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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1965

Page

2

United Nations at 20 in changing global landscape

Guest editorial reflects on the UN's 20th anniversary with Johnson to speak in San Francisco. It notes financing battles, new member states, council reforms, and the risk of deadlock while urging confidence in the UN as a best hope amid crises from Suez to Vietnam and Congo.

Anniston United Nations San Francisco Johnson Congress Senate League of Nations America Ethiopia General Assembly France Security Council American Senate Economic and Social Council U.S Soviet Union Britain China de Gaulle United States Er Ls Suez Korea Viet Nam Congo

Iron Executive Dies in Lake City NC

An iron executive from Lake City, North Carolina, has died in an incident reported by local authorities. Further details on the cause and individuals involved were not immediately available.

Alabama Senate Battles Redistricting Amid Filibuster

The Alabama State Senate opened a redistricting debate amid a filibuster and a near midnight adjournment on a 12 to 11 vote. The plan would move about 62,000 Jefferson County residents from the 6th to the 4th District, reshaping districts across Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Coosa, Clay, Randolph, Cleburne, Calhoun, Talladega, St. Clair, and parts of Jefferson. The same session also paused on a proposed uniform commercial code, with a July Fourth recess looming and Lt. Gov. James B. Allen warning of closure if deadlock persisted.

Anediey Senate Senate Rail Committee Jefferson County Autauga Dallas Elmore Coosa Clay Randolph Cleburne Calhoun Talladega St. Clair Jeffer Jefferson Bessemer James B. Allen Alabama Rules Pardon-Parole Board

Horton bill faces scrutiny over state fund use details

Horton touted salaries and expenses totals while a separate fiscal note in the Senate gave no breakdown. Sen. Pete Mathews backed a bill noting general fund impact. Horton demanded resignations and oversight, with Lt. Gov. Jim Allen and Atty. Gen. Richmond Flowers pledging action if funds were misused.

Pete Mathews Clay County Senate Horton Col al Lingo Department of Public Safety Lingo Alabama Peace Officers Association Jim Allen Ralph Eagerton Aovernor Linao Richmond Flowers Decatur Daily

Governor urges tip about textbook law violations and refunds rule

The governor asked legislators to report any violations of the textbook law to the attorney general. He said a publisher selling books cheaper to other states than Alabama allows a refund of the price difference. The House approved nearly half a million dollars for the Public Safety Department with 307950 for salaries and the rest as other expenses. Bailes opposed the bill over the vague remaining 164000.

Wallace Alabama Public Safety Department Bailes

Rebels in Domini can city probe cease-fire breach

Rebels from iSalvador Ortiz move into the interior city to investigate the latest and most serious breach of the cease-fire between rival factions. San Francisco de Macoris sits 60 miles northwest of Santo Domingo amid a restive cacao region and cattle industry with many residents sympathetic to the rebel cause.

iSalvador Ortiz San Francisco de Macoris Santo Domingo Junta

Bowman opens new Southeastern terminal in Decatur area

Work flces, Bowman operates from 24 other Southeastern terminals and serves Georgia, Florida, South and North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, New York and New Jersey. The Decatur facility opened last January at Sycamore and Vine Street and will add about $100,000 to annual payroll. At full potential the firm will employ 60 to 65 locals.

Flces, Bowman Georgia Florida South North Carolina Virginia Maryland Washington, D. C New York New Jersey Bowman Decatur Sycamore Vine St

Marines Lose 72 Men In Crash Near Los Angeles

A Marine Air Transport Service plane from McGuire AFB crashed in the Santa Ana Mountains southeast of Los Angeles. Sixty seven Marines were found dead with wreckage scattered over rugged terrain. Rescue teams used cranes and a hangar as a temporary morgue while helicopters searched through fog and brush for bodies and evidence.

Elmer Park FAA Air Transport Service Camp Pendleton Calif 3Rd Marine Division Okinawa Viet Nam McGuire Air Force Base N.J Air Force John Andre Korea Los Angeles Santa Ana Mountains Marine Air Station Bill Hastings Howell M. Estes Jr Military Air Transport Service

State Health Department Hearing Hinted by Myers Note

Fragmented remarks suggest Dr. Myers may trigger a hearing by requesting it, as lawmakers debate financing. The sense among officials is that revenue goals and department operations hinge on the health chief's action, with political pressure building.

