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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
1
Washington officials described the evacuation within 48 hours as urgent due to a dangerous situation in Egypt and Israel. The move was not tied to U Thant’s Cairo talks. Thant left Cairo a day early saying his mission is complete and he will report to the Security Council in New York.
U S military experts say Israel could defeat the Arab states in open war if major powers stay out. Israel’s edge comes from superior training and equipment maintenance, with 300,000 soldiers ready to mobilize in days against about 400,000 Arab forces. The conflict would pit Israel against Egypt Jordan Syria and Lebanon with Iraq and Saudi Arabia pledged support. Thant expected to propose U N action and Egypt urged to cooperate while Gaza and Sinai claims tensions rise. Johnson heads to Canada as U N Security Council convenes over Middle East.
The U N Security Council plans to reconvene Friday or Saturday after Secretary General U Thant submits his peace mission report from Cairo. Thant cut his trip short to return to New York and met with President Nasser in a cordial three hour session. The council faced a delayed debate as the Soviet Union failed to block it, while a Canadian Danish resolution seeking backing for Thant’s efforts did not garner enough support for a vote.
A three man Treasury team is touring the Tennessee Valley to decide on Operation Dry Up in Alabama as the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division eyes Decatur for a new field office. Huntsville and Florence already host offices with the Decatur unit expected to oversee 40 to 50 agents and enforce internal revenue laws and the National Firearms Act.
President Johnson arrives in Montreal on Expo 67 U S day to tour exhibits from 62 nations. He plans talks with Prime Minister Lester B Pearson on the Arab Israeli crisis before returning to Washington as Expo 67 marks Canada's 100th Confederation anniversary and the fair nears its seven millionth visitor.
A dawn whisky raid across Morgan Limestone and Marshall counties led to 26 arrests for prohibition law violations with bonds set at 300 dollars each. More arrests are expected today in Morgan Limestone and three in Lauderdale Madison counties are planned Friday. Names and addresses of Morgan Limestone and Marshall County detainees are listed with ages and hometowns.
In Columbia, a military judge suppressed war crimes testimony as part of the defense for Capt. Howard B. Levy the Army doctor charged with dis loyalty for refusing to train Green Beret medics. In New York the Super Bowl winner was awarded to Miami to be played Jan 14 at the Orange Bowl. In Moscow the Soviet Union launched its fifth Molniya communications satellite with all systems reported normal.
U S District Court Judge Leybourne Lynne of Birmingham and his wife were evacuated from the Sheraton Charles Hotel after two fires broke out early today. No injuries were reported but damage was estimated at 25 000 dollars.
A staff of more than 80 has been hired for Morgan County's two Head Start programs set to begin. W R Riley of Gordon-Bibb School is named director for the Decatur project, with M Dellar of the Community Action Committee directing the other. J D will serve as head teacher at Somerville Road School. The hires include Agnes Hinken and others from Decatur schools for a two month program serving low income children.
The House approved most of President Johnsons school aid bill after a marathon 14 hour session. A key amendment to shift programs to states was defeated but other provisions to curb federal control passed. Ed. Secretary Gardner warned such shifts could hinder program effectiveness and spark church state concerns.
Report of 337 American service members killed in action as fighting near the demilitarized zone continues. Allied troops have withdrawn from the southern zone leaving behind captured items and refugees. The American command cites captures including a large quantity of gas and military equipment.
James Price 34 of Somerville was returned to jail without bond after a preliminary hearing before Morgan County Judge Bennett McRae. Price faces first degree murder charges in the death of his unidentified victim.
The Federal agent nicknamed Mr X led a major pre dawn liquor raid across Morgan Limestone and Marshall counties described by officers as one of the most successful in years. The article notes the agent is from Georgia and will be assigned to North Alabama in months.
Stocks higher in active trading with cotton rising and grains mixed. Wheat and soybeans fell while corn and oats showed mixed moves amid war tension. Hog and slaughter receipts sold lower with top prices around 25 dollars.
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