Strategist Brig. Gen. George Arthur Lincoln Dies at 67
Brig. Gen. George Arthur Lincoln, a World War II top strategist and later steward of strategic stockpiles, died on a horseback trip at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He was 67 and lived on a ranch near Evergreen, Colorado. Lincoln served as adjutant professor at Denver University and advised several agencies including the National War College and the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. He rose to general rank and was General George C. Marshall's principal planner for campaigns in Europe and Asia, contributing to plans for Japan’s invasion before atomic bombs and Japan’s surrender.
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Ideology Emphasized as Moscow Plans 250th Academy Anniversary
In Moscow a closed academy meeting previews the 250th anniversary of the Academy of Sciences for October. Kremlin ideologists Suslov and Ponomarev stress ideology alongside science, amid concerns party loyalties tighten within the academy and more members hold supervisory roles.
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CIA ties in British referendum debate sparks inquiry
British MPs and campaign leaders pressed Prime Minister Harold Wilson to investigate alleged CIA funding of European Movement and related groups aiding Common Market entry. Cord Meyer Jr., head of the CIA office in London, was cited as possibly shaping Britain's market stance.
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Israel Lebanese border clash turns deadly near Aita al Shaab
Israeli and Lebanese forces exchanged artillery mortars and an air strike after an Israeli patrol encountered armed men near the village of Aita al Shaab two miles inside Lebanon. Two Israeli soldiers died and Beirut said seven Lebanese soldiers were killed with two wounded. The clash was described as the heaviest in three years.
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Real life versus television police theatrics in Decatur letter
A reader argues that TV crime plots exaggerate justice while real policing is slower and costlier. He recounts theft of car tape players, notes officers stressed fingerprints cost, and questions local methods and fingerprinting practices in Decatur.
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USS Maryland to Hold First Reunion in Milwaukee
The U S S Maryland veterans announce a three day reunion July 11 12 13 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Former crew members and supporters are invited to contact U S S Maryland Box 128 Kingston Illinois 60145 for information.
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Memorial Day weekend toll rises with multiple fatalities
The long weekend saw a series of accidental deaths across Alabama including a 60 year old man shot by his son while turtle hunting and several drownings and crashes. Alabama reports 12 deaths over the holiday period with victims from Mobile to Florence and Limestone County.
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U.S. Factions Grapple Over Aid to Pathet Lao Led Laos
U.S. officials warn aid to Pathet Lao led government may be jeopardized by anti American moves in Congress. AP reports crackdown on rural merchants and officials in new regime. Julia Taft says UN notes South Vietnam may welcome return of refugees. about 1,000 in U.S. may return, 130,000 flee Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Matlovich Takes On Military Ban On Homosexuals
The article follows Air Force veteran Lenny Matlovich facing discharge for homosexuality. It notes his planned board hearing with counsel from the ACLU and a military attorney, and outlines military policy, historical discharge types, and rival views from Maj. Gen. Jeanne Holm and Dr. Franklin Kameny. It details Matlovich’s early life, his struggle with his sexuality, and his evolving stance on equal rights in the military.
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Woman weeps as UN jeep bears victim in Lebanon clash
A Lebanese villager mourns beside a United Nations jeep while Lebanese troops remove a dead woman after a clash with Israeli forces. Israeli troops reportedly fought Lebanese army units near Aita al Chaab on the southern Lebanon border during a search for Palestinian guerrillas.
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Alligator Captured Then Released At Refuge Slough
Fisherman policeman Gary Makemson helped when the alligator was corralled and turned over to refuge workers Cecil Davis and team. The gator, once doped in a pen, was released into a secluded slough after a brief stretch in captivity.
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Border laetrile smuggling ring spans US Canada and Mexico
Investigators say 20 to 30 major distributors plus doctors and lesser dealers run an international laetrile trafficking network. The ring operates through the Tijuana San Ysidro border and beyond, with notable promoters including Dr Ernest Krebs Jr and Dr John A Richardson, and Andrew R L McNaughton linked to a Sausalito research center.
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Vacationers Near Decatur Seek Lodging Amid Holiday Travel
Two families struggled to find rooms at major motels Friday, choosing second options. The Decatur Inn hosted a Rotarian district conference as tourism’s economic impact becomes the focus of a Tuesday seminar at Calhoun Community College. Dr. Heaton Underhill of the Department of the Interior will speak. reservations close at 10 a.m. The luncheon begins at 12 30 p.m. Memorial Day signals summer travel, aided by a three day weekend. travelers mention Decatur as a stopover en route to Disney World.
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Awards highlight Dixie youth, photography during Alabama contests
Daily reports winners in Newswriting, Spot News, Features, and Sports across Class A and AA divisions led by Anne Kilpatrick and Andrew Kilpatrick. Photography honors include Ken Elkins and Bobby Herbert, while Decatur tourism funds support local promotion.
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