Suburban crime rises as population grows and police strain
An Associated Press survey finds suburban crime rose 5 percent nationwide in 1965, with 8 percent more crimes than 1964 and double-digit gains in rape and robbery. Chiefs in Alhambra, Overland Park, Yonkers, and Lexington cite slow officer recruitment and rising demand for services amid population booms. Some suburbs like College Park report drops, while Winnetka shows stable crime with no homicides. Narcotics and public apathy are noted factors. officials urge more recruitment and citizen help to curb crime.
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Associated Press
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Donald Meehan
Alhambra
Calif
Meehan
Burbank
Rex R. Andrews
Atlanta, Ga
College Park
Four Jets Downed in North Raids
The Food and Drug Administration ordered removal of hundreds of antibiotic lozenges and related products marketed for sore throats. The move affects up to 250 items under 500 names from over 70 manufacturers, with annual retail sales around 25 million dollars.
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Food and Drug Administration
Morgan County Native To Head Athens College
Dr. Frank N. Philpot a Morgan County native and former head of education and psychology at Illinois State University has been hired as president of Athens College in Athens Ohio. The appointment marks a leadership shift at the aging institution as it seeks new strategic direction.
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Athens College
Athens
Morgan Countian
Frank N. Philpot
Department of Education and Psychology
Illinois State University
Dr. Philpot
Auburn University
Columbia University
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Johnson Attacks De Gaulle Plan Riles NATO Rift
President Johnson denounces De Gaulle's NATO reorganization proposal as harmful to the alliance and potentially damaging to U.S.-French relations. The White House announced the stance Monday night following discussions on the military structure and alliance cohesion.
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Johnson
de Gaulle
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
U.S
Lee Johnson
MiGs Chased Into Hanoi Area Considered by U S
Defense sources say U S fighter bombers in South Vietnam may chase attacking MiGs into the Hanoi Hai phong area of North Vietnam, which remains excluded from bombing. Such hot pursuit has not yet been exercised, per officials.
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Washington
U. S
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Viet Nam
Saigon Says Air War Sets Intense Pace
Saigon reports the U S air campaign against North Vietnam reached record intensity in the last 24 hours, with four U S jets lost and crews of three. Pilots claim destruction of a fuel dump and a missile site as Air Force and Navy planes flew hundreds of sorties since raids began 13 months ago, totaling 53 missions.
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Seekers Bible Club Meets Wednesday at 3 P M
Decatur diary notes the Seekers Bible Club gathering this Wednesday at 3 p m hosted by Mrs Bruce Spencer at 1402 Beech St SE Also ad notes Electrolux vacuums and polishers priced at 39 50 with reply to Glenn Butler Box 15 Decatur Adv
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Electrolux
Glenn Butler
Decatur
Unemployment Rate Dips Below Four Percent
The Labor Department reports the national unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent, the first time under four percent in nearly nine years. President Johnson urges Congress to expand manpower programs to cut joblessness and prevent future worker shortages. Casey Stengel elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by unanimous vote of veterans committee in a special election.
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Labor Department
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Congress
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Casey Stengel
Veterans’ Committee
Alabama Capital Inc Organized In North Alabama
Small Business Investment Firm plans announced to organize Alabama Capital Inc a small business investment company to finance new and expanding businesses in the North Alabama area. At the organizational meeting stockholders approved the articles of incorporation adopted by laws and elected a board of directors. Three Decatur businessmen named to the board include T D Johnson executive director of the North Alabama industrial development association Redus Collier and B N Hunter along with members from Huntsville Boaz and other area locales.
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Decatur
T. D. Johnson
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Redus Collier
B. N. Hunter
Boaz
Earthquake Strikes North China and Regions
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook a wide area including North China and nearby regions. Reports from the Japanese Meteorological Agency and correspondents in Peking said walls cracked and furniture toppled in the capital, with extensive damage anticipated.
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China
Siberia
Mongolia
Japanese Meteorological Agency
Peking
Fire Claims Negro Woman in Decatur
An elderly Decatur woman, Miss Adlee Coleman, 71, died after her clothing caught fire from an open heater while in her home at 605 Wilson St. NW. Coroner Lewis C. Brown reported the fire started when she brushed by the heater, igniting her flannel nightgown, and she fled toward her brother Clifton Coleman’s room in the same frame house.
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Morgan County
Lewis C
Pinky) Brown
Adlee Coleman
Wilson St. NW
Clifton Coleman
Brown
Markets At A Glance and Market News
New York stocks open lower with heavy trading while bonds are mixed. Cotton remains firm. Chicago wheat and corn trade lower amid liquidation, oats ease, and soybeans drop. Hogs slip up to 25 cents, top $26.75 while slaughter steers stay steady to firm, reaching $33.00.
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New York
Chicago
Decatur Schools Win Final NYC Approval
The Decatur city schools have received final approval to participate in the Neighborhood Youth Corps NYC program. It will provide part time employment for 60 students over 16 years of age. Superintendent H. R. Leeman said the district applied last month after Limestone County schools lacked capacity. Dr. Matthew Hall noted some students had started work and all 60 positions were filled.
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H. R. Leeman
Decatur
Limestone County
Nyc
Matthew Hall
Decatur Stop Ends Month South Tour For Elderly Group
Seventeen elderly Salt Lake City men and women paused in Decatur on Monday as they closed the final leg of a month long South tour by chartered bus. They left Utah February 12 and plan to return March 13, guided by Miss Chiye Terazawa, with stops including New Orleans Miami and Key West.
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Utah
Chiye Terazawa
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Key West
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