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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1966

Page

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Alabama Faces Mental Health Funding Cutoff

Washington AP reports Robert M. Nash of the Public Health Service said federal aid to Alabama’s State Department of Mental Health could be cut off because Gov. George Wallace refused a step toward desegregation. Nash noted Alabama’s review plan lacked elements he deemed necessary but saw potential for continued negotiations.

Washington Robert M. Nash Public Health Service Office of Equal Health Opportunity Alabama State Department of Mental Health George Wallace Nash Alabama Department of Mental Health

Stocks Slide and Commodities Toe the Line in Mixed Trading

In New York and Chicago trading, stocks ended lower amid heavy activity while bonds were quiet and treasuries gained. Wheat rose on strong demand in Chicago, corn and oats showed firm and higher moves, soybeans rallied late, hogs steady to 50 cents higher, and slaughter steers edged up to a top of 29.75 dollars.

New York Treasuries Chicago

Deaf student chosen as princess for fraternity carnival

Miss Charlotte Hampton of Moulton 2 a senior at Gallaudet College Washington DC was selected to serve as a princess at the Alpha Sigma Pi carnival. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Hampton and a graduate of the Alabama School for the Deaf. Three houses on Ashley Drive were vandalized Saturday night with broken windows doors nails and waterproofing compound spilled on floors. The Wheeler Brown Hendrix Auxiliary DAV Chapter 11 meeting is today at 7 pm at the DAV home on Church Street.

Charlotte Hampton Moulton 2 Gallaudet College Washington, D. C Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity D. W. Hampton Alabama School For the Deaf Ashley Drive Wheeler-Brown-Hendrix Auxiliary The Disabled American Veterans DAV Church St

Portugal’s Angola Progress Outpacing Past Five Centuries

The Times notes that as a result of the rebellion in Angola, economic and social progress in the last five years exceeds that of the prior 500. A New York Times News Service writer analyzes the situation on page 5.

Portugese Angola New York Times

Condition Fair Jim Folsom Hospitalized

Former Governor James E Folsom known as Big Jim is in fair condition at Cullman County Hospital after a blood pressure seizure. His wife Jamelle says he is recuperating beautifully and needs rest following a recent campaign and the Kentucky Derby viewing.

Cullman, Ala James E Big Jim Jim Folsom Jamelle

U S Pilot Shot Down Over Hanoi In High Altitude Recon Flight

A U S pilot on a high altitude reconnaissance mission was shot down today over Hanoi in North Vietnam as tensions rise. In New York, businessmen form a corporation to take an option on the Mutual Broadcasting System by July 1, according to president Robert Hurleigh.

Tokyo U.S Hanoi Star of North Viet Nam New China News Agency New York Mutual Broadcasting System Robert Hurleigh

McBride Named To TVA Board Of Directors

President Johnson appoints Donald O. McBride to the three member Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors to succeed Arnold R. Jones. The Oklahoma river resources expert will join Frank Smith and Aubrey J. Wagner in Knoxville once Senate confirmation is received.

Smith Wagner McBride TVA TVA Board of Knoxville Tenn Johnson Donald O. McBride Tennessee Valley Authority Alexandria Ceed Arnold R. Jones Oklahoma Sen. A. S Mike) Monroney Dekla Senate Tribunal Frank Smith Aubrey J. Wagner

Rusk Sees Vietnam Elections to Follow Constitutional Path

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said generals governing South Vietnam will not block a constitutional settlement and expects elections in September to select a constitution drafting assembly. He spoke to a stormy Senate Foreign Relations Committee session defending U.S. Vietnam policy. A separate report notes China’s third atomic detonation, described as in the same general range as prior tests.

Dean Rusk South Viet ‘Nam Rusk Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.S Tokyo Viet Nam China Sen Wayne State Department Commission ABC

Mansfield Proposes U S Recognize Mongolia as Communist State

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged recognizing Mongolia, a Communist controlled nation between China and the Soviet Union, to ease tensions and gain a listening post between the two giants. The idea followed calls for a blue ribbon commission to reassess U S policy toward Communist China and drew broader administration interest.

Jack Bell Washington Senate Mike Mansfield United States Mongolia Red China Soviet Union Asia Mansfield Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass George S. McGovern D-S

Critic presses to delay aid bill for international lawyers

A critic urged delaying the foreign aid bill so he could present international lawyers who allegedly disagree with Secretary Rusk. Rusk testified on the aid bill, while critics request more voices on the issue.

Morse Rusk

Rains Likely For Decatur Tonight Cooler Temps Ahead

Decatur area expect cool tonight with scattered rain showers. An outer fringe of a cold Arctic air mass moved into North Alabama about 8 am, keeping today’s high in the low 70s. Spotty showers near 60 miles behind the front should reach Decatur by sundown.

Decatur Huntsville

Lurleen Wallace Wins Alabama Democratic Primary

Lurleen Wallace captured 54 percent of 888,838 votes in last Tuesday's Alabama Democratic primary. She won 480,841 votes while nine male opponents totaled 407,977. The tally confirms she won the nomination without a runoff and she faces Republican James D. Martin in November.

Birmingham Lurleen Wallace The Birmingham News Wallace George Wallace U.S James D. Martin Gadsden Democratic Executive Committee Alabama MacDonald Gallion

Mother's Day Tragedy Ends Wedding Plan

James A. Whaley, 18, of 1025 Orchard St., drowned at Madison County Public Lake while his fiancée Patricia Birchfield, 17, watched in shock. Coroner A. G. Osborne reported the drowning occurred around 4 p.m. and the body was recovered at 6:55 p.m. The couple was engaged and had planned to marry.

Huntsville Madison County James A. Whaley Orchard St Patricia Birchfield Springfield Rd A. G. .Osborne

Thunderchiefs Strike Two MIG-IIs North of Haiphong

U S pilots knocked out two Soviet built missile sites and chased a pair of MIG IIs in MIG Alley about 35 miles from Red China's frontier. Four Thunderchiefs pursued the MIGs as Navy Skyhawks and other Air Force planes hit nearby SAM sites north of Haiphong and Hanoi. It marked the closest U S penetration toward Haiphong to date.

Edwin Q. White Saigon U .S North Viet Nam Mig Alley Red China U.S Navy Haiphong Air Force Hanoi

Ky Regime Faces New Disorders See THUNDERCHIEFS On P-2

In Saigon the Ky regime endures a new political storm after Premier Nguyen Cao Ky said he would stay in power for at least a year. Government censorship of his weekend statements did not stop word of mouth spread and Buddhist leaders threaten protests if elections promised for next fall are not held. Thich Thien Minh, backing Thich Tri Quang, warned 5 000 in Da Nang of further action.

Andrew Borowiec Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky Miet Thich Thien Minh da Nang National Assembly Minh Buddhist Institute Thich Tri Quanz Junta Elec

Truman Celebrated on 82nd Birthday in Kansas City

Harry S Truman was hailed as the man of peace by more than 400 attendees in Kansas City as he marked his 82nd birthday. He dedicated a federal office building in Independence, noting his role in urging progress while downplaying personal credit. A centerpiece cake featured a frosted image of the planned Truman Center for the Advancement of Peace at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman White House Acs Johnson Earl Warren Truman Independence the United States Truman Center For the Advancement of Peace Hebrew ‘University Jerusalem

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