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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1968

Page

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One Year Later Hunter Case Remains Unsolved

Mary Faye Hunter vanished on May 6 last year after shopping and a hair appointment in Decatur Alabama. Investigators from city county and state agencies persistently pursue tips while denying rumors, with renewed efforts to solve the disappearance and death as the probe continues.

Cora Blair Redstone Ara Mary Faye Hunter Flint Creek Mary Faye 8Th Ave Decatur Morgan County Sheriff’s Hunter E. C. Bowman Pack Self

Watch Repair Delay at Bradley Time Division NY

A reader reports sending a watch and a $2 check for repairs to Bradley Time Division in New York. The check cleared but no contact from the company. The firm says the watch was mailed April 30 by parcel post and asks to reference invoice number 11482 if not received.

Bradley Time Division New York Moulton Parcel Post Mid-State Medical Academy S.J.D James K. Hester P.O Nashville Tenn

De Gaulle gains prestige from Paris peace talks, says journalist

French journalist Jean Marabini told Decatur crowds that President Charles De Gaulle would see a rise in international prestige due to the U S North Vietnam peace talks opening in Paris. Marabini noted De Gaulle's past war statements and the Paris meeting would position him as a world peacemaker amid foreign affairs. He and his wife Lila tour the United States promoting their book Discover America to be released in France in May 1969.

Dave Whittaker Decatur Charles de Gaulle U.S Jean Marabini Paris DeGaulle Europe Marabini de Gaulle Lila United States America France Fish Occidental Gen. DeGaulle

16 000 Could Vote Tuesday in Morgan County Primaries

An estimated 16 000 Morgan County voters are expected to cast ballots in the Democratic primary Tuesday to choose a party slate for November. Republicans meet at 5 30 p m at the Decatur Inn to select nominees including chairman of the board of revenue and control. Former Sheriff Thornton Fleming opposes Sam McClendon and William V Wadsworth for the GOP nomination to face Red Williams in November.

Dave Whittaker Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control Thornton Dick) Fleming Sam Fate) McClendon William V. Wadsworth H. G Red) Williams Decatur Inn

Humphrey pledges loyalty to Democratic nominee

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey pledged loyalty to the Democratic Party’s chosen nominee. He praised rivals Kennedy and McCarthy, spoke at a party gathering in Williamsport, and condemned campus riots while urging responsibility and calm. He stressed lifelong Democrat loyalty if not the nominee.

Humphrey Williamsport Hubert H. Humphrey Pennsylvania Democratic Party Robert F. Kennedy Eugene J. McCarthy Columbia University Bucknell University Audi

Viet Cong Infiltration Strikes Saigon and Cities

Viet Cong shelled Saigon and about a dozen South Vietnamese cities early Sunday. Small sniper and death squads infiltrated the capital, with sporadic street fighting mainly in Cholon. One death occurred when a squad collapsed a bridge near the U S Embassy.

Dmz Robert D. Ohman Associated Press Saigon Viet Cong Cholon U.S Demilitarized Zone Mekong Delta Hue da Nang Quang Tri City Hoi An My Tho Can Tho Vinh Long Kontum City Ben Tre Phan Rang Bien Hoa Lai Khe

Brake fluid neglect linked to Cotaco bus wreck

State School Supt Ernest Stone disputed a rushed cause, noting brake failure was unclear. An Atlanta Medico team found poor maintenance and low brake fluid in the master cylinder, saying neglect to check and fill reservoirs likely caused the tragedy.

Ernest Stone Stone Atlanta- Medico Engineering National Highway Safety Bureau Bob Brenner Washington Brenner

Mary Hunter murder solver question prompts tips

A reader asks if the Mary Hunter murder will be solved and urges calling before 9 AM tomorrow. The prompt is framed as yesterday's question about a case status and investigation progress.

Mary Hunter

Paris Agenda Begins as North Vietnam Talks Set

North Vietnam demands a bombing halt while the United States seeks carbon infiltration as envoys prepare to meet in Paris. W Averell Harriman will travel to Paris to lead the U S side with Xuan Thuy as preliminary talks expected to start soon to explore viable peace negotiations amid ongoing hostilities.

Lewis Gulick Associated Press Washington North Vietnam U.S Paris Johnson W. Averell Harriman Hanoi Xuan Thuy Dean Rusk

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