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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1968
Page
1
A three judge Federal panel considered two suits filed by North Alabama men asking for an injunction and a declaratory judgment to bar arrests of individuals in dry counties for possessing alcoholic beverages for personal use.
A Soviet submarine shadowed a US Polaris boat off Holy Loch while two American subs maneuvered to thwart detection. The scene highlights growing submarine warfare and confirms Soviet patrols 800 to 1,000 miles off the U S coastline with missiles. Pentagon sources note frequent, multiweek patrols and relays by sister ships.
University of Alabama plans to raise 400 million dollars over the next decade to fund a regional center of academic excellence for Alabama and the deep south. President Frank A. Rose said private sources will be hardest to obtain, aiming 30 million in 3 to 5 years and 72 million in 10 years from foundations and donors.
A Birmingham officer, W. F. Batson, 25, was dismissed after an incident on April 28 in which an unloaded gun was held to a prisoner's head. Police Chief Jamie The notice stated Batson was dismissed for causing anguish and fear to a Negro during the confrontation following an arrest for disorderly conduct.
March supporters rally for the Poor People’s Campaign as mayor denounces abusive tactics and praises law enforcement while emphasizing swift fair action. A city official notes possible appeal to the personnel board after a ruling. Associated Press.
Aboard by political staff and executives including the campaign director and executive secretary, aides to Mrs. Wallace will devote time to the Wallace presidential bid. Several members of her cabinet assisted her husband in his campaign and continue state paid roles.
A demonstrator waving anti-Communist signs was stabbed near bus-loading spots in Boston after picketing the New England leg of a march that began in Brunswick, Maine. The 43 year old Salem, Massachusetts man, known for political demonstrations, was knocked to the ground twice before the attack and remained on the danger list at City Hospital.
Michael Matson, an Auburn University freshman from Birmingham, leaped into Logan Martin Lake near Pen City to save a 13 year old girl who was drowning. He pulled her about 10 yards to shore before authorities arrived. He did not know the girl’s last name.
U S fighter bombers hit a half mile square area in Saigon suburbs while Viet Cong in rubble fought on. Civilians fled. refugee total rose to about 56 000 with 2 411 wounded and many dead. Since the offensive began, allied troops say they have killed nearly 3 000 enemy soldiers.
United States military spokesman said MIG fighters were operating below the 19th Parallel in North Vietnam, deeper south than ever before, with enemy jets sighted north of the coastal city.
Sen John Sparkman visiting Decatur discussed becoming Alabama's senior senator after the retirement of Sen Lister Hill next year He noted he has enjoyed working with Hill and has no plans to retire Sparkman addressed a Small Business Administration meeting in Decatur that was canceled by Gov Lurleen Wallace death and stressed desire for strong continued service.
One year has passed since 13 year old Joey Hoag 11 year old Billy Hoag and 14 year old Craig Dowell disappeared after a cave outing in Hannibal Missouri. Hundreds searched the limestone caves with no clues found. Mothers Helen Dowell and Jo y Hoag hold to hope while awaiting new information and refusing to give up.
Robinson's Warehouse on Second Ave offers cash for used furniture and appliances. Call 353-2370 for details.
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