Cotton market plan urged to expand use in rugs and products
Industry leaders from Alabama discussed a grower proposed research and promotion program to boost cotton use and protect markets. Joe Fleming of Huntsville and E. P. Garrett of Decatur pressed for adequate funds to capitalize opportunities, warning against 30 percent acreage reductions amid a carryover. See continuation on page 2.
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Joe Fleming
Huntsville
Alabama
National Cotton Council
Fleming
E. P. Garrett
Decatur
North Alabama Cotton Producer Committee
Garrett
Clif
Local PTA meetings and a candidate forum in Decatur
The Walter Jackson School PTA meets at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. Six Democratic runoff contenders speak at the Jay cee meeting at the Lyons Hotel at 7 30 broadcast on Channel 4 and WMSL radio with WAJF replay Wednesday at 12 20 p m. Debby Carrell of Decatur High wins third division solo at the Birmingham Pi ano and String Festival hosted by the Alabama Music Teachers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jackson School
PTA
Jaycee
Lyons
Channel 4
WMSL
WAJF
Debby Carrell
Decatur High School
Birmingham
Alabama Music Teachers’ Association
R. W. Carrell
14Th Ave
Suspect Eludes Searchers In Wildlife Refuge
A 27-year-old man fled from police after a high speed chase through southeast Decatur and into Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Charles Russ is wanted on grand larceny warrants in Alexander City and elsewhere. His wife Jane Faye and three young daughters rode with him during a 15 minute pursuit that reached at least 90 mph. The chase ended when he pulled into a garage on Stratford Road SE. Police fired at least two shots at his car, striking the right front fender. See SUSPECT on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Biggers
Decatur
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Charles Russ
Alexander City
Russ
Jane Faye
Gateway Shopping Center
J.W. Rayfield
Stratford Rd
Rayfield
6Th Ave
U.S. 31
FBI Agent Shot as Kidnapper Seized in Pennsylvania
An FBI agent pursuing kidnap victim Peggy Ann Brodnick was killed by a rifle shot. About half an hour later the 17-year-old girl and her abductor were sighted in a wooded area near SHAPE GAP PA as state police and FBI closed in. The Mountain Man, long terrorizing the area, was surrounded.
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Shape Gap
FBI
Peggy Ann Brodnick
Pennsylvania
Frank McKetta
Frank McKetta of the State Police
Major Permit Fees Increase
City commissioners approved a July 1 building permit fee rise for construction over fifty thousand dollars to fund professional consultation for plans. Commissioner Hunt noted the department cannot review large projects alone and will divide the cost with builders. Copies of the policy will be sent to licensed contractors engineers and architects. They also authorized purchasing about two acres for rights of way along Austinville Road.
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F. S. Hunt Jr
Hunt
Austinville Road
Air Force says it cannot meet emergencies outside Viet Nam
Washington AP report states the Air Force cannot fund emergencies beyond Viet Nam under the 1967 budget. Army warns it may lack funds to continue operations this fiscal year. Maj. Gen. Durward Crow testified March 16 that McNamara budget cuts allow full Viet Nam effort but restrict elsewhere.
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Washington
Air Force
Viet Nam
Army
House
Durward L. Crow
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Bureau of the Budget
Lodge Says No Change in Policy on South Viet Nam
Washington AP Henry Cabot Lodge returns to South Viet Nam after a week of talks with President Johnson. He stresses there will be no change in policy but vows to perfect enrich and improve programs in the war zone amid a political crisis. He spoke to newsmen before departing Honolulu for Seoul and South Korea.
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Washington
Henry Cabot
Lodge
South Viet Nam
Johnson
Honolulu
South Korea
Cavalrymen Hit North Vietnamese Regulars Near An Khe
U S air cavalrymen reinforced by helicopters and three battalions clashed with a well entrenched North Vietnamese force about 15 miles west of An Khe. Reports say the Communists were retreating at dusk as the day two of the engagement ended.
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Saigon
USS
Central Highlands
An Khe
1St Air Cavalry Division
U.S
Restaurants Big Business Because Of A Habit Eating
Decatur chamber members heard A. H. Crow of McDonald’s discuss the food service industry. He said there are 375 000 public eating places in America plus 150 000 in institutions, and that a quarter of all food is eaten outside the home. He noted the industry feeds 60 million people weekly and employs millions, stressing variety and global diversity in U.S. dining. Page 2.
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Decatur Chambers of Commerce
Rooster Coffee Club
A. H. Crow
McDonald’s Corp
Chicago
Ill
America
Alabama
American Food Service Industry
United States
Crow
University of Alabama
U.S
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks fall amid heavy trading as bonds hold steady and cotton stays quiet. Chicago wheat rises on late demand while corn and oats show mixed results. May corn and oats strengthen, old crop soybeans jump. hogs steady to 25 cents higher at 25.50 top, slaughter steers steady to strong at 28.50 top.
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New York
Chicago
Martin Martin vows bid for governor in Alabama race
Republican Congressman Jim Martin spoke at a Lawrence County rally saying he will run for governor in November to strengthen a two party system in Alabama. He criticized desegregation guidelines and urged GOP support to protest President Johnson and Wallace ties. See MARTIN On Page 2.
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Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Nicholas Kazenbach
Martin
Wallace
Alabama
Agena Linkup Target Fails To Enter Orbit
Atlas rocket hauling the Agena satellite to orbit tumbled, canceling Gemini 9 rendezvous and space walk. Stafford and Cernan expressed disappointment as data showed one Atlas engine swiveled and caused the Agena to tumble, landing 160 miles east of Grand Bahama. The episode delays the mission by about three weeks.
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Agena
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Thomas P. Stafford
Eugene A. Ceman
Earth
Atlantic
Grand Bahama Island
Stafford
Titan
Navy
Walter M. Schirrar
Federal Judge Allows DOJ In Election Dispute Case Selma
Federal Judge Daniel H. Thomas rejected a veteran Democratic leader's claim that the Justice Department has no role in the clash over Sheriff James G. Clark and challenger Wilson Baker seeking his unseating.
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Selma
Ala
Daniel H. Thomas
Justice Department
James G. Clark
Wilson Baker
Sluggish Personal Income Rise Signals Slower Boom
The Commerce Department reported a slower advance in personal income last month, adding to evidence that the economic boom has begun to slacken and suggesting weaker momentum than earlier in the year.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Moyers decline detroit award due to schedule
President Johnson's press secretary Bill D Moyers advised the radio television commission that he cannot be in Detroit on May 25 to accept the Southern Baptist Convention distinguished communicator's award.
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Washington
Bill D. Moyers
Johnson
Radio-Television Commission of
Southern Baptist Convention
Detroit
Remarkable 95 Year Old Minister Still Active and Eloquent
John Knox profiles a 95-year-old minister in the De Kalb Decatur Daily article. The piece highlights his longevity, ongoing activity, and compelling eloquence, noting that such vigor is rare and noteworthy.
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John Knox
Decatur Daily
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Bob Harris
Chamber of Commerce
McDonald’s Hamburgers
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Art Foerster
Rator
Star’s
McDonald
Bob! Bate
Chase Arrow
Viet
Martin Woos
L'rence Group
Winford Turner
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace
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