Peace candidates in primaries face uphill Viet Nam tests
In a broad cross section of states, U S contenders running on peace platforms oppose Vietnam involvement. Most face tough November races. in Oregon, Kentucky, Florida and California, incumbents and challengers vie for Democratic nominations.
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Washington
U. S
Viet Nam
House
Oregon
Robert B. Duncan
Howard Morgan
Johnson
Duncan
Charles O. Porter
William Frye
Kentucky
Philip V. Baker
Norbert Blume
Charles P. Farnsley
William O. Cowger
Louisville
Ohio
Seldon D. Clark
GOP
William E. Minshall
Cleveland
James H. Pelley
Miami University
Donald E
Buzz) Lukens
Diarity notes and college graduates in Decatur area
Mrs B A Bibb recuperates at home after Crestwood Hospital stay. Donald Edward Bonner of Cullman to graduate from Samford University with a bachelor of pharmacy. Bobby Lane Draper of Decatur to receive a bachelor of science in business administration at Samford commencement. Don Collins, Republican candidate for attorney general, to speak at a Wednesday 10 a.m. coffee at Holiday Inn North hosted by Morgan County Republican Women. Morgan County Women Democrats meet Wednesday noon at Holiday Inn downtown Decatur with reservations to Mrs Lewis West. A burglary report: Paul Servod at 415 Grant St SE says his home was broken into Friday at 11:04 p.m. and valuables included war era rifles. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Bobby Lane Draper
Decatur
Samford University
Don Collins
Alabama
Holiday Inn North
Morgan County
Ry St
Morgan County Women Democrats
Holiday Inn
Lewis West
California's Miss USA is Maria Remenyi from El Cerrito
Maria Remenyi a 20 year old UC junior from El Cerrito California won the Miss USA title at Miami Beach She is studying to be an atomic scientist She came to the United States in 1965 as a Hungarian refugee Her measurements are 35 23 35 First runner up was Pat Deane Miss Connecticut who refused to let hairdressers alter her hair for the contest
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Miami Beach
Fla
California
Maria Remenyi
el Cerrito
United States
Miss California
University of California
Miss Connecticut
Pat Deane
Feed and Freezer Price Plan for Family of Four
A grocery service advertises a weekly cost of 13.99 for a family of four. The notice lists contact Decetur Fes Service and Lecel with a phone number 778-8742.
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Decetur Fes
Rebels in Da Nang offer to negotiate safety guarantee
Buddhist rebels at Da Nang proposed talks if the United States guarantees their safety. The offer came after U S Marines evacuated some warplanes, as fighting persisted near the base two miles from central clashes with Buddhist civilians and defecting soldiers. The move leaves the outcome unclear.
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da Nang
Andrew Borowiec
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
United States
U.S
Lewis W. Walt
Athens police chief at center of council battle
Terry Bottom refused to resign and told Athens city council members in a closed session that only firing him would remove him as police chief. He cited a contract through October and said a court fight could ensue to block replacement by Chris M. Spurlock.
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Winford Turner
DAILY
Athens
Terry Bottom
Bottom
Huntsville
Chris M. Spurlock
Robert Allen Tinnon
Coun
State Cotton Crop Suffers Heavy Loss
Alabama's cotton crop faces severe losses from disease says Auburn University agronomist Dr. Keith Patrick at the Agriculture Experiment Station. He notes widespread damage forcing farmers to replant many fields and says only hot weather can halt the diseases. State on Page 2.
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Auburn
Ala
Alaama
Auburn Univerity
Keith Patrick
Auburn Agriculture
Patrick
Mississippi Prohibition Law Is Axed
Gov. Paul B. Johnson signed a local option liquor bill to abolish statewide prohibition July 1 and allow counties to have legal liquor after 57 years. He compared the decision to crossing Tarawa sand bars and urged unity as Viet Nam turmoil and war efforts were discussed at a Washington news conference.
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Frank Cormier
Washington
South
Viet Nam
Johnson
James Saggus Jackson
Miss
Paul B. Johnson
Tarawa
John
Marine Corps
Consti
Eisenhower Calls Overhaul of Atomic Energy Act
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower urges a drastic overhaul of the Atomic Energy Act to allow sale of nuclear weapons and submarines to NATO allies. In a May 17 letter from Walter Reed Hospital he argues allies should build military power, while U S policy toward NATO should avoid antagonizing France. He cites gaps in allied forces and notes reliance on American troops in Europe. The letter was sent to Sen. Henry M. Jackson and Rep. Edna F. Kelly for a government operations hearing.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Atlantic
NATO
Eisenhower
Devel
Europe
U.S
France
Germany
Johnson
Walter Reed Hospital
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Edna F. Kelly
Y. Jackson
Senate
Rep
Kelly
House
Thousands Take Deferment Tests Across the Nation
Thousands of college students sat for draft deferment tests on a Saturday across the United States though totals may be under 250 000. Some campuses showed many empty seats while others faced test shortages and a few protesters against the Vietnam War remained quiet. The three hour 150 question exam aims to influence draft boards to let students continue their studies.
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Associated Press
Viet Nam
Allies Claim High Cong Manpower Toll
Allied ground and air forces report rising Viet Cong casualties and materiel losses in central highlands and rubber plantations. U S units of the 25th Infantry Division describe light overall casualties after a week of operations near An Khe and in An Xuyen Province, with miles of trenches and dozens of enemy structures destroyed and large ammo and grain seizures.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
An Khe
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Hawaii
Boi Loi
Wahiawa
Oahu
An Xuyen
Two Used Air Conditioners For Sale
Davidson Heet wiice offers two used air conditioners for seventy dollars each. Call 353-4623 for details.
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Davidson Heet Wiice
Daily Cameraman highlights worm digging tips and photo feature
Jim Garner captures expert worm digging guidance during a fishing outing with two area fishermen. The item points readers to a unique photo-outline story on page B-3 and notes ongoing regional reporting on pages B-1 to B-5 including Athens High first in Alabama athletics and a Morgan County town feature.
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DAILY
Jim Garner
Ron Tate
Alabama
Athens High
Moulton
Heights
Decatur
David Knight
Cassius Clay
John Knox
Morgan County
Trinity
Englishmen Set Offshore Row For 55 Day Atlantic Challenge
In Virginia Beach two Englishmen David Johnstone and John Hoare launched a 15 foot Puffin to row the Atlantic. They aim to beat a 55 day record from 70 years ago and seek to meet supporters along the way with hundreds of onlookers watching.
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Virginia Beach
Atlantic
David Johnstone
Farnham-in- Surrey
John Hoare
Leicester
Johnstone
Hoare
Johnsine
London
People
Bob Taylor
Real Estate Ad for A B Love Investments
A B Love Real Estate Investments announces a new phone contact 353 2978 for day or night inquiries. The classified ad highlights property services and investment options.
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A. B. Love Real Estate — Investments
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