McNamara forecasts Viet Nam troop buildup this year
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara told senators that enemy troop buildup in Viet Nam is expected to reach its height by year end. He said the United States has done everything possible militarily and diplomatically to deter Communist China from joining the war.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
Viet Nam
U.S
McNamara
Asia
Senate Foreign_Relations Committee
China
United States
Alabama poll tax struck down by federal panel
A three judge federal panel ruled 2 to 1 that Alabama's poll tax provisions violate the Fifteenth Amendment. The decision forbids payment requirements as a prerequisite to voting and directs officials to list qualified voters without regard to tax payments.
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Montgomery
Alabama
U. S
Ship Attacked Near Saigon
Viet Cong ambushes on land and water hit a small oil tanker near Saigon, killing at least 11 Vietnamese policemen in the 17th Parallel zone. Three young government employees were found shot and tied in a vacant Saigon lot. US air operations cost three American planes lost or missing, while ground forces pressed a search with limited action.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
17Th Parallel Demilitarized Zone
North Viet Nam
7Th Fleet
Ranger
Qui Nhon
1St Cavalry
Airmobile
Division Two
Shrine Club hosts Zamora Temple officials visit
The Decatur Shrine Club will meet Friday at 6 30 p.m. at Congress Inn for an official visit by Zamora Temple officials from Birmingham. The Moose Lodge plans an 8 p.m. entertainment event at 112 2 E Moulton St open to the public. Jayceette directors meet today at 7 p.m. at Mrs Bobby Bowens home. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Decatur Shrine Club
Congress Inn
Zamora Temple
Birmingham
The
Moose Lodge
E. Moulton St
Jayceette Board of Directors
Bobby Bowen
Courtesy Kept U S Mum On Lost Bomb
Washington reports that U S officials avoided public comment on the Spain crash incident involving a B52 and KC135 near Palomares on January 17. Spain disclosed exposure risk to 2000 residents while a fourth hydrogen bomb remains missing amid a large Navy search and radiation concerns.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Spain
Palomares
Mediterranean
Defense Department
U.S. Navy
Seven Klan Officers Indicted for Contempt of Congress
A federal grand jury indicted seven Ku Klux Klan officers including Imperial Wizard Robert M. Shelton for contempt of Congress after they refused to comply with a House subpoena. Shelton leads the United Klans of America. other defendants include James R. Jones and Robert E. Scoggin, each identified as grand dragon of their respective states.
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Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Robert M. Shelton
Congress
House
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Shelton
Tuscaloosa
Ala
United Klans of America
James R. Jones
North Carolina
Grand Dragon
Robert E.scoggin
South Carolina
Grand Drag
Bands To Compete Here At Alabama Music Tryouts
About 1600 band members from 11 counties in District 1 travel to Decatur High School for the Alabama Music Educators Association contest tryouts. Events run 3 30 p m Friday through Saturday afternoon with Jerry Countryman hosting at the auditorium.
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Decatur
Alabama Music Educators’ Association
Decatur High School
Jerry Countryman
Independent candidate Carl Robinson seeks Alabama governor post
In Montgomery, AP reports Bessemer physician Dr Carl Robinson qualified with Secretary of State Agnes Baggett as an Independent candidate for governor. In Tuscaloosa, Sand Rock dominated Castleberry 75 to 63 in the Class A high school basketball final's opener. In Washington, President Johnson signed the cold war GI bill into law but cautioned on its cost.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Sand Rock
Castleberry
Washington
Johnson
Decatur Soldier’s Funeral for Viet Nam Casualty
Decatur honors Pfc. Tommy Lee Nicholas Viet Nam casualty with funeral Sunday at Campground Baptist Church near Danville. Rev. Elijah Gray leads service. Reynolds Funeral Home directs burial in church cemetery. a Friday night memorial at Lakeside High School is open to the public. A U S Army squad from Redstone Arsenal will fire a volley and a bugler will play taps over the grave. Nicholas, 21, son of Mrs Minnie P Nicholas, died Feb 23 after being ambushed in Viet Nam. He had served about five weeks in country with C Company 1st Battalion, Lee CITY.
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Decatur
Tommy Lee Nicholas
Campground Baptist Church
Danville
Elijah Gray
Reynolds Funeral Home
Church
Lakeside High School
U.S. Army
Redstone Arsenal
Minnie P. Nicholas
5Th St. NW
Viet Nam
Pfc
Nicholas
1St Bttn
Lee City
Markets At A Glance Summary
New York AP market notes show stocks lower amid general liquidation across grains. cotton steady. wheat and corn weak. oats and soybeans down. Hog prices fall 25 to 75 cents to a top of 27.50, slaughter steer sales steady with top at 29.
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New York
Security Mutual Finance Corp Mortgage Real Estate Loans
Agency advertises mortgage and real estate loan services at 714 Bank St with contact number 353-0742. Emphasizes traditional financing options for home purchases and property loans through Security Mutual Finance Corp.
Dust Of Asbestos Is Said Possible Threat To Many
New York scientists warn asbestos dust may threaten a quarter or more of the population. Dr. Irving J. Selikoff announced Mount Sinai Hospital will establish an environmental health laboratory to study asbestos and other contaminants. He noted asbestos workers show six to seven times the normal lung cancer death rate and three times the rate for stomach colon and rectum cancers.
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New York Times News Service
New York
Irving J. Selikoff
Mount Sinai Hospital
Selikoff
Jacob Churg
Eric Hinz February Paperboy Of The Month
Decatur Daily names Eric Hinz February Paperboy Of The Month for his outstanding route service especially during snow. Assistant Circulation Manager Steve Shirley praised his willingness to help other paperboys and noted no complaints on his route.
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Steve Shirley
Eric Hinz
Decatur: Daily
Shirley
Eric
Jim Garner
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Klan
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142Nd Signal Group
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