Viet Students Attack U.S. Building in Hue
In Hue northern Vietnam a mob set fire to the U.S. Information Service building during a protest funeral march against U.S. support for Ky's regime. The U.S. building closed with no injuries. Military action continued elsewhere as allied casualties climbed last week.
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Astronauts Tour NASA At Huntsville
Twenty new astronauts completed a two day visit to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville for briefings on the Saturn 5 space launch program.
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Car theft report and NASA group notes in diary
Mrs. F. D. Peebles reported her car stolen from in front of Diamond Jewelry Co on Johnston Street. Police located the vehicle minutes later in front of Western Auto on Moulton Street. The Great Books Discussion Group meets tonight at 8 led by Mrs. Odell Dobson. Two astronaut scientists highlighted a NASA group visiting Marshall Space Flight Center and Michoud Assembly Facility en route to New Orleans.
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Sandlin Hospitalized Ahead of Morgan County Sheriff Runoff
Danville candidate David M. Sandlin is hospitalized at Black Chandler Hospital with a kidney stone ailment. A spokesman says he is resting comfortably and not in serious condition and will miss a Decatur Chamber rally tonight. Sandlin, 39, polled second in the May 3 sheriff’s race behind Dick Fleming.
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U S Steel critics call protests unwarranted and harmful
In Birmingham an official from U S Steel warns that planned demonstrations against the firm are not only unwarranted but also unfair and damaging to equal opportunity employment. In Washington the House votes to delay until 1969 a proposed minimum wage rise to 1.60 an hour from 1.25. action awaits roll call. Mobile attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss a DOJ suit over observers at election procedures in three Alabama counties.
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TB Board Delays Action On Henley
Trustees of the District No. 1 TB Sanatorium deferred action Wednesday on the retirement request of administrator M. F. Henley. The 71 year old administrator, who has led the sanatorium for 14 years, announced plans to retire July 1 due to health and age. The board will act once a replacement is found.
NATO troop cuts gain Senate support in AP survey
An AP survey shows 44 senators favor reducing U S troop commitments to NATO allies with six divisions now stationed in Europe. Only 15 would back a token one division as a sign of U S presence, echoing Mike Mansfield's call for Europe to assume more defense duties.
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Turncoat Arrives In Hong Kong
Clar ence Adams a Korean War turncoat from Memphis Tennessee arrived in Hong Kong crossing the Lowu border with his Chinese wife and two children under U S consulate supervision Adams said the date was miscommunicated and two other ex prisoners remain in Communist China Howard Adams of Corsicana Texas and James Veneris of Hawthorne California are still detained in China
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Athens seeks new police chief after Spurlock declines offer
Athens city council started anew search for a police chief after former Huntsville Police Chief Chris M. Spurlock told them he would not accept the $875 monthly job. Spurlock met with four council members and Mayor Rob ert Allen Tinnon to relay his decision, delaying the planned hiring next Monday. Top held the post of Bottom at $475 monthly amid controversy over dismissal plans, with Lester Cole opposing the move and a search for a new chief proceeding.
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Wagner Cites Power Progress Near Madison
TVA Board Chairman Aubrey J. Wagner dedicates a $6.3 million substation near Madison as TVA marks growth in Madison County. He predicts the number of consumers will rise from 24,000 to 56,000 in the past decade, with about 35,000 more expected in ten years.
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Aubrey J. Wagner
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Wastes dumped into waterways deemed nonhazardous
A Times feature questions whether atomic waste dumped in waterways has produced real hazards. The article notes the topic on page five and discusses themes of film royalties surpassing production costs, citing The Beatles song A Hard Day's Night.
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Markets At A Glance
New York stocks showed gains as modest advances led the session amid light trading. Grain futures were mixed with wheat steady to firmer and corn and oats weakening while soybeans eased. hog prices climbed to around 26.50 and slaughter steer prices topped near 26.
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November Demo GOP Battle Seen In 8th District
Democratic campaign workers in Decatur say Republicans are strong in Morgan and Madison counties as the 8th District gears up for the November general election. Mrs. Wallace Armstrong and Bob Smith of Huntsville coordinate the effort for Sen John Sparkman. On Page 2 for full details.
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Decatur
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Bob Smith
Huntsville
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Morgan County
Quickies on Decatur Food Service Advertisement
Food and Freezer plan targets a family of four at 13.99 per week. Decatur Food Service advertises Local 778 8742 contact. QuiCKIES by Ken Reynolds.
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