This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1968
Page
1
Nineteen American and 19 Thai soldiers died in five helicopter crashes around Saigon over two days as allied forces push to stop a Viet Cong attack. Two American fliers were missing in North Vietnam after a Navy Intruder incident.
A Spirit of America celebration on July 4 at Delano Park features a children parade sponsored by Morgan County Post 15 of the American Legion. The first 250 registrants receive free flags, with a bike decoration contest run by the Decatur Civitan Club offering 25 savings bond prizes for best girl and boy entries.
The Senate rejected a bid to cut 48 million from the 1.8 billion military construction bill and kept the Sentinel ABM program alive amid concerns. Senators debated delaying authorization and potential costs, with leaders noting broader defense spending cuts to meet a new six billion-dollar reduction goal.
Vice President Humphrey faces fears of a McCarthy third party split as McCarthy denies plans to bolt the Democrats. Minnesota leaders push loyalty pledges while national strategists weigh delegate strength and Vietnam policy amid a bruising party fight.
Rev Ralph David Abernathy leader of the Poor People's Campaign was sentenced to 20 days in jail after pleading to a charge of unlawful assembly on the Capitol grounds.
John Wilbanks' murder conviction for the shooting death of a 9 year old girl was set aside for the second time by the Alabama Court of Appeals. The ruling affects a high profile case in Montgomery as the appeal proceeds.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller accuses Richard Nixon of silence over Dwight Wallace joining the GOP calling it the death knell for the party in the next election. Nixon aides avoid comment while Wallace campaign gains attention from Calaway. Humphrey worried McCarthy may bolt the Democrats if not nominated. A Chicago antiwar meeting plans McCarthy support. Lowenstein confirms McCarthy may speak. McKeithen considered as Humphrey's running mate to draw votes See WALLACE.
Residents along 2.3 mile Berry Road near Brooksville press for paving. Morgan County Engineer Ben Wheeler said surveying crews will start preliminary work within two weeks after a tight schedule delayed previous efforts. spokesman Jim Brown urged decisive action as residents threaten action if no progress is seen.
Washington AP Government workers began demolishing the Poor People Campaign shantytown as police activity and earlier arrests shaped a tense day. A mule train of 11 wagons moved from Virginia toward SCLC headquarters at 14th and U Streets, guarded by police. More than 400 workers dismantled Resurrection City near the Lincoln Memorial with trucks and a bulldozer.
President Johnson urged federal registration of all privately owned guns and proposed stronger gun control measures. He called for quick action on pending bills to ban mail order sales of pistols and rifles and to require licensing and universal records in a central computer system. Congress debated enforcement and opposed gun control advocates.
New York AP market notes show stocks lower in active trading. Commodities move with cotton down and wheat higher on strong late demand. Corn and soybeans fall on liquidation while oats are mixed. Hog receipts around 3,500 with pork down to 23.25. Slaughter steers hold at 27.50 with 1,300 head received.
Robinson Furniture on 2nd Avenue in Decatur is the Magnavox dealer for 11 years. The store can be reached at phone number 353 2370. Adee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.