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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1968

Page

12

Brewer updates on Wallace friendship and desegregation stance

In remarks, Brewer says he and the former governor have been friends for years and supported Wallace in 1958 and 1962 as well as on the Wallace slate. He warns federal court orders to abandon freedom of choice in Mobile schools could cause harm and vows to obey all court orders. Brewer expects no special session on school finance yet and plans pay raise talks with teachers, with Wallace resuming campaign soon after June 1.

Wallace Brewer Mobile Alabama Montgomery Decatur

Alabama court upholds liquor possession ban between wet and dry counties

A safety engineer named Graham challenged Alabama's law banning possession of whisky bought in wet counties for personal use in dry counties. The court dismissed, finding no constitutional violation of the 14th Amendment and stating the issue could be resolved in pending criminal cases in state courts.

McDonald Davis Construction Co United States Alabama Graham

North Vietnamese Troop Movements Reported in South Vietnam

Reading from wartime dispatches, details indicate North Vietnamese units advancing through several provinces in South Vietnam. Analysts note strategic pressure on key districts and ongoing clashes with allied forces near border regions and frontier towns.

South Vietnam Hanoi North Vietnam 308Th Home Guard Haiphong Dien Bien Phu Laos Ho Chi Minh Trail Highlands Shan Saigon Demilitarized Zone

Campaigns light up Alabama as races unfold statewide

The piece notes Mrs. and Selden touring different regions from Scottsboro to the Gulf Coast with remarks on the Washington crowd and an Alabama crowd. It includes military estimates on North Vietnamese deployments and U.S. intelligence views, plus assorted local want ads for work, rentals, and sale items.

Point Mallard set to attract visitors with nature and recreation

Brown describes Point Mallard offering river views, groomed golf courses, quiet trails, a community center, and new baseball fields. Clearings overlook Flint Creek and the Tennessee River with Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge nearby. Construction is planned to start in the fall.

Point Mallard

Woman Reported Robbery At Local Store Front Office

Mrs Brumbeck said a thief took 76 dollars from a cash register at the store front and 600 dollars from a filing cabinet in the back office. She noted files were moved and cigarettes were also taken from the shelves. Aa Sineeey was being held to determine further missing items.

Blackburn Announces Nonparticipation In Mayoral Race

Former mayor and city commissioner Blackburn, who won a 1962 seat and served as mayor in both terms, will not run again. Voter turnout Tuesday was 4,008 of 15,400 eligible, prompting surprise at low participation. Commissioner Melvin Ozier also said he will not run, while Charles Gunthorp plans to seek the mayor's office in August. Officials take office in October.

Blackburn Melvin Ozier Charles Gunthorp

Contract For City Stadium Will Be Let

A contract for 9200 to erect new poles and lights at Decatur School Stadium is expected to be awarded to Quality Electric Co of Birmingham after bids opened by the city school board. Lyons Electric and Triangle Electric bid higher. An earlier 28407 contract covers removing old poles and foundation work, restroom addition, and press box enlargement. Total project cost runs near 58000 with steel poles ordered, completion targeted by August 10.

Decatur School Stadium Quality Electric Co Birmingham City School Board Lyons Electric Triangle Electric J.E. Johnson Decatur H. R. Leeman Leeman

North Vietnam de-escalation talks eyed after Paris summit

North Vietnam may respond to U S de escalation pressure with tacit compliance rather than a formal declaration after Paris talks next month. Stewart flies to Moscow for a two day visit with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko as British and Soviet foreign ministers co chair the Geneva conference that ended Indochina fighting.

Paris North Vietnam U.S Stewart Moscow Andrei A. Gromyko Indochina Vietnam

Industry a similar desire for his firm

The fragment suggests a business context where a person or firm expresses appetite for growth or alignment with industry trends. The text is incomplete but implies strategic aims and possible partnerships to strengthen market position. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are present.

Eufaula Radio Station Proposal Cited by FCC

Washington AP reports the Federal Communications Commission reviewed a proposal for an Eufaula FM radio station. The brief item notes regulatory consideration and potential licensing actions affecting local broadcasting.

Eufaula Washington Rey Federal Communications Commission

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