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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1968
Page
1
Decatur voters chose a switch from commission to mayor council government on Tuesday. The vote expresses protest against the city commission while leaving future policies and programs to the new mayor and council.
Joe Terry and Herbert Gardner announce early in a race that will feature an August 13 election for mayor and five council seats. The turnout drops to about one third, and Gunthorp faces a decision on whether to enter the mayoral contest.
City leaders weigh mayor council run with Commissioner Gunthorth and a pro reform advocate among early candidates. C Willard Nelson elected Alabama Bankers Association president at Biloxi luncheon. Nelson noted 40 years in banking and listed governing directors. Market wrap and stock activity show lower equities with mixed commodity moves and cattle futures. Gardner announces bid for city council, promising a clean administration and voter empowerment. details to follow on A-10.
Voters expressed a preference for slower progress in Decatur after a tight election with more than 1000 votes separating outcomes. A new city government may modify but not halt ongoing projects like the new city hall two recreation centers and urban renewal plans in Second Ave and Bank St.
Viet Cong attacked the Nui Ba Den Green Beret camp near Sai Gon in a three hour fight. US helicopter gunships aided a repulse as 19 Americans were killed and 24 wounded. At least 25 Viet Cong were reported killed. The camp houses key radio and electronic gear. Sen Kennedy wins Nebraska Democratic primary. Humphrey supporters claim sufficient delegates. Nixon leads Republicans with about 70 percent. Reagan and Rockefeller gain minor shares.
In Paris the United States urged North Vietnam to take urgent steps to curb the conflict and restore the demilitarized zone to nonmilitary status while ensuring Laos and Cambodia stay neutral. North Vietnam demanded a halt to all remaining attacks and the U S cited no troops stationed in the zone. Ambassador Harriman proposed restoring the zone and the talks adjourned with no ground gained.
North Alabama politics heats up as Rep. Armistead Selden accuses former Lt. Gov. Jim Allen of dodging a television debate and urges Allen to disclose his financial assets. Selden claims Allen refuses to debate while campaigning in Cullman and accuses him of avoiding issues in Washington.
Jack Owen pulls out of the Public Service Commission race and nominates incumbent Eugene Bull Connor for another term. A source close to Gov. Albert Brewer says the new governor is reviewing state owned cars and may order a crackdown.
Three people died Tuesday in Morgan County area crashes. Thomas Randolph McCutcheon, 13, a Cotaco High student, was killed when his bicycle collided with a car. Jimmy C Sterling, 15, of Toney died after his motorbike struck a car driven by Marie Tate Mastin of Taft Tennessee. William Robert Dutton, in his 50s, perished when struck by a car in Moulton. The Moulton crash occurred 1.6 miles north of Valhermoso Springs at 6 45 p.m. Driver Joe Franklin Morrow, 33, of Valhermoso Springs, was involved. It was Morgan County’s 10th traffic fatality of the year. Sterling’s body lay near his crushed motorbike on Madison County Road 4 near the Limestone County line. See Page A 10.
Decatur merchants launch a three day citywide outdoor living sale featuring sportswear pools swing sets grills fishing rods and other items. The event runs through Saturday with discounts across shopping centers and downtown to help families gear up for camping trips beach vacations or weekend at home.
Davidson Meeting Service offers window air conditioner cleaning and service at 353-4623. The ad includes a personal note about buying a house and advice from a wife figure.
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