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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1967
Page
1
At the United Nations Kosygin and other heads of government prepare for a possible four power summit as the General Assembly convenes an emergency session on the Middle East. The session signals heightened diplomacy amid rising tensions and international involvement.
Premier Kosygin flew to New York after four hour talks with Charles de Gaulle leaving French officials doubtful about an early Big Four summit on the Middle East. Moscow signaled it may not win enough U.N. votes to condemn Israel, while De Gaulle seeks a neutral stance and Big Four backing. The U.N. session opens Saturday in New York.
Viet Cong in Hanoi threaten to execute American prisoners in reprisal for three Viet Cong agents at risk in Saigon. The warning echoes past killings of U S captives and draws U S concern. State Department official notes Geneva Convention protections.
Gov. Lurleen Wallace telegraphed Sargent Shriver vetoing almost $400,000 for the Southwest Alabama Farmers Cooperative Association. She cited 14 reasons, saying the program linked to the violent Black Power CN and failed to meet Economic Opportunity Act requirements. Local officials urged reconsideration, arguing the grant would aid the area’s Black soil-rich counties.
The report notes a massive rocket motor developed by Aerojet General awaiting a test day. It highlights the motor as the world’s most powerful of its kind and references the WA ne mAGA CAP Wire project context.
A Danville couple Burl and Betty Tanner receive a 90000 settlement from Alabama Highway Express Inc and driver Howard Slayton after a car truck collision last November. The deal came just before trial, likely the largest damage settlement in Morgan County history.
Senator Russell B Long defends Senator Thomas J Dodd stating he has been unjustly treated on Capitol Hill He roamed the aisle shook his fist and asked Dodd to take an oath of truth before reaffirming his defense The scene underscores the heated political clash surrounding Dodd.
Six one quarter pound TNT blocks and other items including six 40 mm shells five simulated hand grenades 13 artillery simulators and 200 rounds of blank rifle ammunition were stolen from a locked storage area at Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville Alabama. Army police FBI and Huntsville police are investigating the theft and caution the material could be extremely dangerous if mishandled. The loss reportedly occurred Thursday night or Friday morning from a simulated Vietnam Village training area off Hansen Road.
Decatur businessmen plan a private investment corporation named the Tennessee Valley Land Planning and Development Association. Harry Tooker of Decatur Architectural Engineer will oversee initial groundwork and organize the corporation with future direction by associate directors. It will serve as an investment option and a community service organization.
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