May 16 1968 AP News in New York
AP dispatch from New York dated Thursday May 16 1968 reports on current events and notable developments including political and social affairs with concise summaries for regional readers.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
4
National Hospital Week Spotlighted By Associations
Editorial highlights National Hospital Week sponsored by the American Hospital Association and the Alabama Hospital Association. It emphasizes public understanding of hospital services, recognition of hospital workers, and interest in hospital careers as U S hospitals employ over two million people and the health industry grows rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Hospital Association
Alabama Hospital Association
United States
U. S
Alabama
Selden Faces Allen In Runoff For Alabama Senate Seat
In Alabama only a third of voters turned out for the Democratic primary. Former Lt. Gov Jim Allen and Rep Armistead Selden lead a six man field for the U S Senate nomination, with Allen at 224483 votes and Selden at 193370. The runoff is set for June 4 as the winner will face the Republican nominee in November. Selden, 47, has 15 years in Congress and eight terms representing his district, cited as the basis for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
United States Senate
Jim Allen
Rep
Armistead Selden
Allen
Rep. Selden
Congress
Democrat Selden
Democrat Allen
Selden
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress Struggles With Balancing Tax Rise and Spending Cuts
The piece argues Congress must strike a balance by approving President Johnson's tax request while avoiding deep domestic cuts that could worsen inflation and increase unemployment. It cautions against funding shifts that harm employment and stresses faith as a motivation rooted in love, not fear, citing biblical views on life and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Johnson
Brethren
God
FBI Has Extensive Evidence Against King Suspect
Drew Pearson reports the FBI has gathered extensive evidence tying James Earl Ray to the King assassination. The piece cites Ray’s flight from Missouri prison, his fake identity, staged purchases, and locations from Atlanta to Memphis, with speculation on who hired him and where he hid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
King
Washington
Martin Luther King
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
U. S
James Earl Ray
Mexico
Ray
Mexico City
Ian Fleming
Ayn Rand
Eric Starvo Galt
Dr. King
Missouri State Penitentiary
Dr King
Birmingham Trust National Bank
Michigan
Montreal
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta
Missouri
Lee Harvey Oswald
Eric Starvoalt
Birmingham
Atlanta
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Kings
Memphis
Misuse of Government Power Across Campus Debates
Viewpoint argues against withholding federal loans to sanction student protests while noting the government already uses federal funds to enforce racial and civic rules on colleges. It warns that tying aid to obedience risks undermining academic freedom and could empower political coercion in higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
U. S
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
New York Times
Columbia
Times
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
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Associated Press
New York
Hospital Week
Billy Graham
Hell
M. N. Christ
Christ
Hell On
Earth
2Locek
Uashinston Post
Drew Pearson
Decatur Daily
Ku Klux Klan
Minute Men
Viewpoint
David Lawrence
House
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