Humphrey Defends Johnson Policy In Huntsville Visit
Vice President Hubert Humphrey spoke at the Huntsville Arts Council event during a two day stop to visit the Marshall Space Flight Center and Army Missile Command. He praised space facilities and the Great Society while predicting victory for Johnson in 1968. He addressed Wallace's potential impact in the South and answered questions after a prepared speech.
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Preston Johnson
Peo Wala
Tennessee Alley
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Wallace
South
Voting Confusion Marks Decatur Bond Election Day
Decatur voters faced a dull disorganized ballot day as voting machines were misplaced keys did not fit and poll lists were outdated. Officials fretted at the mix ups and scattered machine deliveries causing widespread delays at several polling centers.
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Decatur
Bie Saaia
Austinville
Living costs rise in April signaling higher rates ahead
The Labor Department reports a three tenths of a percent rise in living costs for April, the sharpest increase in six months, with indications it may increase further.
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Washington
Labor Department
Young Banker Boyd Honored By Alabama Bankers Association
James K Boyd Jr of Montgomery was chosen Outstanding Young Banker in Alabama Bankers Association junior banking section at the 12th annual inference. Ernest Frady of Anniston National Bank named Outstanding Group Chairman Abby Barton of First National Bank of Jasper named Outstanding School Coordinator Bobby McCullough of Opelika National Bank elected president of the Junior Banking Section and W P Walker of First National Bank in Tuscaloosa elected vice president.
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Cora Blair
James K. Boyd Jr
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Inlabama Bankers Association
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Humphrey touches Huntsville with warm reception on nonpolitical visit
Vice President Hubert Humphrey visited Huntsville on a Monday stop described as relaxed and friendly. He greeted local soldiers, accepted the warm reception, and emphasized personal contact over campaign theatrics in a city famed for science and rockets.
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NASA
Ray Martin
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Humphrey
Lyndon Johnson
Markets At A Glance Pronounced Cotton And Hogs Activity
AP market brief notes lower and higher moves across commodities. Cotton rises with demand while oats and wheat show gains. Hogs at 25.75 top and steers steady at 26.75, reflecting mixed agricultural trading in Chicago.
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Phantasm International
Nashville Boosters Roll In and City Welcomes Them
Three busloads of Nashville boosters arrived in Decatur for a brief visit as a 75 foot red carpet welcomed them at the Commerce building. Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn spoke before the group toured and was entertained by Decatur High School students in a rock n roll set during the 64th annual trip into the trade area.
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Nashville
Tom Guyton
J. Gilmer Blackburn
Boosters
Decatur
Nashville Booster Club
Roy Drinkard Named Small Businessman Of Year
Roy Drinkard of Cullman won the Small Businessman Of The Year Award during Small Business Week observed May 21 27. Vice President Humphrey praised the SBA and urged continued support for small firms to create home jobs and expand facilities.
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Roy Drinkard
Aqaba Threat Raises Mideast War Risk
Egyptian President Nasser warned that Israel’s Red Sea access would be cut, threatening to close the Straits of Aqaba and halt ships to Eilat. Israel pledged to respond, while the U.S. urged nonessential Americans to leave the region and prepared to evacuate forces as tensions surged.
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Red Sea
Eilat
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State Department
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