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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
1
Saigon reports the 1st Air Cavalry Division killed about 100 Viet Cong and 268 suspects captured near Bong Son as two rings of troops closed around a valley stronghold. Air power pounded targets near the Cambodian border while North Viet Nam operations continued amid monsoon rains.
The sale of building permits in April reached $1,857,996.63, the year’s peak, up from $788,504.89 a year ago. March was second at $1,635,478.74, with February and January much lower. Major drivers included the 14th St overpass, Decatur Water Department expansion, and an 18 unit Buettner Brothers project. A total of 169 building permits and 6 gas permits were issued, with 438 inspections recorded.
A Decatur father was hospitalized after falling into a water pit while searching for his missing son. Ollie Blackwood and his wife Pauline are the boy’s parents in this developing incident.
William H. Thomas of Decatur named to the dean's list at Florida State University. Phi Kappa Psi selects Thomas Ellis Clyce Jr. of Decatur as Summerfield Scholar of the Year at the University of Alabama. Nine-year-old Ronnie Blackwood missing after being seen Wednesday morning near Dry Creek in Decatur, later found safe at hospital. rescue crews and police searched with no leads as of late night.
The Mississippi Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to form a commission to pay the expenses for Negroes moving to the North. In Washington, the House moved a 10.55 billion dollar appropriation with 489 million in unrequested funds and a separate measure aimed at ending the President's rent subsidy program. Former Secretary Herter urged U.S. influence in Europe but suggested withdrawing sooner may be better.
Governor George C. Wallace refuses to shift from segregationist stance despite risk of African American voters backing his wife Republican opponent in November. He says no attitude changes or deals for any voter group.
New York stocks slip on heavy trading while bonds show narrow changes. Chicago wheat declines with May weak. corn firmer, May strong. oats slightly firmer with scattered buying. Soybeans rise as old crop months gain. Hogs rise 50 cents to a dollar, top $25. Slaughter steers supply tight and market not tested.
An advertisement invites homeowners to seek funds from Security Mutual Finance Corporation for home repairs. The notice promotes loan options and quick service.
Voters in Morgan County districts one and two faced lengthy waits during the Democratic primary on Tuesday with some reporting multi hour delays. Polls closed amid hundreds still queued and critics blamed the slow system and crowding for the disruption.
Rep. Bob Jones of Alabama told a House Appropriations subcommittee that the future economic growth of the South could be curtailed if the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway does not become a reality. He presented a statement signed by all members of the Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi delegation.
Barry Goldwater accused Senator J W Fulbright of carping criticism that aids enemies in Viet Nam and urged Fulbright to resign as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He said Fulbright’s remarks undermine American strength and morale and criticized his portrayal of U S power.
An 18 member Limestone County jury opened hearings on a suspected shortage of Athens city sales tax receipts, with City officials including Mayor Tinnon and City Clerk Crutcher subpoenaed. If funds are missing, estimates exceed 20 000 dollars. Also indicted were Henry Summerhill and Johnny Adams for robbery.
Washington AP reports the Army will supply more than 100,000 replacements to Viet Nam this summer and fall. Gen Earle Wheeler testified that demand climbs from July through October as the bulk of Army and Marine deployments began last July.
New Civil Rights analysis notes that despite Johnsons push for reform observers say the Administration has not fully tackled key race relations issues. The New Caledonia piece previews the December Little Olympics and highlights its status among remaining French territories. Carlos Lleras Restrepo is identified as Colombias president elect in his day’s news.
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