Navy medic Garnett earns Silver Star in Pensacola
Howard Garnett 21 of Decatur received the Silver Star at ceremonies at Pensacola Naval Air Station for gallantry while serving in South Vietnam with a Marine battalion. Garnett is a hospitalman third class in Company A and is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William B. Garnett. The Silver Star ranks fourth among U S military decorations for gallantry in combat, below the Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, and Distinguished Service Medal.
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David Kniger
DAILY
U.S. Navy
Decatur
Howard Garnett
William B. Garnett
U.S. Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
U. S
Garnett
South Viet Nam
Decatur Sailor Garnett Earned Silver Star In Viet Nam
Hospitalman Garnett of Company A First Marines earned the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry amid a 18 October 1965 Viet Cong attack near Da Nang. Despite wounds he treated comrades, killed three intruders, and helped save Marines. He was later seriously wounded, spent 15 weeks in hospital, and was promoted. Sister Mrs. Willie Hudson attended ceremonies as Garnett recovered in Yokosuka and Pensacola.
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First Marines
U.S
da Nang
Viet Nam
Garnett
United States Naval Service
Merrill H. Goodwin
USN
U.S. Naval Hospital
Pensacola Air Naval Station
Yokosuka
Japan
Pensacola Air Station
Willie Hudson
Clearview St
VC Companies Fail in Attack
Near the Laotian border in South Viet Nam a day long clash saw 300 Montagnard troops and 12 American advisers repelling a two company assault on a remote Special Forces camp. A Communist downed a U S C47 transport, killing four crew and hindering rescue.
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Saigon
South
Viet Nam
Ashua
France says NATO reform impossible and pulls from command
Paris reports France declares NATO reform impossible and proceeds with exiting the integrated command structure. In Florida Cape Kennedy astronauts Armstrong and Scott in Gemini 8 rehearsal suit up for a tight countdown ahead of next Tuesday's flight.
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Paris
France
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
Beating and Gun Death Probed in Cullman County
Authorities continued their investigation into a woman beaten and a man shot to death in Cullman County. Coroner Grady Moss and Sheriff W. C. Waldrop reported Mrs Helen Freeman was unconscious and in critical condition at a local hospital. See BEATING on Page 2.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Grady Moss
W. C. (Crant) Waldrop
Helen Freeman
Morgan County Medical Assistants Meet Thursday Evening
Morgan County Medical Assistants Association will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Children's Clinic in Decatur for an evening meeting. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Morgan County Medical Assistants Association
Children’s Clinic
Decatur
Flowers Urges Land Release for Schools in Athens
Atty Gen Richmond Flowers urged the State Conservation Department to release 80 acres of 16 section land to Athens city and Limestone County school boards at no cost. A department spokesman said the order would be obeyed and the land turned over after a joint boards meeting.
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Winford Turner
Athens
Richmond Flowers
State Conservation Department
Athens City
Limestone County
Flowers
Cash Fined $1000 After Drugs Case
EL PASO Texas Folk and Western singer Johnny Cash was fined $1000 and given a 30 day suspended sentence after pleading guilty in U S District Court to possessing illegal drugs. He was arrested October 4 leaving El Paso International Airport with 668 dexedrine tablets and 475 equanil tablets reportedly obtained in Juarez Mexico.
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EL Paso
Texas
Johnny Cash
Cash
U. S. District Court
el Paso International
Juarez
Mexico
Officials Up In Arms Over Fire Ant Control Funds
South farmers and officials protest Johnson proposal to end federal participation in fire ant control. 39 million acres across eight states are infested. federal funding this year was 3.3 million dollars. The ant is a peril to animals people and crops, with painful stings and potential medical issues for allergies.
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Washington
South
Johnson
Federal
Congress
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Texas
South Carolina
South America
Agriculture Department
Horton Eyes Planning Bill
Athens State Senator Ed Horton announced plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming special session to create a Limestone County planning commission. The move follows TVA Chairman Aubrey J. Wagner urging local leaders to begin planning for potential future industry along the riverbanks.
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Athens
Ed Horton
Limestone County
Horton
TVA
Aubrey J
Red) Wagner
Limestone
Security Mutual Finance Corpora tion Ad for Small Business Loans
Security Mutual Finance Corporation at 714 Bank Street offers small business loans. Contact 353-0742 for financing options and terms advertised in the advance notice.
Explosion rocks Corning boxcar near Arkansas border
A boxcar loaded with 175mm artillery shells exploded near Corning Arkansas early today. The blast was felt across three states and left one person slightly injured. Authorities are investigating the mysterious incident and assessing damage.
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Corning
Ark
Coop Board To Meet Here In Alabama For First Time
The National Cooperatives inc annual board meeting will be held at the Alabama Farmers Cooperative in Decatur on Thursday at 9 a.m. James L Wildman said about 20 directors from 15 states and Canada will attend, with arrivals underway.
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Board of Directors
The
National Cooperatives—inc
Alabama Farmers Cooperative
Decatur
Alabama
James L. Wildman
States
Canada
Wildman
COOP
Features At Drive In Are Under Fire
HARTSELLE city council members criticized recent Ranch drive in screenings calling them lurid and obscene. The debate focused on content shown at the citys lone theater and raises questions about local censorship and community standards.
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Hartselle
the Ranch
Markets At A Glance
New York AP markets show stocks higher with active trading and mixed bonds. Chicago wheat mixed with late rally, corn steady to firm from late short covering, oats narrowly mixed, soybeans easier on improved late demand. Hogs down 50 cents to 1.25 dollars, top 26.25. slaughter steers 25 lower, top 33.
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New York
Chicago
Security Mutuel Finance Ad Listing Loans and Insurance
Local finance firm at 714 Bank Street offers loans financing and insurance services with advertised contact number 353-0742. The classified style placement notes Adv.7.
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Security Mutuel Finance Corp
Bank
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Amy
June Taylor
Priceville
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Horton Eyes
Stan Sarbar
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Police Academy
Judy Marco
Deborah Swain
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