Resolution Unanimous Support For Johnson Viet Nam Policy
Governors of 38 states met with President Johnson in Washington and voted unanimously to endorse his Viet Nam policies. Republican Gov. John Reed of Maine announced the resolution, saying the remaining 12 governors will be contacted for support. Johnson expressed gratification at the vote.
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Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
White House
John Reed
Maine
Reed
Auto Crash Injures Ten In Alabama Area
A Saturday afternoon crash on Alabama 20 left four hurt in one vehicle and six more injured in three additional wrecks in the region. Joseph Swoope of Hillsboro drove a 1963 Chevrolet off the road west of Decatur, ejecting occupants with one listed as seriously hurt. Clementine Bergan of Hillsboro was reported in fair condition at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.
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Alabama
Joseph Swoope
Hillsboro
Decatur
Clementine Bergan
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Silas Hill
Cleveland
Ohio
North Alabama Shrine No. 7 to hold practice meeting
The newly elected officers of North Alabama Shrine No. 7 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at 2 p.m. in the Masonic building for a practice session. Details appear in the Diary on page 2.
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North Alabama Shrine No. 7
Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Automobile Financing Ad for Security Mutual Finance
An advertisement from Security Mutual Finance Corp at 714 Bank Street lists automobile financing services with contact number 353-0742. The compact notice emphasizes loan options and readiness to assist customers seeking vehicle financing.
Governor Hopefuls Attend City Rally in Decatur
Democratic gubernatorial rally planned for March 26 at Austin High School Auditorium in Decatur. Morgan County Young Democrats report four candidates committed with several others expected. participants include Sherman Powell and Bob Gilchrist from Morgan County, along with former Gov. John Patterson and Alabama Attorney General Richmond Flowers.
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Austin High School
Rodgers
Morgan County
Sherman Powell
Bob Gilchrist
John Patterson
Montgomery
Alabama
Richmond Flowers
Powell
Falkville
Powell Opens Headquarters In Birmingham
Gubernatorial candidate Sherman Powell of Falkville opened his state headquarters in Birmingham with supporters from across Alabama. He urged unity, cited the state’s 10 percent of national resources, and called for cooperative development, opening ceremonies featuring a rock and roll band and a go-go girl. The site is 2532 Bessemer Rd. Powell See POWELL on Page 2.
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Birmingham
Sherman B. Powell
Falkville
Powell
Alabama
Jackie Whitley
Bessemer Rd
Gemini 8 cleared for launch after hatch fix
Gemini 8 astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott won NASA approval for a Tuesday launch after solving a hatch closing problem. The two prepared for a three day mission with four satellite hookups and a space walk of nearly two hours. A mission review board endorsed the Titan 2 Atlas Agena Gemini system plan with favorable weather outlook and recovery forces in place.
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Howard Benedict
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
Scott
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Air Force and Industry
Houston
Tex
Heating Service Ad for Gas Oil or Coal Davidson
For Your Heating Service On Gas, Oil or Coal. Call Davidson Heating Service. 353-4623. (Adv.)
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Davidson Heating Service
Two Harrises Die In Fire At Courtland Home
Courtland Fire Department officials identify the deceased as Mr. and Mrs. James Harris both in their forties. The couple perished when a frame house off Alabama 20 within the city limits burned late last night. Officials said the building was already too far gone when crews arrived around 10:30 p.m. Acting Coroner Fred Gillespie assisted in the investigation.
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Courtland
Courtland Fire Department
James Harris
Alabama
Roy Coffey
Fire Department
Harris
Mary
Coffey
Fred Gillespie
Winter? Not In Decatur Spring Bustin Out
In Decatur area on Saturday families enjoyed outdoor springlike activities with fishing gear on streams and boats on lakes. Girls wore shorts for the first time since last summer as mothers cleaned. Boys practiced batting while youngsters sought simple fun outdoors. Official spring begins March 20. See WINTER on Page 2. Moving and Storage ad for Daniel at 353 4014.
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Decatur
Inside Page D-3 Page A-13 Highlights
A compact scan of Page D-3 and Page A-13 reveals brief items across sections B-1 and B-2. Reads like a parish or community column with notices, small ads, and short briefs. Names, places, and dates are lightly touched, offering a snapshot of local happenings.
Roosters Hear Colonel at Decatur Chamber Coffee Club
Col Owen G. Birtwistle, commander of the Extension Course Institute at Gunter AFB, will address the Decatur Chamber of Commerce Rooster Coffee Club meeting at Congress Inn Tuesday morning. The program, sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan, will focus on reflections on national security.
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Air Force
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Congress Inn
Owen G. Birtwistle
Gunter Air Force Base
Montgomery
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Decatur
North Africa
Middle East
Birtwistle
Gunter
Joint Staff
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Joint Service
Col. Birtwistle
Freedom Foundation
Valley Forge
Decatur Fire Dept logs 14 calls in single day
The Decatur Fire Department reported 14 fire calls answered by 10 30 p m Saturday amid several grass fires and other small blazes marking the busiest day since Christmas Eve.
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Decatur Fire Department
Security Mutual Finance Corp Loans Financing and Insurance
Security Mutual Finance Corp located at 714 Bank St offers loans financing and insurance services. Contact 353 0742 for details and adv opportunities.
Gilchrist Campaign Kickoff In Hartselle Rally
Senator Bob Gilchrist, 37, urged four years of crisis free government in Alabama at a campaign send off in Hartselle. He faulted Governor Wallace on racial issues and pledged to unite the state while focusing on improved schools an expanded industry and a waterway network. He proposed monthly meetings with top minds from industry agriculture and labor and called for banning agents from Lee County.
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Winford Turner
Hartselle
Sen
Bob Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Alabama
George Wallace
Richmond Flowers
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Young Democrats
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