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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1968

Page

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Police Officials Reject Civil Disorders Warning on Arms

Washington AP. Police chiefs blasted the Presidents Commission warning that mass destruction weapons threaten city safety. Monroe County Michigan ordered an armored car and riot gear while departments stockpile rifles and hire reserves amid nationwide armament.

Fles Monroe County Mich Detroit Walter Towbridge Virginia State Police Quinn Tamm International Association of Chiefs of Police Associated Press

Viet Cong Near Saigon in Fresh Offensive

News from Saigon reports intensified fighting on the city’s outskirts with more than a dozen engagements in 36 hours. Viet Cong Fifth Division moves toward Saigon while alert issued for possible attacks, as battles continue near Bien Hoa and Long Binh and air strikes hit targets across North Vietnam.

Saigon Tan—Son_Nhut Vinatexco Tan Son Nhut Bien Hoa Long Binh

Tanner Methodist Church Loss Hits Insurance Shortfall

The Tanner Methodist Church suffered a late Thursday fire, with Rev C H Harrison saying insurance won’t nearly cover the loss. The building was valued at 100000 and contents insured, with costs of rebuilding left undetermined. A special meeting for church members is set for Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Tanner School cafeteria with Dr C H Winefordner presiding.

Tanner Tanner Methodist Church C._H. Harrison Harrison Tanner School C. H. Winefordner Decatur Methodist Conference

Johnson Tours Space Center on Moon Goal Push

President Johnson visited the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston and Beaumont, urging NASA to land Americans on the moon by end of next year. He met Space Agency Director James Webb and was greeted by Rep. Jack Brooks and supporters, amid cheering crowds at the Beaumont airport.

Harry Kelly Associated Press Beaumont Tex Johnson Moon Landing Lyndon — B. Johnson Schlesinger Jack Brooks D-Tex Washington Manned Spacecraft Center Houston Air Force One Space Agency James Webb Webb Yuki Rep Mrs. Brooks Brooks

New Jet Spray Gun Aims to Vaccinate Morgan Kids

Morgan County Health Department will use a jet spray gun next week to immunize children ages 1 to 12 against measles. Health Officer Dr. Betty Vaughan says the painless device can vaccinate up to 500 children per hour, with about 2,000 local youngsters needing immunization.

Cora Blair Morgan County Health Department Morgan County Betty Vaughan

Social Security checks rise 13 percent for four counties

Social Security payments increase by 13 percent affecting about 20 393 beneficiaries across Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman counties. The boost follows a Congress approved 13 percent rise for Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance with February benefits paid early due to Sunday March 3. In four counties approximately 145000 more each month will be distributed to 7 628 in Morgan 2526 in Lawrence 3787 in Limestone and 6457 in Cullman.

Morgan Wrence Limestone Culln Congress Morgan County Lawrence Limestone County Cullman

Solons Fees Report Will Push Measures

Washington AP solons on the President's Commission on Civil Disorders urged swift action on the panel's summary, endorsing broader welfare housing and education reforms and a civil rights bill while signaling limited impact on Southern views. Harris said many measures recur in the legislative mill as priorities are set.

Washington President’s Commission On Civil Disorders Edward Hebert D-La White House Fred R. Harris D-Okla Senate Commission

Detention Home Disorder Blamed On Facility Shortage

Alabama juvenile judge C Bennett McRae blamed state facility shortages for chaos at the Flint County Juvenile Detention Home. Ten youths, ages 12 to 16, escaped early Wednesday and returned to cause further damage before being moved to Morgan County Jail. He urged construction of more state industrial facilities to house delinquents, noting the Flint home is undersized and under staffed.

Morgan County C. Bennett McRae Flint McRae

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