Hanoi Defectors Claim 24 Hour Notice of B52 Raids
Six North Vietnamese defectors say Hanoi receives up to 24 hours advance notice and tentative raid coordinates for B52 bombing runs in South Vietnam. U.S. officials dispute the claim noting many missions are not planned 24 hours ahead. The defectors cite foreign agents and Hanoi security as sources.
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Barry Kramer
Associated Press
Saigon
Hanoi
South Vietnam
U.S
William C. Westmoreland
Nguyen Cong Tan
la Thanh Dong
Khe Sanh
Central Security Service
Vietnam
Guam
Thailand
Sheffield bank plans $175000 capital increase
First Colbert National Bank will raise its capital by 175000 dollars after approval from stockholders and directors. Ed Mauldin, chairman, said a stock offering date is not yet set but a six week window is expected for the offer. Congressman Bob Jones to speak at Alabama Public Health Association conference in Birmingham on water pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
First Colbert National Bank
Ed Mauldin
Mauldin
Bob Jones
Alabama Public Health Association
Alabama Public Health Workers
Tutwiler Hotel
Birmingham
Rotary Club Elects New Decatur Officers Directors
New officers and directors of the Decatur Rotary Club were elected Monday. Named to leadership roles are Bob Dean Charlie Finney Harold Smith Johnny Washburn Dick Watkins and Archie Wilson.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Bob Dean
Charlie Finney
Harold Smith
Johnny Washburn
Dick Watkins
Archie Wilson
Will Attend Seminar in New Orleans by Life Insurance Firm
Decatur employees of Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co. and their wives will join representatives from 14 states at the company's annual sales seminar in New Orleans from March 28 to 31. Mrs. L. C. Posey and J. E. Dillard earned the trip for outstanding 1967 achievement.
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Decatur
Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co
New Orleans
L. C. Posey
J. E. Dillard
Basketball game postponed at Decatur High School
The Interact Club versus faculty basketball game set for Thursday at Decatur High School is postponed. School officials will announce a new date on Wednesday. The Mizpah Chapter No. 19 of the Order of the Eastern Star meets tonight at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple.
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Interact
Decatur High School
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
PTA Council to Hold Annual Meeting at Lacey Springs
The Morgan County Council of the Parent Teachers Association will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at Lacey Springs School. A panel on Teaching the Bill of Rights will discuss the topic and officers for the coming year will be elected.
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Morgan County Council of the
Parent Teachers Association
Lacey Springs
Nominations Sought for Decatur Woman of the Year
The Decatur Altrusa Club invites nominations for the annual Woman of the Year award. Mail entries to P O Box 132 Decatur with a letter describing the nominee’s volunteer activities in 1967.
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Decatur
P.O
Decatur Altrusa Club
Diggerettes Plan Benefit Bridge At Pet Dairy
Diggerettes Garden Club will hold a benefit bridge in the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room on Thursday at 9 30 a m. Proceeds go to community beautification. For advance tickets call Mrs Neal Douglas at 353 4039.
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Diggerettes Garden Club
Pet Dairy Hospitality Room
Neal Douglas
Great Books Discussion Group Meets Thursday Evening
The Great Books Discussion Group will gather at 8 p.m. Thursday in the library located in the Mutual Savings Life Building.
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Mutual Savings Life Building
Break-ins Reported by Two Decatur Residents
Two Decatur residents reported burglaries Monday. Bryan Franklin at 309 Moulton Street West found three electric heaters and an electric clock missing after breakfast. Edward Lewis at 301 Fourth Avenue Northwest said burglars entered while he and his wife were out, overturned furniture, and stole $15 from his wife's purse. both homes were left unlocked.
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Decatur
Bryan Franklin
Moulton St. W
Edward Lewis
4Th Ave
Hooper Promoted to Assistant District Sales Manager
C Dwight Hooper is promoted to assistant district sales manager for the Decatur district of Security Insurance Companies. Formerly a family insurance counselor in Winston-Salem he will assist District Sales Manager Bobby Ray Smith and recruit and train new counselors to serve more residents.
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C. Dwight Hooper
Decatur
Security Insurance Companies
Winston-Salem
N.C
Bobby Ray Smith
Notes Of Interest and Local Meetings In Morgan County
West Decatur PTA meets at 7 30 p m at the school. Austin High School Chorus will sing. Wishful Diggers Garden Club meets with Mrs James Duncan 1319 Sheraton St SE Wednesday at 9 30 a m. Genealogical Society meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Wheeler Basin Youth Branch Library on 2nd Ave SE. Decatur Altrusa Club meets 7 30 p m today at the home of Mrs Noel Callahan Old Moulton Rd. Morgan County Sheriff's department filed two charges Monday for issuing a worthless check and assault and battery.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
FHA
FFA
District 2
Morgan County Cattlemen’s Association
State Department of Agriculture and Industries
Auburn Extension Service
West Decatur
PTA
Austin High School
Wishful Diggers Garden Club
James Duncan
Sheraton St
Genealogical Society
Wheeler Basin
2Nd Ave
Decatur Altrusa Club
Noel Callahan
Moulton Rd
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department
Griffin backs Wallace bid cite grass roots appeal and duty
Griffin, former Georgia governor, says he will aid Wallace if needed and supports a Wallace ticket for procedural reasons. He doubts national ambitions but says he remains a Georgia Democrat and would not pursue state office if Wallace’s bid fails.
