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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1967
Page
2
An explosion near the American Embassy in Beirut Saturday night shattered windows but caused no injuries. Early reports placed the blast around 10 p.m. when the area was largely deserted. The incident occurred in a tense Beirut context with limited damage noted.
Federal investigators scrutiny includes at least two NYSE issues and Amex listed stocks amid alleged nationwide rigging schemes costing firms and investors millions. Grand jury, SEC, exchanges, and Chicago PD coordinate as brokers face bribes and threats. indictments expected within weeks.
The legislature's budget study committee resumes Tuesday for two days of hearings on state agency needs for the next two years. Zandee from the Finance Department will lead the session as educators and officials request more funding than Gov. Wallace's revenue projections anticipate.
The Post Office says air mail travels by the fastest available transport, including trains if no flight is available. It advises mailing letters as early as possible in the morning to use the quickest modes of transport.
Alfred Matthews asks for better warning at the intersection with Highway 31 citing cars running amber signals at 7:30 a.m. Chief Pack Self replies signs may be enhanced and he will inspect the site while noting the police aim for general traffic enforcement over targeting a single signal.
February purchase attempt at a local store failed as the Craft Master numbered oil painting set was not carried. Manager offered direct ordering from the company. order placed on February 21 but set not received and the check not cleared. Reader asks for help. A reader answer from Craft Master company promises to address the delay and ensure shipment.
Sen John Sparkman and Rep Armistead Selden warned of a Vietnam style conflict spreading to Latin America amid rising Communist activity. They cited Guatemala Bolivia Colombia and Venezuela and called for long term economic measures plus short term anti guerrilla actions.
Capt. Patrick Reaves of Birmingham with Silver Star honors met former Gov. George Wallace in Montgomery. Reaves urged Wallace to visit Vietnam, praising his constitutionalism while warning that antiwar demonstrations may prolong the war and cost lives. Wallace expressed strong consideration of a Vietnam trip.
The Middle East crisis exposes congressional skepticism toward the U.N. as lawmakers condemn the withdrawal of a U.N. peacekeeping force. 108 representatives warn war in the region is likely unless the United States acts firmly. Senator Fulbright notes UN leadership, while Dirksen questions its leverage amid future peace efforts.
Richard Chappell of Decatur is named to succeed H. Rine and will teach at Cedar Lake School while taking a ministerial post in Alabama.
A six hour power outage in downtown Cincinnati halted activity. Restaurants and stores closed, elevators stalled, and traffic lights failed after an explosion damaged a high voltage cable near the Cin cinnati Gas and Electric Co. Workers restored power by midday.
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