Cairo Blockades Raise Gulf of Aqaba Crisis
Cairo declares large scale land sea and air moves to block Israeli shipping in the Red Sea entry to the Gulf of Aqaba as the United States backs Israel and the Soviet Union backs Arab states in a looming Middle East crisis. Prime Minister Levi Eshkol calls the moment fateful and parliament says Nasser’s threat to shut the Strait of Tiran could amount to war.
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Voters Approve Bonds. Recreation Center Plan Begun
Aycock and Neville today awarded a contract to plan a 475000 recreation center in Southwest Decatur. Bond issues for education and recreation passed by about three to one, with 2853 total votes cast. Education 2252 for 601 against. recreation 1920 for 738 against.
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Decatur
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Liquor Vete Oa
Cuban Major Granted Asylum Fleeing to Havana
The Cuban government granted asylum to U S Army Maj Richard Harwood Pearce a Vietnam veteran cleared for top secret material and his 4 year old son Pearce and son flew from Key West in a light Cessna to Liberty Airport Havana Pearce said he left for reasons of safety and was granted asylum by the Cuban authorities.
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San Antonio
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Granma
Flint Bridge Work Slated For Next Month
An apparent low bid of 139 821 was opened by the State Highway Department in Montgomery from Brooks and Mixon of Decatur. Under the plans two existing bridges will be replaced. See FLINT on Page A2.
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Abbot Gregory Installed In Colorful Ceremonies
Abbot Gregory Roettger was solemnly blessed and installed as the sixth abbot of St. Bernard Abbey in a colorful ceremony at the Abbey Church. The rite elevated him to spiritual and temporal leadership of the monastic community, marking a historic moment for the abbey in Cullman.
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Cullman
Gregory Roettger
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St. Bernard Abbey
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St. Bernard
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Markets At A Glance
New York stocks slip amid trading activity. Cotton mixed while Chicago grains ease on reduced war tension. Wheat and soybeans fall. corn and oats mixed with light trade. Hog and cattle prices show small declines with steady to slightly lower trends on moderate receipts. Top hogs at 25.25, slaughter steers up to 27.00 for 8,000 head.
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Boaz mayor resigns from anti poverty board
Boaz mayor quits Morgan and Marshall County anti poverty executive board amid a firings-related dispute with the war on poverty office. CEO says one of two had to go. he had served since the local program’s start during a special board meeting. Other resignations approved, not tied to the disagreement with OEO.
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Welfare Fund Solution Is Held Possible
The 5th U.S. Court of Appeals suggested it may reach an amicable solution to disputes risking Alabama losing $95.8 million in federal welfare funds. DOJ lawyer Owen F. Fiss said the department stands ready to participate in any conference to resolve the issue.
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Gardner Qualities: Love For Dogs Tots Platform
Herbert F. Hub Gardner qualified as the third candidate for city commissioner. The seat, vacant after Sr. Hunt Jr., will be filled in the August 15 election. Gardner previously ran for commissioner and was defeated by Melvin Ozier. He said the mayor talked him into running.
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Alabama warned of venereal disease epidemic if funds fall short
iHealth Officer Ira L. Myers urged lawmakers that Alabama faces not just an epidemic but an avalanche of venereal disease unless more funds are provided. The report notes accompanying misprints and wartime era context as it sketches funding battles.
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