U.S. Vietnam Casualties Could Top Quarter Million
Analysis of Vietnam casualties through June 1968 shows U S totals at 177 716 with 24 744 killed and 80 541 hospitalised wounded. If trends continue the year end total could reach about 255 769 casualties surpassing Korea and World War II losses.
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Hippies Gather in Boulder West of Town Claim End of World
Several hundred hippies with flower painted VW buses occupy areas west of Boulder to await an apocalyptic weekend they say will end the world. A self described Holy Man from Miami named Don blames asteroid Icarus for doomsday and hints at Boulder and Tibet as safe havens. Scientists dispute the claim noting Icarus will miss Earth by about 4 million miles at closest approach. Law officers report about 500 hippies arriving in two weeks and camping in abandoned gold mining sites west of the city.
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Bipartisan coalition seeks delay of Sentinel ABM deployment
In Washington a Senate coalition moves to halt the $5 billion Sentinel anti ballistic missile system. Sen John Sherman Cooper argues the plan does not boost security and would spur an arms race. The group plans to postpone deployment by at least one year, challenging the administration's early 1970s timeline.
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Methodist Leadership Changes in Decatur District
The Rev. Charles Frederick, pastor of Bessemer Methodist Church, was named superintendent of the Decatur District, replacing Rev. Clifford Winefordner who moves to Bessemer. Frederick, 55, will move to Decatur with his wife and child. The district listed 26 pastoral changes, including transfers in Athens Circuit and Decatur-Chapel Hill, East End, and other circuits, with Frederick to oversee the district from Decatur.
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Guthrie and Thornton Promoted at First State Bank
Guthrie and Thornton promoted to vice president at First State Bank of Decatur with Guthrie becoming cashier. Frank P. Gresham and Joe W. Worthey named to board of directors. promotions effective immediately. Guthrie and Thornton will join board alongside local business leaders.
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Park Service Eyes Extension for Resurrection City Permit
The National Park Service seeks to extend the permit for the Poor People’s Resurrection City encampment which expires Sunday. Readers are urged to call before 9:00 P.M. tonight with their views on the extension.
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Rockets Found Around Saigon As U S Forces Press Counterattack
U S soldiers near Saigon uncovered 32 enemy rockets and killed 26 guerrillas as 12 000 allied troops scour the rocket belt. Viet Cong fired four rockets into Tan Son Nhut base, killing one American and damaging a plane.
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Tan Son Nhut
Transferred Call SHARP MOVERS For Free Estimate
Moving service ad offers Sharp Movers contact 353 2828 for a free estimate. Local or long distance packing loading and unloading available. Advertised service appears as a general moving company promotion.
Sing Out Cast To Perform At Area Festival
More than 100 young people from Alabama and Tennessee will perform at the Fourth of July festival in Decatur’s Delano Park. The Up With People affiliates from Alabama and Tennessee join a Huntsville chorus and a Chattanooga group for two hour long shows sponsored by the Spirit of America Executive Committee. Circuit Judge Newton Powell calls the event an important addition to Independence Day observances.
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Gun control would save thousands of lives, Clark says
Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark asserted gun control legislation could save thousands of lives, while the head of the National Rifle Association disagreed. Separately, New York Governor Rockefeller noted the Republican governors conference is not the venue for pressuring presidential support from state lawmakers.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
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Athens Mayor Seeks Reelection Emphasizing Progress
Athens mayor Robert Allen Tinnon announced he will run again, citing the need to continue progressive programs started in his first term. He highlighted the sewer department as a model for North Alabama cities and the Elk River water system project valued at 3.2 million dollars due to finish next year.
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Markets At A Glance New York Trading Slips On Active Session
AP reports a lower stock market amid active trading. Crop futures move mixed with cotton higher and grains down. Hog and cattle prices rise modestly with steady to higher slaughter rates and notable receipts.
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