Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1965

Page

1

Guest Editorial Warns Against Campus Disorder

In Nashville, Steve Weissman former leader of the Free Speech Movement addresses Vanderbilt students criticizing Berkeley riots. He advocates upheaval over learning, arguing laws are made without his consent and urging moral chaos. The piece urges parents to choose disorder-free colleges and emphasizes respect for law as vital to the nation.

Nashville Tenn Steve Weissman University of California Vanderbilt Berkeley Weissman

Local Sanitarian Society Accepts Decatur Member

The National Association of Sanitarians, based in Denver, announces Emmet M. Hamilton of Decatur as a new member. Police report two city accidents with minor injuries and no injuries. A trash fire was reported by the Decatur Fire Department. The Youth Branch Library hosts a Children’s Story Hour for ages five to nine.

National Association of Sanitarians Denver Colo Emmet M. Hamilton 10Th St S. W Decatur Charles B. Hefner Line St. NE Dan L. Thomas Line St Thomas James F. Waugh Willow Ave Katheryn S. Hudson Cullman

Coup try alleged as Quat cites Viet Cong plot

Saigon officials said a plot to topple the government involved Viet Cong elements and Vietnamese dissidents. The zero hour was 11 pm Thursday, but loyal forces arrested 33 suspects and killed one rebel officer, Capt. Huynh Tan Hung, who died escaping. Col. Pham Ngoc Thao and Brig. Gen. Lam Van Phat are sought in absentia.

Huynh Tan Hung Hung Pham Ngoc Thao

U.S. to Boost Troop Levels in Viet Nam

Washington sources report a steady rise in American forces in South Viet Nam. The troop count could grow by about 50 percent from 50,000, with potential for a more active combat role and extended defensive perimeters around air operation zones. Total near 75,000 troops not deemed unrealistic.

Washington Viet Nam U.S South

Presbyterians Seek Ties With Other Faiths

The United Presbyterian Church votes to form panels with Protestant and Roman Catholic groups to heal the Civil War era rift in the South. Delegates back joint Christian labor while southern leaders caution against past failures and urge continued unity efforts.

George W. Cornell A.P Columbus, Ohio United Presbyterians South Richard L. Davis Washington, D.C 177Th General Assembly United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Presbyterian Church U.S Southern Church T. Watson Street Nashville, Tenn

Breaths Held As Awards Told At HANDS Conference

At Ponte Vedra Florida the HANDS conference opened its second day with 110 women present. Clyde Greenway and Lucien E Oliver announced awards as Nashville was named runner up to Augusta in a pre 1963 program group.

Fannie Richardson Ponte Vedra Fla Clyde Greenway Lucien E. Oliver Sears Newport News Norfolk Richmond Cape Girardeau, Mo Knoxville Chattanooga Memphis North Carolina Greensboro Wilmington Alabama North End Gadsden Huntsville Decatur New Orleans Bator Rouge South Carolina Kentucky Arkansas Florida Georgia Oliver Nashville Augusta

State Health Director laments Wallace budget shortfall

Dr. Ira Myers, director of the State Health Department, criticized Gov. Wallace for proposing $102 million in total funds while allocating $5,628,985 to the department. He said this is $1,569,500 below his request and insufficient to run county health offices and laboratories.

Winford Turner Montgomery Ira Myers State Health Department George C.wallace Gov. Wallace Wallace Dr. Myers

District Senator by District Proposed to Bypass Court

Gov George Wallace urged reapportionment by districting state senate elections to sidestep the Supreme Court one man one vote rule. The proposal came as the legislature faced its first 1965 session filibuster with a House deadlock over reading the previous day’s journal.

Rex Thomas Associated Press Montgomery Ala George Wallace Wallace Supreme Court

Vote Debate and Forecast On Civil Rights Bill

Senate leaders move to block further debate on Johnsons Negro voting rights bill. Everett Dirksen boosts odds of a cloture showdown next Tuesday as uncommitted Republicans balance the potential two thirds vote to halt debate on the civil rights measure.

Walter R. Mears Washington Senate Johnson Everett M. Dirksen

Shower Chances To Decrease In North Alabama

Weather outlook shows shower chances diminishing from about 50 percent today to roughly 10 percent Sunday. Cloudy to partly cloudy skies, warm temps with a high near 8 and a low around 66 tonight.

North Alabama

Moscow Moves Closer To Cong Recognition

The Soviet Union nears formal recognition of the National Liberation Front as South Viet Nam's government. NLF envoy in Moscow gains ambassadorial status in practice while Saigon remains unrecognized by Moscow. Observers cite Sino-Soviet rivalry and U S support for Saigon as possible motives. Dang Quang Minh leads a Moscow office and conducts ambassadorial-style diplomacy.

Henry S. Bradsher Moscow Soviet Union National Liberation Front South Viet Nam Saigon Red China U. S Red China Long Peking China Viet Nam Kremlin North South

Dead and wounded hauled from battle scene in Dominican Republic

Reports say 24 hour cease-fire paused the month-long conflict as UN sought extension. Washington announced soon withdrawal of about 1,700 U S troops with a 1,250 man Brazilian contingent arriving. Militants claimed dead and injured numbered in the hundreds as cleanup continued in the northern sector.

Louis Uchitelle Santo Domingo United Nations Washington United Sates Dominican Republic Junta Antonio Imbert Barrera Francisco Caam Deno Imbert United States U. S Ellswort Bunker Special Organization of American States U.S Tte Dominican ‘Republic Brazil Bunker

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Gadsden Times Noel Callahan Center J. B. Jackson L. E. Oliver Raleigh N. C Hawaii Alaska Florida Times Union Decatur Fire Department Country Club Rd Cong Peter Arnett Phan Huy Quat Lee Indianapolis Ind David Vernon Myers Dang Quang Minh Minh Quickies Ken Reynolds Daily One
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication