Viet Cong units trapped in delta clash kills 215
Government forces trapped five Viet Cong companies near Bac Lieu in the Mekong delta killing 215. A separate battle west of Da Nang left one Marine dead and six or seven wounded. U S planes hit Red targets while no strikes on North Vietnam were reported. Sixty some Vietnamese and Americans wounded.
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Peter Arnett
Saigon
Bac Lieu
Mekong River
da Nang Air Base
U.S
Oriskany
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
U S Verifies China Second Nuclear Test
The United States confirmed that Red China conducted a second nuclear explosion at Lop Noi in western Vietnam. State Department officials said the test's yield was about 20 kilotons, similar to the first test last October, and noted the event increases concerns over nuclear proliferation and blackmail threats. Senator Sparkman commented that the test adds bleakness to global outlook and urged controls to prevent further spread of nuclear weapons.
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Washington
U.S
Red
China
State Department
Robert J.mcclos
Key
Lop Noi
Western
Via
Peking
McCloskey
Sparkman
John J. Sparkman
Dala
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Red China
Local Notices From Decatur Morgan County Area
Infant John Thomas McDowra is home after surgery at Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle. Irene Powell of Decatur scheduled for surgery at University Hospital Birmingham. U S Humane Society rep R Dale Hyson met Morgan County Humane Society to discuss challenges. Riverside School annual field day at Riverside Park begins 10 a.m. Fifth and sixth graders pair with parents for softball. refreshments offered. Decatur police reported six traffic diseregards, four intoxicated on public street, three reckless driving, two disorderly conduct, and other minor violations. Building permits issued for five room houses and electric service totaling about 35 000 dollars.
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John Thomas McDowra
J. A. McDowra
4Th Ave
Black-Chandler Hospital
Hartselle
Riverside School
Riverside Park
City Recorder
Full Salvation and the Call to Complete Faith
A sermon defends the phrase full salvation as biblical and essential. The minister argues God offers complete saving power, not halves, comparing it to being fully trained as an engineer and seeking real, full religion rather than partial faith.
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Wrecks Claim Two Area Residents
Two area residents died in traffic incidents yesterday and today. Fred Glasgow, 70, of E Main Street Hartselle was killed in a two truck wreck near Falkville. Charlie Brown, 16, of Athens died in a car truck collision near Elkton Tennessee last night. Troopers said Glasgow was pronounced dead on arrival around 8 a.m.
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Fred Wallace Glasgow
E. Main St
Hartselle
Falkville
Charlie Brown
Athens
Elkton
Tenn
Glasgow
Iron River dream spurred Alabama railroad push
In early 1830s Tennessee Valley cotton flows were hindered by shoals between Decatur and Tuscumbia. A visionary plan for an "iron river" railroad aimed to link New Orleans markets to 87 000 bales of cotton, led by a wealthy Courtland planter who faced financial losses but propelled Alabama toward future growth.
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Tennessee Valley
Chattanooga
Decatur
Tuscumbia
New Orleans
Alabama
John Knox
Courtland
Girl Survives Fall From Window in Decatur
A two year old Linda Kay Moyers daughter of Mr and Mrs James Moyers 2012 Bank St Decatur escaped serious injury after tumbling from a second story apartment window about 25 feet to the sidewalk. Police said she was listed in good condition at Decatur General Hospital. The incident occurred around 730 p.m.
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Decatur
Linda Kay Moyers
James Moyers
Bank St
Decatur General Hospital
Bekins Worldwide Moving on Storage
Advertisement notes Bekins Worldwide Moving on Storage with a contact named Daniel and a phone number 353 4014 for service inquiries and quotes.
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Bekins Worldwide
Daniel
Farmers Co-Op Plans Offices For New Building
Alabama Farmers Co operative announces plans for a modern 200000 dollar office building at Church Street and Somerville Road. The 10000 square foot facility will house administration with completion targeted for December 1, 1940. Contractor Ray Childs expects construction to start immediately.
