Senate approves voting rights bill backed by Johnson
After five weeks of debate the Senate passed a bill urged by President Johnson to prevent denial of voting rights because of race or color. The measure targets Southern states with literacy tests and allows federal examiners to register voters. The bill goes to the House where action is expected next month.
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Senate
Johnson
Congress
Selma
Ala
House
Judiciary Committee
Voting Bill Major Impact Seen In South
The voting rights bill moving toward Senate passage could reshape Southern elections by federalizing voter registration in seven states. Critics call it punitive and dangerous, predicting violence, while supporters say it will enfranchise millions of nonwhite voters and shift political power, with Mississippi as a likely focal point.
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Senate
South
Congress
Spessard Holland
D-Fla
John Stennis
D-Miss
Selma
Ala
Lister Hill
D-Ala
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
HOUSE
Decatur Acts to Recognize Alaska and Hawaii as States
The Decatur city commission unanimously recognizes Alaska and Hawaii as the 49th and 50th states. Commissioner Wilson Morgan proposed buying a new flag after noting the existing banner lacked two stars and had become dirty. Mayor Blackburn explained the official recognition follows the flag update.
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Decatur
Alaska
Hawaii
Wilson Morgan
Morgan
Blackburn
Piano Recital by Mrs Troy Welsh Students
A piano recital by the students of Mrs. Troy Welsh is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the First Federal Pent house. Participants include Debbie Sandusky, Mary Sandusky, Sandy Taylor, Margaret Eich, Nancy Eich, Lynn Newman, Lisa McCulloch, Greg Dean, Jan Lawrence, Mary McLemore, Dottie Sloan, Clara Welch, and Tean Welch.
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Troy Welsh
Debbie
Mary Sandusky
Sandy Taylor
Margaret
Nancy Eich
Lynn Newman
Lisa McCulloch
Greg Dean
Jan Lawrence
Mary McLemore
Dottie Sloan
Clara
Tean Welch
Understanding the Us in Let Us Make Man
The passage invites the Trinity concept with God existing as Father Son and Holy Spirit. The phrase is seen as plural speech reflecting divine plurality while affirming one God. Christ and Scripture support this mystery beyond full human logic.
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God
Son
Jesus
Parking Space Law Adopted by Decatur City Council
The Decatur City Commission adopted changes to the zoning code requiring adequate off street parking for new businesses and residences. It also sent a recommendation to exclude certain Bank Street and 2nd Avenue business areas from the new requirements, with planning board expected to act next Tuesday.
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Planning Commission
Bank St
2Nd Ave
Planning Board
Local Firm Expected To Get JC Job
A Tennessee Valley Technical Junior College project expected to be awarded to Pearce DeMoss and King of Decatur, bidding second at $1 046 014, over J T Dugger and Son of Nashville whose bid was 1 026 980 but license limits restrict to 1 million.
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State Capital
Ool and Junior College Authority
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Decatur
Nashville, Tenn
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State Dynamite Bill Hits Snag
A dynamite control bill stemming from Alabama racial bombings faced a delay in the Legislature with no serious opposition. The House Judiciary Committee sent it to a sub committee to rewrite it and add safeguards to avoid prison for simple negligence. The subcommittee reports to the full committee next week as lawmakers shift to committee work after a day of filibustering.
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Montgomery
Alabama
House Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
American Die in Cong Raid Near Saigon
An American was killed another wounded and a third missing after a Viet Cong ambush 60 miles northwest of Saigon as U S warplanes pounded North Vietnam. The incident occurred while traveling in a jeep from a Special Forces camp at Ben Soi toward Tay Ninh. Local Vietnamese forces and two American advisers accompanied the regional company.
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South Viet Nam
U. S
North Viet
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Tay Ninh
U S Begins Pullback From Dominican Republic
The United States starts withdrawing 600 of its 21 000 troops from the Dominican Republic as Latin American soldiers join the new peace force under the Organization of American States. About 1 700 Inter-American Force troops will be in place within a week with an equal number of Americans to depart. Fighting has paused but no political solution emerges as the junta demands rebel surrender and sole governance.
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Pdominican Republic
United States
Dominican Republic
Organization of American States
Inter-American Force
U.S
U. S
United Presbyterian Church rebukes unfair charges
The United Presbyterian Church in Columbus rebuked unfair charges against its national agencies and officers after moving toward a new confession of faith. A separate AP report from Gunt ersville Alabama describes a bandit robbing Atlas Finance Co. of about $500, binding the manager and two employees. A Washington item notes House passage of a one year 3.37 billion foreign aid authorization bill setting up a Senate showdown.
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United Presbyterian Church
Guntersville
Ala
Atlas Finance Co
Washington
House
Senate
Health budget urged as top state issue by Morgan physician
Dr John Hamilton president of the Morgan County Medical Association says good health is the most important issue and that the State Health Department needs more money to be effective Governor Wallace proposes 5 six million for the department from a 102 million budget drawing criticism from legislators and physicians and prompting hope for increased funds
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Winford Turner
John Hamilton
Morgan County Medical Association
George Wallace
State Health Department
Ira Myers
Hamilton
Hartselle Hospital
Health Department
Wreck Injuries Prove Fatal in Courtland Collision
A 57 year old Hillsboro woman Mrs Gladys Ruth Terry died yesterday from injuries after a Saturday night crash near Courtland Lawrence County. She was a passenger in a pickup driven by her husband when it collided with a 1963 Renault driven by Machelle Shields of Tuscumbia on a rain slick highway around 6 20 p m. Troopers reported Mrs Terry was the sole person injured. Funeral services are planned for Thursday at Elliott Funeral Home in Moulton.
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Hillsboro
Gladys Ruth Terry
Lawrence County
Elliott Funeral Home
Moulton
Terry
Machelle Shields
Tuscumbia
Court
Secretary Rusk cites second Hanoi missile site risk
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said a second Soviet missile site may exist near Hanoi North Viet Nam. He noted deeper Soviet involvement and that a site with missile equipment may be in the Hanoi area. He also discussed Dominican Republic troop withdrawal and democratic process as the path to stability.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Hanoi
Viet Nam
State Department
Rusk
Dominican Republic
U.S
Santo Domingo
Operation Headstart helps Decatur preschool program
Parents are urged to read an in depth analysis of Operation Headstart, the federally financed pre school training program in the Decatur school system this summer. It appears on page B 12.
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Decatur
White Prepares for First U S Spacewalk in Gemini Four
Edward H. White, 34, is assigned to perform a spacewalk on June 3 during Gemini 4. The mission over Guaymas Mexico will last 10 to 12 minutes outside the craft, part of a two firsts for the United States alongside a four day flight. James A. McDivitt will photograph the event from inside.
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Guaymas
Mexico
Florida
United States
Alexei Leonov
James A. McDivitt
Markets At A Glance Heads Higher On Moderate Trading
New York stocks rise amid moderate activity while bonds show mixed results with some Treasuries gaining. Wheat and corn stay firm on steady export demand as oats and soybeans rise. hogs steady with top at 22 dollars and slaughter steers firm to strong with top around 30.25.
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