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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1966
Page
1
Chinese leaders indicate reduced war risk with the United States after February deliberations. Analysts note softer propaganda and a view that the Vietnam War will extend, US will avoid escalation, and Beijing avoids direct involvement for now. See details in the following page.
U S Marine helicopters flew under Communist fire to rescue 59 survivors from the Ashan Special Forces camp on the Laotian frontier. Five rescued crewmen were from two downed choppers during the 39 hour battle that ended with a North Vietnamese regiment overrunning the outpost. The group included the squadron commander, other Marines, Vietnamese and Montagnard troops, and three women dependents. Despite the victory, Communists avoided new action though terrorism continued in Saigon.
The readiness of many Army National Guard units is likely to lag as recruiters unable to access crowded basic training centers must receive individual training elsewhere. About 184000 men in 1680 formations make up the immediate reserve, a second-line force with a defined role in certain contingency war plans. Loss of trucks and other vehicles and communications hampers readiness further according to sources.
The Decatur Curb Market resumes Saturday at Grant Street and 1st Ave SE from 6 to 11 am after Christmas closure. Vendors Mrs A M Barran of Decatur and M S Butler of Moulton provide turnips greens onions collards milk butter eggs sweet potatoes and canned goods. See DIARY on Page 2.
Dr. Wernher Von Braun, head of America's Saturn rocket program, warns the U.S. space effort could lose momentum if competition for funds in Washington leads to budget cuts. He heads the Marshall Space Flight Center prompting concern about future spending priorities.
AP dispatches report Humphrey states the United States will reject any Viet Nam settlement that would amount to a pre election victory for Communists. In separate items, Montgomery Negro students, the Justice Department, and Macon County Board of Education reach agreement to desegregate all grades this fall. Mobile notes that the Justice Department is reviewing candidates' qualifying papers at a departmental request.
Washington officials stated that mining or bombing Haiphong, the Communist port in North Viet Nam, would raise the risk of conflict with Red China. The ruling reflects caution about expanding the war and drawing Beijing deeper into the confrontation.
President Johnson held firm on his $6 billion tax program as House and Senate leaders pushed a quick compromise to pacify administration aims. The effort followed rapid action by congressional leaders to finalize the measure.
Athens Elkmont cattle man Mack Maples was named temporary chairman of the newly created Alabama Elk River Development Agency and directors voted to file for a charter with the secretary of state. Maples will chair until an organizational meeting chooses a chairman, vice chairman and secretary treasurer. The meeting will occur after the charter is obtained and Maples and other directors were appointed by Gov. George C. Wallace.
Morgan County Democrats named lead officers for the coming year at a Crescent Motel gathering. Kenneth Shelton and Joe Calvin, both Decatur attorneys, were chosen as chairman and vice chairman, with Mrs Porter Lee Hanes, a Decatur Junior High School teacher, as secretary and Carl Murphree, a North Alabama real estate developer and dealer, as treasurer. A six member nominating committee proposed the slate. no new nominations were offered.
New York stocks uneven as trading slows and bonds ease. Chicago grain markets show wheat steady, corn firm on demand, oats mixed. Soybeans rise with firm old crop months. Hog futures range steady to 50 cents lower, top 24.85. slaughter steers weak to a dollar lower, top 32.25.
Alexandr Tyshler, a modern Soviet painter, receives official recognition after facing abuse and rejection from the Socialist Realism teachers. The New York Times News Service report appears on page five. Angier Biddle Duke is named U S Ambassador to Spain in today’s roundup.
The House Appropriations Committee backed Johnson’s request for 13.14 billion dollars in emergency funds, most for military and economic operations in Southeast Asia. The package covers the rest of the fiscal year with 275 million for Viet Nam economic aid and small sums for Laos, Thailand, the Dominican Republic, and an emergency foreign aid fund.
Former Gov John Patterson campaigned in Lawrence County promising more industry for rural areas to create jobs for youth and a doubled old age pension from 75 to 150 dollars per month if elected governor. The Lawrence County High School rally drew a large turnout.
An advertisement urging homeowners to seek funds for house repairs through Security Mutual Finance Corporation. It promotes quick loans and financial assistance options for home improvement projects.
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