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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

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Wallace Touts LeMay as Wallace Campaigns in Ohio

Wallace introduces retired Gen. Curtis LeMay as his vice presidential candidate in Indianapolis and Toledo. LeMay says he would use any weapon necessary if war resumes, while Wallace insists Vietnam peace talks fail and negotiations should end with conventional forces.

Curtis E. LaMay Wallace American Independent Party LeMay Indianapolis Toledo Vietnam Air Force Pittsburgh

Wallace taps LeMay as running mate sparks nuclear weapons debate

George C Wallace defends Gen Curtis LeMay selection amid fresh criticism of a third party bid. LeMay, 61, says a nuclear weapon is another weapon in the arsenal and could be efficient in some cases. Nixon, Humphrey, Muskie and Agnew respond, stressing civilian control and caution. Wallace reiterates support, noting LeMay told him he opposes war but could consider nuclear use if attacked. LeMay’s selection aired too late for ballot impact.

George C. Wallace Curtis E. LeMay LeMay Air Force Richard Nixon Atlanta White House Hubert H. Humphrey West Virginia Vietnam Humphrey Edmund S. Muskie Wallace Spiro T. Agnew Missouri Agnew

Humphrey Says Campaign Has Turned the Corner

Hubert H. Humphrey declares a 15 day push turned the corner as crowds swell in San Francisco and Charlotte. He trails Nixon in money and polls but wins Teamsters endorsement and support from several Democrats.

Washington Hubert H.humphrey Portland Seattle Ore Richard M. Nixon Humphrey San Francisco Charlotte N.C George Ballard Douglass Cater The Teamsters

Congress delays probe into antiwar protest at DNC

The House Un-American Activities subcommittee will pause questioning on the Chicago DNC disturbances until about December 1 due to a crowded schedule. Demonstrators and lawyers walked out after Gerald Lefcourt was removed for pressing Abbie Hoffman's release.

Washington House UN- American Activities Subcommittee Richard Schord D-Mo Congress Subcommittee Jerry Rubio David Dellinger Pentagon Chicago Gerald Lefcourt Dmo Abbie Hoffman Hoffman Lefcourt Quentin B. ‘Young The Medical Committee For Human Rights Ichord

Ceremony set for groundbreaking of mental retardation center

A steering committee arranged the Nov. 13 groundbreaking for a $4.25 million mental retardation center on a 160 acre site near the tuberculosis hospital. Up to 7,500 may attend with former Gov. Wallace expected to turn the first shovel for the facility honoring his wife Gov. Lurleen Wallace.

George Wallace Wallace

Relax this weekend with Maga zines and papers

Weekend reading options at Bank St Ady offer magazines paperbacks and newspapers to enjoy in leisure time.

Bank St Ady

Senate okays 1.932 billion foreign aid bill

The Senate passed a foreign aid appropriation of 1.932 billion dollars, a record low amount nearly 1 billion below President Johnson's request. A B52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base crashed near Minot North Dakota with at least two survivors. A Prichard drug store suffered extensive arson damage in the first such incident in weeks. New disorder erupted in New York City schools as students clashed with police on the Lower East Side.

Washington Senate Johnson Minot N.C Minot Air Force Base North Dakota Prichard Ala New York New York City East Side

Athens City to grant 10 percent pay raises for all staff

Mayor elect Charles P Bailey outlines a plan to raise salaries by ten percent for most city employees excluding department heads. He aims to fund the increases through improved revenue management with department heads budgeting for possible raises, while utilities may cover their own. Bailey emphasizes teamwork with the new council and delays major decisions to study budgets.

Bob Walker Athens Charles P. Bailey Bailey Police and Fire Department

New Outbreak Of Fighting Along Cambodian Frontier

Allied forces killed 150 enemy troops in renewed heavy clashes near the Cambodian border 60 miles northwest of Saigon. A U.S. helicopter ferrying ammunition was shot down with four Americans killed and two wounded. earlier 24 Americans perished in a CH47 Chinook and Caribou collision near Hue. The fighting began after 400 South Vietnamese irregulars were flown in and met an 800 to 1,000 strong foe, with 15 government dead and 44 wounded reported.

Saigon U.S Air Force Hue

Used Furniture and Robinson's Warehouse Ad

Classified notice for used furniture and Robinson's Warehouse on Second Avenue. Contact 353-2370 for details and availability.

Robinson’s Second ‘Ave Diel

Liquor supporters plan new bid in Morgan County

Gene Buckley of 1414 Beech St SE and Freeman Lee led last year’s drive for a wet vote in Morgan County. Buckley says there will be another election when legally possible, but no firm plans exist now. He believes broader county support could help if neighboring counties vote yes. A Cullman County referendum has also been proposed.

Aleader Wetdry Morgan County Gene Buckley Beech St Buckley Cullman Freeman Lee Lee

Navy clears steel in submarines after nine month probe

The Navy reported a nine month review into steel used in U S submarines found no evidence of defective plates being used in hulls and no link to the loss of the Thresher or Scorpion. Ultrasonic inspections of over 40 submarines showed all plates meet safety standards under government supervision.

Bob Horton Washington Navy U.S Thresher Scorpion Drew Pearson Jack Anderson

School Meet Site Changed to Decatur High School

The Alabama Education Study Commission public meeting moves from Walter Jackson Elementary to Decatur High School due to expected turnout. Decatur Supt. H R Leeman hosts the hearing to collect citizen suggestions for the Legislature's early next year report. Attendance urged for parents and educators in Morgan County. The 7:30 p.m. hearing remains unchanged.

Alabama Education Study Commission Decatur H.R. Leeman Decatur High School Walter Jackson Alabama Leeman Morgan County

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