Viet Cong Commandos Survive Embassy Raid Story
Three Vietcong commandos who occupied the U S embassy compound on January 31 survived the attack, though wounded. They were turned over to South Vietnamese police for questioning and have since vanished from public view. Police seek seven other suspects from a garage raid as security concerns rise for embassy staff and drivers.
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Hospital Run By U S Lady Doctor Taken
Viet Cong troops seized a hospital run by American physician Patricia Smith near Kontum. They blew up operating and X ray rooms and fired indiscriminately into wards. One Montagnard was killed and four wounded.
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De Gaulle Calls LBJ a Cowboy in Private Remarks
Time magazine reports Charles de Gaulle privately described Lyndon B Johnson as a cowboy and a man without style. He compared Roosevelt and Kennedy to masks and said Johnson is the very portrait of America. The Paris Match editor’s book includes these quotes.
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Woman owner admits letting guerrillas use garage for attack
The woman owner reportedly admitted permitting guerrillas to use her garage as a rendezvous for the attack. Suspects were seized January thirty one, hours after the assault, by the police special branch based on information from American sources. An American official said we gave them the tip and this is how they repay us.
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Grand Jury Will Meet This Month
An 18 member grand jury was selected and sworn in by Circuit Court Judge James M. Bloodworth. Recessed until March 18, it will hear testimony on over 100 criminal cases. Members include Tal yidge Turner Decatur Wayne C Wales Decatur Marvin Hughes Decatur Mrs Ruby M Brasseale Decatur Norman J Meyers Decatur Mrs Ruth Tidd Hartselle Arthur Ray Summerford Falkville Steven Oaks Decatur Goin Smith Eva Harold J Hill Decatur John Dorsey Decatur Robert T McWhorter Decatur Paul Quinn Decatur Walter M Penney Decatur W W Starkey Hartselle Robert G Pen Lee Grand on Page A-2.
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City Hall bids to be submitted by two local firms
Two Decatur firms, Pearce DeMossing Inc and Gresham Williams Johnson Co, are expected to submit bids for a new city hall. Officials plan to consider the bids and award a contract within the week, aiming to stay under the $2.5 million total project cost. Mayor Gilmer Blackburn hopes construction can start within 30 days.
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Johnson weighs letter from Pueblo crew on release talks
President Johnson studies a letter reportedly from Pueblo crew members asking him to apologize for hostile acts against North Korea as a condition for their release. Senate blocs debate a civil rights open housing measure with a 65 to 32 cutoff vote. Governor Lurleen Wallace’s doctors report more abdominal pain but improved lungs.
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Congress Pressured On Race Issue By Gaylord Shaw
Members of the President's Commission on Civil Disorders join city mayors in urging Congress to take multibillion-dollar steps to address the nation s racial crisis. The commission released a 250000 word urban violence analysis and warned higher taxes may be needed to fund employment housing and welfare programs. Chairman Mahon called the proposals wholly unrealistic while Mayor Lindsay urged Congress to decide the cost. See CONGRESS On Page A-2
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Soviet Zond 4 automatic probe targets lunar orbit
A new Soviet rocket lifted Saturday and may target a round trip to the moon, with a three day flight expected end of this week. The Zond 4 probe described as an automatic station aims to test new systems while possibly leaving part of the craft in Earth orbit.
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Johnson unveils $15.6 billion Health in America plan
President Johnson proposes a broad health program to Congress aiming to more than double federal outlays for birth control, cut infant mortality, and expand doctor training. He seeks a $12 million center for population studies and initial $61 million for birth control programs.
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Decatur Daily Expands AP Market Report Schedule
The Decatur Daily announces an expanded daily and weekly Associated Press market report. It will feature a New York Stock Exchange table of 500 issues with weekly shares traded and price ranges. Saturdays include a full 500 AMEX roundup, Dow averages, and a list of over 200 mutual funds.
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Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Lower Commodity Prices
New York markets show stocks lower amid active trading. Cotton and grains pull back while wheat mixed and livestock futures mostly weaker with hogs steady to 25 lower and slaughter steers up 25 to 50 cents.
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City Studies Election Call on Government Change Referendum
City officials review legalities for a possible referendum on a change of government after receiving a court order from J. Gilmer Blackburn. Mayor Blackburn declined to confirm timing at the regular commission meeting, citing need for proper procedures.
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