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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1967
Page
1
1st Lt. Richard C. Ordway of Decatur returned from Vietnam praising troops and criticizing protestors. He described hot temperatures above 100 degrees and a difficult rainy season, noting soldiers endure harsh living conditions and daily risk while staying focused on their mission.
Judge Almon schedules a hearing for July 26 concerning a change in Lawrence County government. The injunction aims to pause the salary and chair changes while a suit proceeds, with Cameron and other officials contesting the move.
Ordway commanded his platoon through countless search and destroy missions during a one year tour near Saigon. His unit endured 30 to 40 day stretches in the field carrying 50 to 100 pound loads. They moved at dawn, fought the Viet Cong, and often ate lunch on the move before nightfall.
New York stocks rise amid slow trading. Chicago grain futures show lower prices on liquidation. Hogs hold steady to 25 higher while steers gain 25 to 50 with a top price of 27.50.
A Thai Airways Caravelle crashed into Hong Kong harbor in a rain squall killing 16 Americans. Queen Elizabeth Hospital listed 56 survivors, with 42 Americans among them. Airport counts showed 7 dead and 17 missing. Several survivors were in serious to critical condition.
King Hussein of Jordan says he relies on the United States and Western powers to rebuild his armed forces after the war with Israel. He noted possible arms from Britain or the United States and expressed anger over Israel’s annexation of Jerusalem, calling it a challenge to the United Nations.
US officials received assurances from Israeli Ambassador Avraham Harman that a unified Jerusalem administration would provide municipal services to areas under Israeli control. The meeting with Eugene Rostow aimed to ease Middle East tensions by framing the move as lasting without permanent annexation, though debate continued over its implications.
Reported aims indicate Israel seeks a final accord with Arab nations. Seth King notes guarded progress as negotiations proceed and a signed document may shape a lasting settlement. Emphasis remains on a tangible agreement rather than broad statements.
California speed boat racer Lee Taylor set a new world water speed record on Guntersville Lake driving his jet powered Hinstler to an average 282.2 miles per hour eclipsing the old mark of 271.7 mph. The record update follows efforts by Donald Somebell. Page eight has more details.
AP reports Premier Nguyen Cao Ky quits the bid for presidency to join a ticket with Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu. In Montgomery Alabama the Education Association criticizes political division of education funds by the House Ways and Means Committee. The Alabama Senate advances local bills but faces a filibuster by Jefferson County Sen. George Bailes over seven sex crime bills.
Jayne Mansfield remains in a New Orleans morgue as a funeral dispute unfolds among her estranged husband Matt Cimber and ex-husband Mickey Hargitay. Authorities delay release of the body, with coroner Dr. Nicholas Chetta overseeing access as plans for the service take shape.
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