20 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1967
Page
1
The United States rejected Soviet demands to punish Israel and proposed a five point peace program based on Arab Israeli negotiations with appropriate third party assistance. The plan seeks mutual recognition and territorial integrity, mediation, secure waterways, and arms control.
The text reports on looming fireworks in the legislature with Gov Lair and Sen George Lewis Bailes involved. It notes potential filibuster if a liquor measure reaches consideration and mentions House calendar items including a city sales authorization despite county limits.
Washington AP reports signs emerged that a courtroom case involving military officers and a jury panel in a racial context may proceed. The piece indicates developments on the ninth page and references an all white jury in a sensitive trial.
After a night march by about 260 to 300 protesters, Montgomery police maintained patrols as rocks and bottles were hurled and vandalism occurred near city hall and mayor Earl James residence. Five arrests were reported, with youths involved in clashes as officers blocked the march near a frame house.
Huntsville Tennessee River Valley Association will hold its organizational meeting Wednesday at Carriage Inn. The session is set for noon and will be led by Barrett Shelton. Page 2.
Avery J. Thornhill purchasing and traffic supervisor at 34M Co. joined Decatur city commission race as the sixth candidate for the Aug. 18 election. He cited support for Operation New Decatur and ensuring fair taxes and lawful enforcement. Thornehill, 46, attended the University of Houston and served in the Army starting in 1936. See Page 2.
Ray Martin notes a rule change effective July 1 requiring expenditures over 500 to follow the competitive bid law.
A minister aided a blind child and his parents in getting to a New York hospital. The involved parties include Mr. and Mrs. Linda, and the effort was reported by Ken Reyes. Further details appear on Page A.
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