Hospital Names and Addresses Listing Individuals

A fragmented listing shows multiple names and addresses including Mrs. Clarence Henry Brown Jr in Athens Mrs. Donald Crittenden at 1021 8th Ave SW Infant Christopher Roberts 916 Owensboro Tenn Hubert May Trinity William I Hamilton 607 Johnston St and others with several Mrs entries. The text reads as a directory like roster of residents and households across several streets.

Clarence Henry Brown Jr Athens Donald Crittenden 8Th Ave Christopher Roberts Owensboro Tenn Hubert May Trinity William I. Hamilton Johnston St

Baugh Willey Smith Admissions and Dismissals

Admissions listed for Mrs Ronald J McCullouch at 1105 7th St SE and for Master Rufus Clinton Raymes at 213 4th Ave NW. Also listed are Mrs Elmer Terry and Mrs Randall Breeding with addresses. Dismissals include Mrs Tyrus Turney at Lacey's Spring and Randall Smith at 627 Moulton St.

Jui Ronald J. McCullouch 7Th St Rufus Clinton Raymes 4Th Ave Robert Bond Waldermose Springs Elmer Terry Spring Ave Tyrus Turney Lacey’s Randall Smith Moulton St Randall Breeding West Court Apts

Lieutenant defies order to deploy in Vietnam turmoil

Lt. Steinke faced court martial after refusing a transfer from Saigon to Gia Vac on Jan 31. Lt. Col. Spraggins testified he ordered the move in writing amid others resisting the assignment. Steinke sought resignation and argued for a discharge while his father described his son’s belief he was right before the Army rejected his discharge request.

Charles E. Spraggins Arlington Steinke Saigon Gia Vac Spraggins Bing

Selznick Rites Held Friday in Hollywood Obvious final tribute to producer David O. Selznick

Hollywood mourned David O. Selznick at a Friday funeral held at Forest Lawn Church of the Recessional. Rabbi Max described Selznick as a great producer and a proud Jew who hoped to film The Wall as a monument to his people. Attendees included Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, George Cukor, Joseph Cotten, Alfred Hitchcock, Lauren Bacall and others.

Hollywood Filmdon David Selznick 8 T Max John Hersey Joseph Cotten Alfred Hitchcock Lauren Bacall Edgar Bergen Roddy McDowall William Wyler Billy Wilder Richard Zanuck Peter Fonda Greer Garson Louis Jourdan Russell Birdwell

Ellender cites commodity programs and cotton conflicts ahead

Ellender notes industry and Louisiana producer concerns on 100 percent parity and potential higher prices. He recalls 1958 law and two year one price cotton program and predicts cotton will cause the most trouble but hopes for a realistic, beneficial committee approach.

Ellender Louisiana Congress

Weather and sky notes from Decatur for Sunday

Complete weather and sky report for Decatur includes sunset at 7:05 p.m. and sunrise at 4:38 a.m. Moonrise is 3:51 a.m. Venus is near Polaris in Gemini, about 146 million miles from Earth.

Decatur Venus Pollux Gemini Earth

Weather and river report for Decatur area

Yesterday's high reached 89 degrees. Today will be fair to partly cloudy and warm with a high near 89 and a low around 70. River conditions not specified.

Decatur

City Plants Shared In Aid Dollars

The Agency for International Development reported nearly 4 million dollars in Federal Foreign Aid went to Alabama industry in the first five months of 1965. Twenty five plants in thirteen communities supplied goods to twelve developing countries. Alabama towns benefiting include Alexander City Anniston Bessemer Birmingham Fairfield Gadsden Mobile Opelika Sheffield Tallassee Thomas Tuscaloosa and Decatur.

Washington Alabama Agency For International Development Alexander City Anniston Bessemer Birmingham Fairfield Gadsden Mobile Operlika Sheffield Tallassee Thomas Tuscaloosa Decatur

Johnson urges world action to curb population and curb aggression

In a special session address President Johnson warns of a population explosion and urgent peace threats. He links population control to economic expansion and calls the United Nations to confront aggression in Southeast Asia and seek peaceful solutions. The speech urges nations to pressure aggressors at the table.

Johnson Southeast Asia United Nations World Assembly United States

Bliss calls desk-rifling an internal GOP problem

GOP National Chairman Ray Bliss dismissed the desk-rifling incident as an internal problem solved, saying he has not decided whether to attend the two day National Committee meeting. William Cody Kelly was fired for ransacking the desk amid suspicions of spying for Barry Goldwater with Kovac claiming a contributor list was being compiled.

Jack Bell Washington GOP Ray Bliss Bliss National Committee William Cody Kelly Kelly Kovac Barry Goldwater Burch Goldwater Nixon-Lodge

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