Negro Vote Heavy In Black Belt Alabama Primary
Alabama voters queued in long lines as turnout surged in counties where Negro registration rose under the federal voting rights act. The Democratic primary drew national attention with Lurleen Wallace favored for governor as Gov. Wallace could not seek another term.
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Black Belt Counties
Rex Thomas
Associated Press
Birmingham
Alabama
George Wallace
Lurleen
Wallace
Kennedy calls for broad rethink of U S China policy
Senator Edward M. Kennedy urged a sweeping reassessment of United States policy toward Red China and asked President Johnson to create a special commission. He proposed leaders such as Gen. Matthew Ridgway Gen. Alfred Gruenther or Dr Milton Eisenhower to head the panel.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
U.S
Red China
Johnson
Matthew B. Ridgway
Korea
Alfred M. Gruenther
American Red Cross
Milton S. Eisenhower
Johns Hopkins
University
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Senate
Kennedy
Commission
Two teens accused in shoplifting at Roberts Brothers
A 15 year old boy was accused of aiding another boy in a theft at Roberts Brothers in the Gateway Shopping Center. The other boy fled with a shirt and after shave lotion. The manager said charges would not be pressed if the items were returned today.
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Roberts Brothers
Gateway
Markets At A Glance Brightens With Mixed Trading
In New York trading stocks fall while bonds stay mixed. Grain markets show narrow, light activity with wheat and oats mixed. Soybeans slip as liquidation weighs on prices. Hog prices rise 25 to 50 cents to a top of 24. Slaughter steers hold steady to firm, up to 29.50.
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New York
Chicago
U.S. Shells Cambodia Amid Vietnam Border Clash
The U S command confirms heavy artillery barrages into Cambodia to silence Viet Cong fire as the 1st Infantry Division sweeps Tay Ninh Province near the Cai Bac River. The operation, part of Birmingham, has seen large Viet Cong supplies captured and repeated B52 strikes with 305 air sorties recorded.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Cambodia
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Cai Bac
Tay Ninh
Birmingham
Guam
Bomb Shortage Not Tied to Viet Cong Air Decline
Washington sources say a mid April drop in air attacks against the Viet Cong was not caused by a shortage of bomb parts seen in South Vietnam. The decrease followed political unrest, while overall sorties and strikes remained near or above April targets.
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New York Times News Service
Washington
South Viet Nam
Saigon
North Viet Nam
Record Morgan County Democratic primary turnout expected
Long lines at Morgan County polls signal a record turnout for the Democratic primary with Probate Judge T. C. Almon predicting 15 000 to 16 000 votes. Early reports from Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties also indicate heavy voting as lines grew and some voters left without casting ballots.
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Morgan County
Falkville
Sherman Powell
Albert
George Biggers
T. C. Almon
Almon
Decatur Daily
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Fire Station No
Decatur
Somerville Road School
Mortgage ads from Security Mutual Finance Corp
An advertisement listing Security Mutual Finance Corp at 714 Bank St and the mortgage and real estate loan services offered. The entry includes a contact number 353-0742 and references the Advance 2 section.
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Security Mutual Finance Corp
Bank St
CIA Creates Woes Future Problems and Budget Speaks
Arthur Krock criticizes federal spending as a reflection of national attitude toward Johnson's budget cuts. Congress may be spending $3 billion over the budget. James Reston examines Americans who worry, grumble, and protest, reflecting a climate of upheaval.
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Central Intelligence Agency
New York Times News Service
Arthur Krock
Johnson
Congress
James Reston
Oklahoma Plan Approved for Renewal Project Relocation
The city commission approved a redevelopment and relocation plan for the Oklahoma Urban Renewal Project to be submitted to the Federal Government. The $154 446 plan aims to convert the Sumner Ave SW area into a light industrial district with 25 families relocated and the city’s share $38 612. A garage nuisance petition from 19 property owners was sent to City Attorney A J Coleman.
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Cora Blair
City Commission Today
Oklahoma
Sumner Ave
Beech St
16Th Ave
Prize Winners Highlight 1966 Pulitzer Awards
AP reports Boston Globe wins public service for campaign against Morrissey appointment. Peter Arnett wins international reporting for South Vietnam. Haynes Johnson earns national reporting for Alabama civil rights story. Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. receives second prize for biography. Katherine Anne Porter wins fiction for The Collected Stories. No American drama prize awarded. Local Los Angeles Times wins for Watts riots coverage.
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New York
Boston
Boston Globe
Morrissey
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Peter Arnett
Associated Press
South Viet Nam
The
News Service
Haynes Johnson
Washington Evening Star
Alabama
Malcolm
Old
New York Sun
Columbia University
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
John F. Kennedy
White House
Los Angeles Times
Mao seen in Beijing on Feb 28, says AP report
Inay Beyetsi New York AP reports Mao Tse tung, whose location since November sparked speculation, was sighted in Pek ing as recently as February 28. Montgomery AP notes Guy Owens, former representative from Lu verne, barred from today’s primary, filed to run as an Independent in November.
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New York
Mao Tzetung
Peking
Labor government moves to raise corporate tax and lift import surcharge
The Labor government announced a tax increase on corporations and said an import surcharge from 1964 will be lifted in November on all goods except foodstuffs. Also, Lt. Col. Margaret G. Clarke of Arab Alabama was named U S Army Nurse of the Year in a first time award.
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London
Washington
Army
Margaret G. Clarke
Arab, Ala
Viet Nam
U.S. Army
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Ed Kennedy Uroes
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Decator
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