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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1968
Page
1
In Saigon and Hanoi readers were split on who holds the upper hand as preliminary Paris peace talks opened. North Vietnamese papers praised inexhaustible strength while Westmoreland in Saigon touted progress and a strong position for the allies.
An American official notes pessimism about breakthrough in peace negotiations and contrasts current Vietnam War dynamics with 1954 Geneva talks. He cites Lunar New Year offensives, Khe Sanh, and Saigon actions as the year’s defensive battles with claimed enemy casualties and Allied bombings. See continuation on A-2.
In Paris the United States and North Vietnam opened substantive talks. Ambassador Xuan Thuy urged ending bombing and all acts of war but offered no threat to break off talks if demands are unmet. Harriman pressed North Vietnam to show military restraint aligning with a de escalation appeal.
Gov. Albert Brewer of Decatur returned to the state capitol after the death of Gov. Lurleen Wallace. He moved to assemble aides to run Alabama state government, meeting with his staff shortly after arriving in his office at dawn.
Former 1966 Democratic nominee Richmond Flowers predicts a Brewer Wallace clash for Alabama governor in 1970. He says a head to head race seems likely and notes he is reevaluating his own candidacy while Gov Albert Brewer and former Gov George Wallace would figure prominently. Another 1966 candidate Bob Gilchrist also sees Wallace running in 1970 but plans to focus on his law practice for now.
Gov Albert Brewer of Decatur names three security guards including Sgt. Bob Andrews of Decatur and State Trooper Tommy Coleman of Montgomery. Col C W Russell said two others, E J Gosdin of Opelika and one more, are chosen with at least one additional guard expected.
Decatur and area citizens join the statewide fund campaign to raise 15 million dollars for a hospital in memory of the late governor who died of cancer last week. Decatur along with Huntsville Birmingham and Mobile are discussed as possible sites. Edwin H. Francis Jr. of Falkville, a chief stems analyst for the state, is noted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did not leave a substantial estate or a will. Attorneys say he collected royalties from four books and a $50000 Nobel Prize but lived modestly. Chauncey Eskridge notes King’s house was nearly paid for when he was killed.
Gov Claude Kirk urged Georgia and Alabama to join Florida in a cooperative pact for regional development. In Birmingham Alabama Van Washer Cumberland College coach of the year was named basketball coach at Samford University, Lebanon Tennessee.
The humorous quip about Fred suggests a playful jab on employment role mismatch. The column reflects light satire with a punchy line aimed at workplace dynamics.
More than 15 400 Decatur residents are eligible to vote in a change of government referendum with a quiet campaign. Voters will choose between a mayor council form and the current three man commission system last used in 1958.
Lt Gen Victor H Krulak, retiring after 34 years in the Marine Corps, urges Marines to defend the service against Army critics and praise its Vietnam War record. The three star general stresses unity and pride in the Marines' contributions abroad.
New York markets show mixed activity with gains in cotton and hogs. Wheat and corn are mixed with liquidation, while oats fall and soybeans drop. slaughter cattle hold steady amid receipts.
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