Nixon wins New Hampshire to push Wisconsin bid
In New Hampshire the split result gave President Johnson a narrow victory while Eugene McCarthy captured 42 percent and 20 of 24 Democratic convention delegates. Nixon led the Republican vote with 79 percent, aiming to extend his push for the GOP nomination.
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Apartment Project For Elderly Nearing Start
Housing Authority Director Charles Parker said the contract will be awarded within days to Pearce DeMoss and King of Decatur for 1 266 702 dollars. Construction likely to begin a week later with the firm named as low bidder.
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Governor Lurleen Wallace Recovers After Surgery
Doctors report Gov. Lurleen Wallace's first day postoperation as satisfactory and serious but not critical. A hospital bulletin via acting secretary Ed Ewing notes her condition is as good as could be expected given her cancer surgeries.
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Kennedy reevaluates bid after New Hampshire vote
Senator Robert Kennedy said he is reassessing whether to run against President Johnson for the Democratic nomination following the New Hampshire primary. A Wallace aide said an Alabama legislator has traveled to Illinois to lay groundwork to place Wallace on the ballot there.
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Crew of Velikiyi Ustyug Rescued After North Atlantic Sinking Threat
The 45 crew members of the Russian cargo ship Velikiyi Ustyug were picked up safely after abandoning their vessel during a storm in the North Atlantic, the Coast Guard reported.
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LBJ Dismisses New Hampshire Primary Irony
President Johnson joked to a Veterans of Foreign Wars audience as New Hampshire ballot counts showed Eugene McCarthy building a surprising challenge. He quipped about the Granite State primary and noted its unique, open nature where anyone can run and win. The article hints McCarthy’s Minnesota base powering a strong showing.
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Joint Chiefs Discuss A 30000 Reserve Call Up
High Pentagon officers urge a modest initial mobilization of infantry reserves to deploy at least one more division to Vietnam over the next several months. Gen Earle Wheeler discussed calling up about 30000 reservists at the White House Monday. no decision is expected for a week or two.
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European gold rush sparks curtailment in London market
London bullion dealers sharply limited trading as Europe faces a fresh gold rush. Prices rose five cents to 35.20 an ounce while small orders were refused. forty tons sold at opening price, signaling potential 100 ton daily demand and possible renewed crisis. Swiss and Zurich markets also felt heavy demand amid talk of gold sale embargoes.
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Dunlop Talks In New York On Huntsville Plant
Huntsville industrial officials head to New York to push negotiations for a $22 million Dunlop Tire plant near Carl T. Jones Jetport. A bond issue of $22 million would finance the facility, with a target to settle before March 15 ahead of a Treasury tax exemption change.
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Used Refrigerators and Appliances Ad at Robinson's
A compact classified note advertises good used refrigerators and other appliances for sale at Robinson's on 2nd Avenue with contact phone 353-2370.
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2Nd Ave
Ady
Fire damages Decatur Printing plant. insurance expected
A morning fire at Decatur Printing Co. 908 10th Ave. N.E. caused heavy damage to finished products in the finished department. Owners Doyle Yates and Bill Ridgeway anticipate insurance coverage. The metal building and printing equipment appear undamaged. Firemen shovel out burnt papers as Trinity Stone workers aid. the blaze was first noticed by Brenda Payne across the street.
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Bill Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Decatur Printing
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Trinity Stone
Mary Crumbly
Howard McGregor
Decatur
Mobilization Talks Split Reservists and Marines
Sources say the planned call-up would split roughly evenly between Army and Marine Corps reservists with some Air Force and Navy reserve involvement. Plans aim to open the way for sending the 5th Infantry Division mechanized unit as part of a broader Vietnam strategy review.
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Markets At A Glance New York stock mix with grains and livestock
In New York stocks were mixed while commodities moved higher. Cotton led gains for textiles, Chicago wheat rose on gold buying, corn and oats gained on strong demand, and soybeans stayed mostly higher. Hog prices held steady to 25 cents higher as receipts reached 5,000. top at 20.75. Slaughter steers advanced to a peak near 31.10 with about 6,500 head on hand.
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