Grand Jury Session Opens In Morgan County
A Morgan County grand jury reconvened at 9 a.m. to hear testimony on more than 100 cases from illegal amphetamine possession to first degree murder charges against Issac Kellom and Joe Reynolds. The 15 man 3 woman panel, sworn earlier, faces a 10 day session with 350 witnesses subpoenaed and trials set for April.
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Morgan County
Decatur
James N. Bloodworth
Circuit Court
Lee Morgan King
Larry William Lesman
William Speakman
Issac Kellom
Joe Reynolds
King
Russellville
Two Level Gold Pricing System In Effect Today
The two level gold pricing system began as governments cut off gold from treasuries while inviting nations to join an agreed $35 an ounce rate for government transactions. The London pool was dissolved and markets abroad opened to free pricing. Paris saw a spike to $44.36 last week as speculation swirled, with futures uncertain about the free market.
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Sterling F. Green
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
London
U.S
Paris
Zurich
Hong Kong
Gold Prices Dip After Washington Agreement In Europe
Free markets opened in Paris and Zurich with gold prices easing from Friday highs after Washington touched on temporary measures. In Paris the one kilogram ingot settled near 40.10 per ounce and Zurich banks quoted 43 to 45. Hong Kong gold briefly hit a record before pulling back as markets awaited the two price system impact. The dollar and pound strengthened in Paris and London while gold shares on the London Stock Exchange fell from prior gains.
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Michael R. Codel
Associated Press
London
Paris
Zurich
Washington
Hong Kong
Frankfurt
London Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Wallace Utah Party Chooses Wallace for 1968 Nomination
The American Independent Party in Utah formally organized and held its state convention in Salt Lake City. George Wallace was nominated as the 1968 presidential candidate by about 150 delegates who also elected a 12 member Utah Central Committee led by Clyde B. Freeman. The group favored Benson as a favorite son vice presidential candidate and noted a Wallace campaign absence. Herbert Grizzell was also missing from the event.
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Salt Lake City
American Independent Party
Utah
George Wallace
Alabama
Utah Central Committee
Clyde B. Freeman
Centerville
Wallace
Ezra Taft Benson
Herbert Grizzell
Grizzell
Point Mallard Recreation Center Project Planned for Decatur
Construction on a 4 million recreation center along the Tennessee River is expected to begin next fall after Decatur approved land purchase. The Point Mallard Recreation Authority will acquire 400 acres and seek 50 50 matching funds, with TVA leasing land for 30 years and potential bond financing. The project aims for a self supporting park with multiple developments depending on federal funds.
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Point Mallard
Tennessee River
Ray Martin
Decatur
Flint Creek
TVA
Wolverine Tube
Worthington Corp
Point Mall
Worthington
Wolverine
Blackburn
Recreation Authority
City Commission
Repelled at Khe Sanh as enemy probe falters
South Vietnamese rangers repelled a second attack by about 600 North Vietnamese forces on Khe Sanh. U.S. Marines and allied troops reported an enemy death toll exceeding 800 for the first week of their Saigon drive. Casualties in the clash were not confirmed.
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Saigon
Khe Sanh
Supreme Court loosens segregation rules on public facilities
The Supreme Court ruled that business proprietors who deny Negroes access to public accommodations must pay lawyers fees if the plaintiffs win in court. In a separate dispatch President Johnson urged a national program of austerity and full effort to win the Vietnam war, secure peace, and finish the domestic task.
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Washington
The
Supreme Court
Minneapolis, Minn
Johnson
Kennedy Johnson clash over Vietnam policy proposal
The fight centers on Senator Kennedy and the Johnson administration trading charges after Kennedy proposed a blue ribbon commission to study Vietnam policy. administration aides call it a political ultimatum while Kennedy says reports misrepresent his plan and blames White House leaks.
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Washington
Senobert F. Kennedy
Johnson
New Yorker
U.S
Vietnam
High Administration
Kennedy
White House
Defense
Clark M. Clifford
Commission
Markets At A Glance New York and Chicago trading overview
New York stocks higher while cotton falls. Chicago wheat declines on new crop signals. Corn and oats mixed amid active trade. Soybeans lower on liquidation. Hog prices steady to 25 cents higher with 6,000 receipts and top 20.25. Slaughter steers down 25 to 50 cents with 9,500 receipts and top 30.50.
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