Madison City Seeks Local Option for Wet Status
The Madison city commission proposes a local bill to allow a wet status without a special election, citing a 1966 house count and county average that push population to about 6 000. Huntsville remains the only nearby city with nightlife and alcohol outlets, though some clubs face scrutiny over entertainers and topless go go dancers amid public concern.
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Huntsville
Birmingham
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Thant urges restraint as Near East crisis risks wider war
United Nations Secretary General Thant warned that the Egypt Israel dispute could trigger a broader Near East conflict. He urged restraint and time to ease tension while noting the Gulf of Aqaba blockade and the strategic importance of Elath to Israel. He pressed for peaceful, just solutions and highlighted dangers of restricting innocent ship traffic in the Strait of Tiran.
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Gulf of Aqaba and 1956 Suez War Effects
The Gulf of Aqaba was contested as an international waterway by Israel along with the United States Britain and Western nations. Israel sought access to the gulf after 1948 but only gained shipping access after the 1956 Suez War when Israeli forces with French and British aid closed Egyptian barriers and reopened the gulf to Israeli shipping.
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Bus Fare Elimination Lets Passengers Ride Entire Route
The charge was eliminated and passengers can ride to any point on the route without transfers. The 25 cent fare will cover the entire trip.
Lawmakers Split Over Wet City in Dry County Issue
State legislators voiced concerns about allowing a wet city inside a dry county. Rep. Doss and Rep. State abstained on related votes, as Decatur voters rejected legalization by about 700. Sen. Harris noted enforcement challenges if a county or city were partly wet, while Jefferson County lawmakers consider changing possession laws.
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Rep. Doss
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House
Colbert County
Decatur
Doss
Ben Cherner
Jefferson County
Sen
Middle East tension flares after Israeli mine incident near Gaza
Associated Press reports a calm generally prevails in the Middle East as seven Israeli soldiers were wounded when an armored halftrack hit a mine in Israeli territory near the Gaza Strip. An Israeli army spokesman announced the incident in Tel Aviv and the UN force had just left the Gaza frontier. Israel held back on any challenge to Egypt in the Gulf of Aqaba for now. Nasser signals forces could respond if Israel attacks first.
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Fragmentary wartime quote echoes Kennedy aims for strength
The passage records Johnson urging support for carrier funding and Kennedy pressing for continued strength to sustain freedom. It notes insistence that the nation cannot mark time, with a solemn message about flags and names signaling resolve to allies and foes alike.
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Johnson
Marines Launch Operation Union Two Near Da Nang
Friday morning about 20 miles south of Da Nang a U S Marines landing began with 1 000 troops plus 2 000 South Vietnamese forces. Fierce enemy resistance from a 500 plus force in trenches prompted air and artillery support as the Marines pressed a blocking move near the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regiments. One Navy plane was downed in the action.
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21St
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AP survey shows 560 traffic deaths over four day holiday
The Associated Press reports 560 traffic deaths during a four day holiday period from 6 p m Friday May 12 to midnight Tuesday May 16. The prior record was 748 during Thanksgiving. Want ads get results.
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Associated Press
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