Growing Soviet Submarine Threat Shapes U S Defense Posture
Top defense officials warn missile counts in the Soviet Union remain modest but rising submarine forces threaten U S shores. Polaris missiles range from 1350 to 2860 miles as officials push antisubmarine warfare and bomber readiness amid Cuba era lessons. Dr. John S. Foster notes submarines patrol within missile range, prompting strategic shifts.
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Preliminaries Begin First Round On Monday
Saigon fighting eased as U S troops held back Viet Cong near the capital during peace talks in Paris. U S forces claim to have crushed waves around Saigon and intercepted enemy units before reaching the city. The air war reported two key moves with a large North Vietnamese oil depot hit and MIG fighters entering the war south of the 20th parallel. Nearly 3 000 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese were reported killed in the past five days of fighting around Saigon.
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FDA Demands New Labeling for Birth Control Pills
The FDA announced new labeling requirements for birth control pills citing evidence of potential health hazards. In Alabama, Deputy District Attorney James D. Hammonds received a two year sentence suspended after a bribery conviction. A federal jury in Selma convicted E. Byron Hale, former Bank of Pine Apple president, on ten counts of misusing bank funds.
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Rumor of Soviet Move Near Czechoslovakia Discounted
Western military attaches discounted reports of heavy Soviet troop concentrations moving through Poland as a possible invasion or pressure on Prague. Prague remained calm during a three day holiday marking liberation from Nazi Germany as Moscow faced unsettled Soviet-Czechoslovak ties after Prague’s liberalization.
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Wet-Dry Hearing Today In Birming ham
Three judge federal court heard final arguments in U S District Court on suits challenging Alabama’s ban on possessing tax paid liquor in dry counties. Plaintiffs include James C. McDonald of Decatur and State Rep Bryce Graham of Tuscumbia who contends the law infringes constitutional rights and cites planned arrests with tax paid beverages in Colbert County.
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Will Russie Intervene in Czechoslovakia as in Hungary
Yesterday's question asks if Commander Russie will take military action in Czechoslovakia similar to Hungary 12 years ago. Readers are invited to call before 9:00 P.M. today with opinions or information.
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Disappointment As Peace Talks Schedule Delayed
U S and North Vietnamese representatives agreed to start preliminary peace negotiations at 10 30 am Monday after a Saturday meeting. Ambassador Cyrus R Vance and Col Ha Van Lau spoke to newsmen about arrangements with hopes to avoid procedural deadlock. The North Vietnamese reportedly sought a lower level first contact to handle details.
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Mental Health Leaders Pause To Remember
The Alabama Association of Mental Health leaders paused to remember Gov. Lurleen Wallace whose death saddened many as Dr. Bertram S. Brown praised her support for mental health care. The convention proceeded with plans for the statewide meeting and a tribute to the late governor.
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Markets At A Glance: Stocks rally amid mixed commodity futures
In New York trading, stocks rise in active session. Cotton advances while wheat declines on liquidation. Corn and soybeans show mixed activity with light trade. Hog receipts total 5,000 with top at 21.50. Slaughter steers hold steady to 0.26 higher with 3,000 receipts and top at 30.00.
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First Family Returns To Decatur After Funeral
Gov. Albert Brewer and family travel to Decatur after attending the funeral of Mrs. Lurleen Wallace in Montgomery. The former governor George Wallace stays at the mansion with his four children after public and private tributes to Mrs. Wallace. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery with hundreds in attendance.
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House Opposition Faces Tax Measure
Rugged House opposition awaits a compromise combining Johnsons proposed income tax hike with a mandatory six billion dollar spending slash. Conferees settled on a version tying the spending cut to the ten percent income tax surcharge Johnson has sought since last August. Johnson may approve or veto if the bill passes, given the large cut and revenue needs. See HOUSE On Page B-3.
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