Sunday. No loss to the container was reported. Leonard M Scruggs of Somerville Road SE earned a B S in applied mathematics from Georgia Tech as part of 1300 graduates. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Philpot Installed As Athens College President
Dr. Frank Philpot was installed as head of Athens College by interim president Dr. Guy E. Snavely marking a new era for the 134 year old institution. A record 137 diplomas were awarded, with 14 graduates earning honors. Guest speaker Dr. Howard N. Phillips of Birmingham Southern stressed machine dominance and future space travel, warning about linguistic barriers in global governance.
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U.S. Sees War Turning Point
U.S. officials in Washington see expanding combat in Viet Nam potentially marking a turning point in the war against Communist forces in South Viet Nam. Officials express cautious optimism amid concerns about political violence and possible shifts by the enemy.
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Me redith marchers begin 20 mile trek toward Jackson
In Enid Mississippi protesters wearing hats and bright garments started a 20 mile march to Grenada as part of a longer trek toward the capital Jackson. In Dallas judge Louis Holland prepared to impanel a sanity trial jury for Jack Ruby despite defense objections.
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Klan Contempt Trial Delayed to September 12
Federal judge postpones the contempt of Congress trial of Ku Klux Klan leader Robert M. Kelton of Tuscaloosa Alabama. Chief U.S. District Judge Matthew McGuire granted the delay after counsel said the case would take one to two weeks to try, contrasting earlier government estimates of a one day proceeding.
Miss USA Maria Remenyi Visits Decatur for Appearances
Miss USA 1966 Maria Remenyi will visit Decatur for multiple appearances on behalf of Royal Crown Cola. She will be welcomed by Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn, meet the press at Holiday Inn, attend Wolverine Tube barbecue with about 3000 attendees, and appear at Sears Gateway Shopping Center at 1 p.m. for a half hour.
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Sihanouk Trail existence queried in Salisbury piece
The story questions whether the Sihanouk Trail exists as Harrison E. Salisbury reports from near mainland China. Henry Giniger details a 3,000 mile Northern Mexico tour noting migrants’ tough luck and limited gains. Ronald Reagan is highlighted as California Republican primary winner for governor.
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Supreme Court bars police questioning when suspect signals refusal
The Supreme Court rules police may not question a suspect who is alone and indicates he does not wish to be interrogated. Chief Justice Warren says statements are admissible only if safeguards for self-incrimination are shown. The decision cites the 1984 ruling extending counsel to a suspect in custody.
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Markets At A Glance From New York and Chicago Briefs
Markets show mixed activity with grains higher on crop concerns. Hogs rise up to 50 cents, top $26.00 while slaughter steers hold steady to $25 higher at $27.50.
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