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George Biggers
Alabama Farmers Co-operative
Church St
Somerville Rd
Co-Op
Ray Childs
Charles H. McCauley
John Mathews
Mathews
Farmers Co-Operative Business
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co- Operative
Farmers Co-Operative
Operative Buildin
Alabama Farmer's Co
Dauphin Isle Vacation Draws Solons Away
The Alabama Legislature met in both houses for the first time in 10 days but left quickly for a Gulf Coast weekend outing. The Senate lacked a quorum yet advanced a few actions and adjourned after 45 minutes. A public hearing on a controversial issue is set for next Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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Senate Journal
Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
Napps Named President At First Federal Bank
Oscar L. Napps, 57, named president of First Federal, after serving as senior vice president and managing officer since last fall. He began his career nine years ago at the bank and will continue as managing officer, with the presidency to begin immediately. Napps has past roles including heading the Title I loan department until 1959 and serving with the association since September 1956.
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Oscar L. Napps
Y. Napps
Napps
Pepern
Association
Title One
Selma protesters face job losses over demonstrations
An Alabama civil rights worker said more than 200 Selma Negroes have lost their jobs for participating in recent demonstrations. In Washington the Senate rejected an amendment allowing Southern states to require literacy tests for voters under the Negro voting rights bill. the vote was 53 to 14.
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New York
Washington
Senate
Rebels and U S Protest Raid
Rebels and United States protests flare over raid in the Dominican Republic as officials report clashes and divergent claims about a cross border operation. Local authorities say casualties and arrests are under review. The development deepens regional tensions amid diplomatic discussions.
U.N. Security Council Seeks Cease Fire in Dominican Republic
The U N Security Council voted unanimously for a cease fire in the Dominican Republic and urged Secretary General U Thant to dispatch a personal representative to the conflict zone.
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United Nations, N. Y
U.N. Security Council
Dominican Republic
U Thant
Rebels Hit In Dominican Cease Fire Violations
Report says both sides were charged with cease-fire violations as Dominican air force planes bombed the rebel radio site, knocked it off the air, and strafed near the U.S. Embassy.
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Dominican Air Force
U.S
Markets At A Glance
New York markets show mixed stocks with heavy trading. Bond markets steady for government issues. Agricultural prices mostly steady with gains in soybeans and slaughter cattle climbing to top figures around 30.
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New York
Chicago
Southern governors unite against desegregation rules
Georgia Governor Carl E. Sanders Alabama Governor George C. Wallace Virginia Governor Adbertis S. Harrison Mississippi Governor Paul B. Johnson Jr. South Carolina Governor Robert McNair and Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus met in Atlanta to launch a regional push against federal school desegregation interpretations under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 risking federal funding for districts whose plans are rejected.
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Don McKee
Atlanta
Carl E. Sanders
Georgia
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Adbertis S. Harrison
Virginia
Paul B. Johnson Jr
Mississippi
Robert McNair
South Carolina
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Governors Meet to Press HEW Over Desegregation Rules
In absentia support came from Dan K Moore Haydon Burns and John McKeithen as governors plan a Washington session with congressmen to seek relief from HEW desegregation rulings. HEW requires all school systems to desegregate at least four grades next fall and submit plans for full integration and staff consolidation in 1967.
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Dan K. Moore
North Carolina
Haydon Burns
Florida
John McKeithen
Louisiana
Federal
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Philip Stevens
McLean, Va
Cas
Irene Powell
University Hospital
Birmingham
R. Dale Hyson
U. S. Humane Society
Washington D. C
Morgan County Humane Society
Martha N. Murner
William D. Glenn
Decatur 1
First Christian Church
Frazier St
Roy L. Vann
Nashville
Norma H. Vanmeter
Donna Ave
6Th Ave
Geraldine P. Cloer
Doris E. Smith
Hillsboro
Paul Crawford
Clearview St
Mark St
J. A. Maner
Calray Ave
T. Z. Bailey
16Th Ave
Navy
Melvin Francis Melochick
Norfolk Ledger-Star
Jack Kestner
Melochick
Jerry Lee Todd
Virginia Beach
S. A. Melocick
West Carrol St
St. Clair
Wolloughby Bay
Farmers Co-Op Plans
Farmer’s
Dauphin Isle
Solons
Dauphin
First Federal
Lee
Oscar
OAS
Lquis Uchitelle
Santo Domingo
United States
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