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Griffin
Wallace
Alabama
South
Pennsylvania
South ‘Carolina
Virginia
Nebraska
United States
Vietnam
U.S
Georgia
R.A. “Cheney
American Independent Party
Democratic Party of
SBA's Role in Building Small Town USA Meeting
The meeting began this morning at First Federal Savings and Loan Penthouse and aimed for a luncheon at the Decatur Country Club led by the State National.
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Pene
SBA
USA
Federal Savings and Loan
Decatur Country Club
Rockefeller Eyes Vietnam Peace Move Ahead of Election
Rockefeller argues President Johnson may strike peace talks before November while privately calling Nixon's plan a major tactical blunder. He vows to press Nixon’s secret plan during the Oregon campaign and will file to stay on Oregon’s ballot at the last moment. Rockefeller skipped New Hampshire’s March 12 primary where Nixon won 84,005 votes to 11,691 write ins for Rockefeller.
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Vietnam
Johnson
Rockefeller
Nixon
Oregon
New Hampshire
SBA meeting attendees listed for regional office in Atlanta
The meeting included Wiley Messick regional SBA administrator Atlanta Robert J Hester coordinator economic development policies BA Atlanta Paul R Brunson Alabama director SBA Birmingham and James C Barksdale SBA Birmingham Similar sessions were held in Knoxville and Nashville.
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iBank
Wiley Messick
SBA
Atlanta
Robert J. Hester
Paul R. Brunson
Labama
Biringham
James C. Barksale
Birmingham
Knoxville
Nashville
Toy Production in Japan Majorly Exports to U S and Europe
More than half of Japan produced toys are exported to the United States, with over 20 percent sent to Europe. The data highlights Japan as a key toy supplier to these regions, reflecting strong international demand.
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Japan
United States
Europe
Hospital listings include names and addresses in Decatur Forrest Hills Moulton
A local hospital listing details multiple individuals with full names and street addresses across Decatur Forrest Hills Moulton and nearby areas. The roster includes Mrs. Howard Norwood Mrs. Alvie pp and others at addresses on Market Street 6th Avenue and 9th Street among multiple quarters.
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Howard Norwood
Market St
Alvie Pp
Decatur
Robert Downing
6Th Ave
Alice A. Skinner
10Th Ve
William Pinson
North St
James BB. Holderfield
Forrest C. Terry
Hillsboro
James A. Terrell
Church St
Monnie R. Leeth
5Th Ave
Walter D. England
McArthur Ave
Nile Clear
Trinity
Sam G. Johnson
Fred Livingston
Danville Rd
Local Dismissals And Names Listed In Decatur Notices
A long list of names and addresses appears in the Decatur notice including Charles Edward Ward George W Gann Mrs Verdon Blair John J Smith Sr Everett Jennings Michael Lynn Whitehead Mrs Annie Bruce Short Francis Ernest Greene Miss Charlotte Kay Nuby Mrs Carlos R Adcock Mrs Thomas Willard Saye Joe Gunn Jr Raymond Lee Mc Curry Little Miss Michelle Clabhorn Roger Dale Youngbood Miss Suzanne Newman and others with many streets and areas noted such as Decatur 5 1 2 3 4 5 and surrounding towns. Dismissals for Bessey Virgil Kilpatrick and baby boy and several others are listed along with additional resident names and locations.
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Charles Edward Ward
9Th St
George W. Gann
Moulton
Verdon Blair
Decatur
John J. Smith Sr
Ave
Everett Jennings
Cashin St
West Chester Blackwood
Somerville
Michael Lynn Whitehead
Annie Bruce Short
Quince Dr
Francis Ernest Greene
2Nd Ave
Charlotte Kay Nuby
Longwood St
Hartselle
Carlos R. Adcock
Thomas Willard Saye
Mimosa Trailer Ct
Joe Gunn Jr
10Th Ave
Roy L. Curtis
Raymond Lee McCurry
Wood St
Athens
Michelle Clabhorn
Roan
Paul Miller
Robert Wayne Lowery
S.E
Lawrence Washington
Monroe Dr
Mary Alice Callahan
Danville
Chester Smith
12Th St
Edwin Lee Howard
Sandra St
James Titus Morrow
Lacey’s
Wayne Jeffrey Morgan
Teresa Martin
Mark St
Amy Shyr! Billings
Alpine St
Roger Dale Youngbood
Chares Steven Barnett
10Th
Marines press DMZ fight as Khe Sanh shelling continues
Reports from the DMZ describe North Vietnamese pressure on the Dong Ha area with Marine and South Vietnamese units claiming high enemy casualties this month. At Khe Sanh, North Vietnamese artillery and rocket fire hit the base while U.S. bombers maintain strikes. Local civic notes mention the Point Mallard Authority appointment and zoning changes for a medical clinic site.
