Nixon Keeps Viet Answer To Himself By James Reston
Nixon uses the Vietnam issue to attack Humphrey while avoiding details on withdrawal. He emphasizes blame on Democrats for escalation and avoids discussing a path to peace, using campaign ads about dead soldiers to push for leadership change. Humphrey argues for halting bombing north of the border, but faces questions over post January 20 policy and potential accusations of promising more than feasible.
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New York Times News Service
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Richard Nixon
Vietnam
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Paris
Johnson
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Salt Lake City
North Vietnam
George Ball
State Rusk
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South
Fortas Withdraws Name For High Court Helm
The article discusses a split between President Johnson and Vice President Nixon over Vietnam policy and Paris talks. It notes Fortas withdrawing and contrasts Nixon’s Salt Lake formula with Johnson’s tougher negotiating stance creating ambiguity about concessions to Hanoi.
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Paris
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Salesman Dies In Collision Near Somerville
A 39-year-old Birmingham salesman, William Elliott Woodson, died after a three vehicle crash on Alabama 67 southeast of Somerville. William St. John, 73, was in fair condition and his wife Alice, 56, was in critical condition at Decatur General Hospital. St. John was passing a tractor trailer when his car and the Woodson vehicle collided. Woodson died at Black Chandler Hospital in Hartselle.
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William St. John
John Billy Hicks
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Decatur General Hospital
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Hicks
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Crane Supply Co
Guntharp to Form 50 Member Advisory Group
Mayor-elect Charles Guntharp plans a 50 member advisory committee for Decatur residents. Five appointees will select the remaining 45 members for the advisory body to support the new mayor council form of government.
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Guntharp Plans Advisory Group
Decatur
Charles Guntharp
District Cities Meeting Slated in Decatur
Decatur will host a district meeting of municipal officials from the Alabama League of Municipalities. About 80 to 100 city commissioners councilmen and other officials are expected to attend the annual gathering which starts at 8 30 a m at the Decatur Inn. Congressman Bob Jones will deliver an address to the group.
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Decatur
Alabama League of Municipalities
Decatur Inn
Bob Jones
Johnson withdraws Fortas nomination for chief justice
President Johnson accepted Abe Fortas request to withdraw his nomination as chief justice of the United States. Johnson said he believed Fortas was the best qualified man but noted the Senate’s failure to halt a filibuster and called the action tragic. Fortas’s letter to the President cited ongoing Senate efforts and referred to page 10 for more details.
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Justice Fortas
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Fortas
World Series Begins With TD Tigers Lead After Three
In the opening World Series clash the Detroit Tigers sit ahead as the game closes the third inning with the Cardinals trailing 0 to 9. Tigers capitalize early with strong pitching and timely hitting. Cardinals face a tall task to rebound in the later innings.
Decatur Daily Adopts Electronic Type Setting Change
The Decatur Daily announces a shift in print type size after readers noted readability concerns. The paper has installed its first electronic computer operated type setting machine, a 713-20 Photon, as part of modernizing production.
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Harold Wright
Charles Owens
Billy Smith
Hannah
Meeting County United Fund Kickoff Sets $273,400 Goal
Dr. Boyd M. Macrory, dean at the U S Air Force Air University in Montgomery, urged Morgan County to meet set needs with a $273 400 fundraising goal. The breakfast kickoff at the Decatur Inn drew over 100 attendees as organizers emphasized open minds, teamwork, and clear purposes for 24 agencies supported by the drive.
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Morgan County United Fund
Bob Harris
Boyd E. Macrory
Air University
Morgan County
United Fund
Boyd M. Macrory
Macrory
U. S. Air Force Air University
Montgomery
Decatur Inn
Wal lace to nam e VP pick in Pittsburgh Thursday
Third party candidate George C. Wallace arrived in Akron and announced he would reveal his vice presidential choice at 10 a.m. Thursday in Pittsburgh. The trip comes amid his national campaign schedule and calls for party unity.
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Akron, Ohio
George C. Wallace
Akron
Pittsburgh
Sextuplets Born One Dies in Birmingham Saga
A 30 year old Birmingham Maternity Hospital mother gave birth to sextuplets. four girls and two boys. One girl died shortly after birth. initial reports had claimed all six were well. The couple, Sheila Ann Thorns and her draftsman husband, are married ten years with no other children.
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Sheila Ann Thorns
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