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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1968

Page

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Studies Ordered On Plan To Four-Lane Highway 24

Government directive directs the Alabama State Highway Department to begin feasibility studies on four-laning Alabama 24 from Decatur to Moulton. Governor Albert abridged the order during a Montgomery briefing, outlining potential route impacts and funding questions.

Montgomery State Highway Department Decatur Moulton Albert Brewer Morgan Lawrence Bob Kendall Chattanooga Tupelo Miss Alabama 24 Sevenman Charles Gunthorp Alexander Gunthorp Kendall

Nixon Faces Security Gap Charge in 1960 Echo

Republican Richard Nixon accused Democrats of a gravely serious security gap citing a shift in missile edge since Eisenhower left office. Third party candidate George C. Wallace joined in urging stronger defenses as Humphrey's campaign pressed Nixon on the issue.

Associated Press Richard M. Nixon Nixon John F. Kennedy George C. Wallace Pottsville United States Dwight D. Eisenhower Russia Soviet Union Wallace Madison Square Garden Hubert H. Humphrey

Markets and grains edge higher in active New York trading

New York stocks rise amid active trading while commodities show gains and mixed signals. In Chicago, wheat climbs on strong late demand as corn and oats trend mixed, soybeans rise with solid support. Hog prices fall 25 to 50 cents, while slaughter steer values hold steady to 25 cents higher on solid receipts.

New York Chicago

Wallace Rally In Garden Draws 14000 Backers And Clashes

George Wallace drew about 14 000 supporters to Madison Square Garden and faced outside protests plus inside hecklers as police reported 25 arrests. Wallace promised safe streets while his crowd chanted and cheered despite eggs and bottles thrown by demonstrators.

Jules Loh Associated Press NEW York (Ap George C. Wallace Ti R Maqson Square Garden Pearing Curtis E. LeMay Wallace Alabama Secret Service New York

Brewer Praises Monsanto Expansion in Decatur Plant

Gov. Albert Brewer applauded Monsanto Company’s plan to build a multi million dollar polyester fiber plant in Decatur by 1970, creating about 500 jobs and boosting Tennessee Valley development. Local leaders praised the move while coordinating industry growth efforts and funding.

Lee Sentell Decatur Monsanto Company Albert Brewer Montgomery Alabama James Mahoney Monsanto Brewer Tennessee Valley Chamber of Commerce Eyster Decatur Industrial Development Commission Harry Brock Jr Central Bank and Trust Co Birmingham Wilson Morgan Chambers’ Industrial Committee Brock Labeda Central Bank and State National Bank of Alabama Industrial Commission Morgan C. E. Hieserman U.S

Second Grandchild Presented President

President Johnson visited Bethesda Naval Medical Center to meet his new granddaughter and see his grandson Patrick Lyndon. Lynda Reich, the mother, was reported healthy with the newborn still in the hospital, while Lyn aged 16 months wore a navy sailor suit and was escorted by the president.

Frances Lewin Associated Press Washingtonagi AP Johnson Bethesda Naval Medical’ Center Patrick Lyndon Wa Lynda Reich Meer Lyn Ste Medical Center Ohn

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