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Dong Ha
3Rd Marine Division
Dmz
North Vietnam
Khe Sanh
U.S
Point Mallard Park plans include golf courses and riverfront amenities
The plan envisions two 18 hole golf courses one championship and one lighted par 56 with driving range and mini golf. It also features a river promenade with viewing areas and picnicking space free of industry near the Tennessee River and Wheeler Refuge. A water ski area plans boat rentals lessons and a man made island for shows and barge performances.
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Point Mallard
River
Point Mallard Park
Tennessee River
Wildlife Refuge
Point Mallard Park area plans detailed across features
The plan outlines a park area in Point Mallard with a miniature train paddle boats canoes and bicycle rentals. A Southeast Decatur recreation center funded by a prior bond will include ball fields an open field six tennis courts and a no charge facility under city recreation supervision. A horse facility greenhouse and tennis courts with a pro shop are also planned.
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Point Mallard
Decatur
Blackburn Park
Point Mallard Park
Nabors Warns Nation At A Crossroads In Progress Debate
Senator Ollie Nabors of Gadsden told Decatur Rotary Club America stands at a crossroads between progress and destruction. He cited rapid scientific growth from one to six million scientists since 1939 and warned that while change brings benefits it also risks regressive outcomes and new weapons.
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Cora Blair
America
Ollie Nabors
Gadsden
Decatur Rotarians
Etowah County
Sen. Nabors
Country singer Gordon Terry pays damages in Civil Court
Gordon Terry agreed to pay 17500 to Frances Shanks wife of Decatur attorney Phillip Shanks for injuries from a 1966 auto crash. Other settlements include Swanner 12500, Nel son 7000, Blackwood 750, Nelson 4500, and Williams 375, with 26 more cases still to be heard.
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Gordon Terry Monday
Decatur
Morgan County Circuit
Terry
Trinity
Nashville
Frances Shanks
Phillip Shanks
Southern Railway
Charles Swanner
Swanner
J. O. Aston
Ramon J. Nelson
William C. Craft
U.S. 131
Elbert H. Blackwood
Richard S. Cunningham
Joe Tanner
Controlled Air Inc
Jimmy D. Nelson
B. W. Bennett
Dixie Ohio Express
Margie Ann Williams
James N.bloodworth
Head Start Program Expands in Three Counties
Grant funds boost enrollment and program administration for Head Start in Marshall Morgan and Decatur. Six centers will serve 390 in Marshall 240 in Morgan and 210 in Decatur with six to begin in June. Local participation includes in kind services and volunteer help.
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James
Marshall County
Morgan County
Decatur
Marshall
Morgan
Roberts Appointed Head of SBA Advisory Group
Morgan County business leader Guy D. Roberts is named chair of Alabama's state advisory council for the Small Business Administration. The appointment, announced by SBA Administrator Robert Moot, covers semi annual meetings and a state program evaluation. Roberts, a Hartsville native, leads local chambers and county commissions roles.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Guy D. Roberts
The
Small Business Administration
Robert €. Moot
Moot
Roberts
Alabama
Mott
Vancouver Island Echoes of Cook in Modern BC Growth
Despite rapid industrial growth in British Columbia the landscape remains similar to the era when Captain James Cook first landed on Vancouver Island in 1778.
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British Columbia
Capt
James Cook
Vancouver Island
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James C. McCollum
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Defense Transporation Association
Willowbrook Country Club
James McCollum
Mizpah
Diggerettes
Hooper
Bobby
TRVA
Sherrill D. Bracken
Stanley Potoczala
James Armstrong
Joel R. Sims
9Th Ave
Decatur General Admissions
Bessey
Virgil Kilpatrick
Madison St
A. J. Amador
Bobby Ray Wilson
Charles)ay Lovett
Freemont St
Viola Mae Barron
7Th Ave
William Gran Ward
Jimmie R. Sandlin
Greenwood Dr
Bobby B. Edwards
Bell Ave
Carl Cornelius Pannell
Charles Franklin Weaver
Beechie Orr
Ray D. Mitchell
H. R. Leeman
Commission
Point Mallard Authority
Gilmer Blackburn
Graham and
Joseph R. Richardson
8Th Ave
Thomas Andrew Bennett
Westmeade St
James Elbert Russell
Thomas W. Watson
Park St
Steven Kent Hudson
South Jefferson ]St
Barry Edwin Ingram
Cindy Lee ‘Lindsey
3Rd Ave
Bryan Deith Knighten
Sandra Kay Glover
Prospect
Tenn
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Sen
Anna Dodson
Hudson
Thomas Lee Stutts
Miss Hudson
Stutt
Stutts
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Moran County
Bryce State Hospital
Prtlow State School and Hospital Chapel Fund
Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
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