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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1968
Page
1
U S battle deaths in Vietnam rose to 19,251 through March 2 and could exceed Korea's 33,629 by election day if current weekly totals of around 500 deaths persist. The report notes the surge reflects expanding U S involvement, with the war widening and air and ground combat increasing.
New York markets show stocks lower while grains rise with gold buying. Wheat, corn, oats, and soybeans move higher alongside steady live cattle futures. Butcher hogs rise up to 20.50 with 4,500 receipts. Slaughter steers steady with 4,500 receipts and a top of 31.00.
President Johnson outlines a $1.2 billion program to conserve natural resources for survival and enjoyment. He prioritizes pure water and air, anti pollution, more parks, and outdoor recreation. He urges authority to curb oil spills and mining impacts and calls for ocean peace cooperative efforts.
CORA BLAIR reports Austin High School students were celebrated as the new national blood donor champions after a victory last night and issued a challenge to the defeated school.
Decatur attorney John Caddell, legal adviser to the North Alabama Industrial Development Board, says Congress likely must act before the IRS can withdraw tax exemption on industrial development bonds. State officials cited the bonds as financing most new Alabama plants and jobs, amid protest of the proposal. Blood drive notes highlight Austin and Athens records and Vietnam hospital use.
City commission acting on a ruling from State Auty Gen MacDonald Gallion rescheduled the change of government referendum for May 14.
Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn defends experience as key to Decatur leadership as voters decide whether to switch from a three man commission to a six man mayor council. The May 14 date follows an attorney general ruling delaying the original March 26 vote. If approved, the change ends the commission system and returns to mayor council.
A head on collision on Interstate 15 in Baker California between a Greyhound bus and a car killed 20 people. The bus carried 32 tigers and overturned catching fire. Twelve were injured including driver Kenneth Burkhardt. Survivors were taken to multiple hospitals.
Calumet Louisiana AP report details that sixteen of twenty one miners trapped for over two days, 1200 feet below ground after a mine fire, were found dead. Rescue teams reported bodies on the mine floor amid salt tunnels. Officials considered further recovery actions as crews searched for five missing men.
Pope Paul VI picks 47 year old Terence James Cooke of New York as Auxiliary Bishop to succeed the late Francis Cardinal Spellman as Roman Catholic archbishop of New York. Sen. Charles Percy denounces George Wallace third party bid as a disaster for country. Gov. Lurleen Wallace's doctors report continued improvement from cancer surgery with her appetite returning.
The Senate defeated 67 to 18 an amendment to the civil rights open housing bill to make it a federal crime to interfere by force or threats with a person going to or from work. Senator Ervin argued for protection of the right to work and cited related federal protections.
Spring holidays begin today for schools across Alabama as teachers prepare for the Alabama Education Association and ASTA conventions in Birmingham and Montgomery. The nine day break runs to March 18 with staff attending meetings and Lakeside High School Chorus set to perform at the opening session in Montgomery.
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