AMA Loses Grip on Medicare Fight Amid City Hall Push
The AMA opposed a federal medicare plan seen as third party government health care. Despite a long battle and a boycott threat by doctors led by Dr. James Z. Appel, Johnson's Democrats moved toward passage. The AMA conceded as Senate action neared, while public support for medicare grew.
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Senate
Senate Finance Committee
AMA
New York
James Z. Appel
Lancaster
Congress
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Johnson
Terrorist blasts kill many at Saigon riverfront restaurant
Two near simultaneous explosions rocked the My Canh floating restaurant on the Saigon River. Initial counts cited 17 dead and 24 wounded, with officials warning the toll could rise as authorities investigated a Claymore mine and a bicycle bomb. Mothers and children were among those killed.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
My Canh
Flating
Morgan County Board selects priority school building needs
The Morgan County Board of Education drew scale model plans for bond money from a state grant worth over 100 million dollars. Three schools West Morgan Priceville and Union Hill were named in greatest need with tentative allocations of 220 000 160 000 and 65 000 respectively.
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David Knight
Morgan County Board of Education
Morgan County Schools
Ceive
Supt
J. C. Pettey
Pettey
West Morgan
Priceville
Union Hill
Crash Claims 72 Marines In California
An Air Force jet carrying Marines crashed shortly after takeoff from El Toro base in California. The 84 aboard were from Pendleton and McGuire Air Force Base. 72 Marines were Pendleton personnel. Weather was overcast with light mist. cause unknown.
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AIR Force
Crash
California
EL Toro
Calif
Okinawa
Hawaii
Marine Air Base
Pendleton
San Diego
Here
McGuire Air Force Base
N.J
Viet Cong Executed U S Army Sgt Harold Bennett
Viet Cong announced via Hanoi Radio that U S Army Sergeant Harold George Bennett was executed in reprisal for the South Vietnamese government killing several Red terrorists. U S Embassy officials called it a murder if confirmed as other Americans were reported killed or missing on the fronts.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong
U. S. Army
Harold George Bennett
Hanoi Radio
U.S
Bennett
Pauline H. Bennett
Perryville
Ark
Wrecks Reported Across area as Patrol Logs Three Collisions
The Highway Patrol listed three wrecks in its diary. At 9 a m Thursday one mile west of Courtland on Alabama 20 a 1962 Chevrolet driven by Patrick Henry Williams collided with a 1964 GMC truck driven by Sylvester Scott. At 12 20 a m today three miles west of Hartselle on Alabama 36 a 1957 Ford driven by Marvin Wilson Latham was a one vehicle wreck injuring Latham. At 7 a m today at Chemstrand Beltline and Alabama 20 a 1965 Chevrolet driven by Julian Henry Taylor collided with a 1957 Cadillac driven by Malcolm Lipsey. Larry Joe Mullins was named to Howard College dean's list for Spring semester. See story on page 2.
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The
Highway Patrol
Courtland
Alabama
Patrick Henry Williams
Town
Sylvester Scott
Bruce
Chemstrand
Alabama 20
Julian Henry Taylor
Hartselle
Malcolm Young Lipsey
Huntsville
County Board Pay Control Bill Dropped
Morgan County lawmakers dropped a bill to give the county board power to raise or lower salaries for county officials clerks. Speaker Albert P. Brewer cited a misunderstanding and suggested the measure be abandoned after five courthouse officials voiced opposition in a closed meeting.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Morgan County
Albert P. Brewer
Decatur
Brewer
T. C. Almon
Porter Lee Hanes
Register of Circuit Court
W. B. McAfee
Price M. Bryant
Cleo D. Teague
Judge Almon
Teen car theft ring linked to sex club in Madison
Nashville police say a teenage club based in Madison linked automobile thefts with sexual acts as initiation. Lt. Charles Stoner cites a 15 year old boy admitting involvement, and a ringleader allegedly breaking into 40 to 60 cars in two years. A files shows information on 50 to 60 girls, unclear if they are members.
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Nashville, Tenn
Madison
Charles Stoner
Youth Aid Bureau
Nashville
Stoner
Wallace Sends Solons Message
Governor George Wallace planned to send a message to Alabama lawmakers as the Senate filibuster threat over a proposed new commercial code looms. The issue follows a House resolution demanding an investigation into alleged rebates by Elton B. Stephens Co. and publishers regarding textbook depository practices.
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate
George Wallace
House
Elton B. Stephens Co
EBSCO
Birmingham
Fred Davis
Bibb County
Wallace
Home Grown Peeches For Sele
Local advertisement promotes Reeves Fruit Farm offerings in steady supply. Phone contact listed as 773-2691 for orders and inquiries.
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Jock Reeves
Farmers Buz In For City Convention
Members of the region and four chapters of the International Flying Farmers Association begin arriving in Decatur this afternoon for the group's annual meeting here Saturday and Sunday. Arthur Anders of Hartselle is listed among attendees. See FARMERS On Page 2.
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International Flying Farmers Association
Decatur
Arthur Anders
Hartselle
Arson Ruled In Limestone County Fire
Deputy State Fire Marshal Howard Dees and Sheriff Evans ruled the burning of a fruit and fireworks stand near Athens as arson. The stand owned by Raymond Roberts burned after 10 p.m. on U.S. 72, causing thousands in damages. A quart fuel container was found at the scene and tests were planned at the state laboratory in Huntsville. Six persons have been questioned as leads strengthen the case.
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Howard Dees
Decatur
M. W
Buddy) Evans
Raymond Roberts
Athens
U.S. 72
Dees
State Laboratory
Huntsville
Roberts
Johnson Predicts Historic Session In 89th Congress
President Johnson speaks to about 2,500 Democrats in a hotel ballroom pledging a historic and effective 89th Congress. He then attends a Washington Armory fundraiser where over 6,000 diners pay $100 per plate for a charcoal broiled heart of filet.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Senate
Congress
Washington Armory
Diplomats Hope Johnson Will Heal UN Crisis at 20th Birthday
U N diplomats in San Francisco look to President Johnson to outline a plan to end the UN financial crisis and restore prestige during the 20th birthday celebration at the Opera House. Greece's Alexis Liatis echoed calls for strong action as U Thant and observers note a cautious optimism ahead of the 1 30 p m EST address.
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Max Harrelson
San Francisco
U.N
Johnson
World Organization
San Francisco Opera House
United Nations
Greece
Alexis S. Liatis
U Thant
Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage Ad
Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage advertises moving services with contact options Deniel and a phone number 353 4014. The fragment suggests an old classified style listing for relocation services.
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Bekins Worldwide
Call Deniel
Quickies by Ken Reynolds
Brief squibs from columnist Ken Reynolds offer sharp witticisms on neighborhood life. Humor and observations blend as urban scenes unfold with familiar city names and everyday quirks.
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