Greek friend letter translation received by American helper
A reader asks for translation of a Greek friend's message. Monsignor John Horgan of St. Ann's and Rt. Rev. Thomas Schnur at St. Bernard's Abbey in Cullman arranged the English translation. The letter thanks for the generosity and asks for help with future clothing donations and hopes to hear back.
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Joe Cannon
Athens
John Horgan
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Thomas Schnur
St. Bernard's Abbey
Cullman
Panel cites move toward two societies and urban apartheid
The 11 member panel says major cities must pursue slum enrichment and racial integration to avoid apartheid. It criticizes police and fire services, stockpiled weapons, and calls for nonlethal options. The report links officers to broader social injustice and ghetto alienation.
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John Herbers
New York Times
Washington
President's Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Commission
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Shell Oil address mix up prompts billing halt
A reader asks about a November 1967 portable radio order not received until February 12 and ongoing statements. Shell Oil’s customer service manager says an accounting mistake will be corrected and the reader should stop receiving statements. If statements continue, contact DATELINE again.
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Shell Oil Co
C.B.A. Hartselle
Shell Oil Gays
Boston Bureau Reports on Talent Music Company Reliability
The Boston Better Business Bureau is preparing a report on Talent Music Company of Quincy Massachusetts. The document will answer questions about the firm’s reliability and business practices.
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Talent Music Company
Quincy, Mass
Oscar Warner
Athens
Boston Better Business Bureau
Tanner Quits County Race in Alabama Primary
Hartselle businessman Billy Tanner withdrew from the May 7 Democratic primary for Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control. He leaves Sam McClendon Thornton Fleming and William Wadsworth as candidates for the $10 000 a year six year post. The winner faces Republican H G Williams in November. Tanner cited pressing business and time constraints but left open future political service and will remain active in the party. Four GOP filings for November were noted, including Mrs Evelyn Loney and J B Chambers.
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Hartselle
Billy Tanner
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Tanner
Sam
Fate) McClendon
Democrat Executive Committee
Morgan County
Thornton
Dick) Fleming
William Wadsworth
H. G
Red) Williams
McClendon
Sam McClendon
Morgan County Executive Committee
GOP
T. C. Almon
Evelyn Loney
Somerville
J. B. Chambers
Eva
Charles E. Poole
Dariville
O’neal T. Price
Flint
Loney
County Board of Education
Karl Hough
LBJ Visits Puerto Rico After Viewing Giant Plane
President Johnson brings family to Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico for a weekend retreat after a Georgia appearance vowing the United States will not abandon its global role. The trip follows the Georgia unveiling of the world’s largest military air lifter and cites ongoing Vietnam era tensions.
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Ramey Air Force Base
Puerto Rico
Johnson
Caribbean
Georgia
United States
Vietnam
White House
Ramey
Marietta Ga
Lady Bird
Lucy
Patrick J. Nugent
Patrick Lyndon Nugent
Air Force One
San Juan
Singletary Is Top Educator in Decatur 1968
Ernest S. Singletary 25 special education instructor at Austin High School named Decatur’s Outstanding Young Educator for 1968. He receives a $175 scholarship and engraved plaque to be presented by the Decatur Jaycees at their awards. Runner up is Jim Appleton, also a Austin High School teacher. state contest entry to be submitted.
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Ernest S. Singletary
Austin High School
Decatur
Younig
Singletary
Dector Jaycees
Jaycees
Jim Appleton
Larry Gilmartin
Bill Skeeles
B52 Bombers Hammer Near Khe Sanh Frontline
U S B52s struck North Vietnamese positions within six tenths of a mile of Khe Sanh and three miles from Marine lines in a weekend effort to blunt a potential North Vietnamese drive. Ground fighting eased with scattered clashes and Marines found 22 dead communists, 87 wounded, and 45 bodies at Mai Xa Thai village in the northwest.
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Saigon
U.S
Khe Sanh
U.S. Air Force
Navy
South Vietnam
Red
South
Cholon
Enterprise
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Mai Xa Thai
Dong Ha
UAW Eyes Break From AFL-CIO Over Reform
United Auto Workers threaten to quit the AFL-CIO unless a December convention is held to discuss internal reform and revitalization. Walter Reuther and top officers cite undemocratic leadership and call for a special meeting amid widening rifts with George Meany and AFL-CIO leadership.
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A.F. Mahan
Associated Press
Detroit
United Auto Workers
Afl-Cio
Labor Federation
George Meany
UAW
Reuther
Aflcio
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Teamsters
Meany
Auto Union
Auto
UAW International Executive Board
See United
Two Car Collision Near Mooresville Claims Life
A two car crash just east of Mooresville Saturday night killed at least one person and injured others. The wreck occurred about 11 30 p m and victims were rushed to Decatur General Hospital according to the highway patrol.
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Mooresville
Highway Patrol
Decatur General Hospital
Kidnapping Charge Brought Against Lee King
Lee Morgan King 34 of Russellville was jailed in Selma on kidnapping charges tied to 17 year old Decatur girl Jackie Lynn Ferguson. Authorities say the defendant already faced $5,000 bonds on amphetamine possession in Morgan and Madison counties.
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Winford Turner Daily
Lee Morgan King
Russellville
Selma
Decatur
King
Morgan
Madison
Jackie Lynn Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
Bob Hancock
Morgan County
U.S. 80 West
Hancock
Montgomery
Betty Ferguson
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CSA
Lockhead-Marietta
Marietta, Ga
Marietta
Blue Ribbon
Commission On Civil Disorders
Dave Whittaker
DAILY
Billy
LBJ
Harry Kelly
Kennedy
Latin
Ingletary
Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Bulletin
Lee King
NuAir
Davidson Heating Service
DIAL
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