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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1968

Page

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Europe Defenses To Undergo Inspection After Invasion

The State Department said the United States and Western allies will reexamine European defenses in light of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The shift follows Johnson’s warning to the Soviets and talks between Dean Rusk and the Soviet ambassador.

Washington United States Czechoslovakia State Department Europe Carl Barthh Johnson Romania Kremlin Barth Dean Rusk Anatoly F. Dobryniin San Antonio State Departments U. S Prague Moscow U.S

Johnson skips Democratic convention amid antiwar mood

Preparations for President Johnson include a Conrad Hilton suite and a Birthday celebration at the Stockyards Inn. He stayed at the LBJ Ranch after aides warned he would be poorly received as anti Johnson sentiment grew, with boos for Humphrey and no Johnson memorabilia on the floor.

Chicago Johnson Conrad Hilton Hotel Richard J. Daley Stockyards Inn International Amphitheater Christian White House Austin Tex LBJ Humphrey John F. Kennedy Adlai Stevenson President Johnson Vietnam Love L.B.J

Alfred Hitchcock series author address request queried

User asks for the address of Robert Arthur, author of Alfred Hitchc ock and The Three Investigators, and provides a response suggesting Random House at 457 Madison Ave New York NY 10022.

Robert Arthur Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators Arthur Random House Publishing Co Madison Ave New York N.Y

Gridiron Forecast Opens with Cash Prize Contest

The Decatur Daily launches GRIDIRON FORECAST offering tickets to Auburn and Alabama games with $200 to any subscriber who submits a perfect card. Prize structure includes $50 for this week plus a 20 percent bonus for subscribers. Official entry forms and rules appear in the sports section.

Auburn Alabama Decatur Gridiron Decatur Daily

Terry Reunion To Highlight Holiday

Area residents head for beaches and picnic sites during the last long holiday weekend as dry weather boosts road travel nationwide. The National Safety Council warns the highway death toll may climb to 675 before midnight Monday amid busy travel conditions in North Alabama.

National Safety Council North Alabama Tyme Moulton Jerry Parker Alabama Highway Patrol Morgan, Limestone Cullman Law Scottsboro

Major Red Arms Cache Found Near Hue

American paratroops near Hue uncovered a large enemy arms cache eight miles southwest of the city. The find included more than 500 rifles 5 000 rounds of mortar shells 31 antitank weapons and 20 000 rounds. The operation followed a Viet Cong defector lead and came amid a three day sweep that reported 178 enemy killed and seven American deaths. Major artifacts included a tunnel complex and triple canopy jungle.

Saigon Hue Imperial U.S. Command South Vietnam 82Nd Associated Press Joe Holloway

Moulton Entry Photo Winner

Winners in the Decatur Daily photo contest include Herbert W. Roan for demolition shots, Robert E. Pittock for a cabin under white clouds, Dorris Chitwood for three happy children, and Mrs. Thomas E. Wilson Jr. for a color scene. Each winner receives five dollars and stays eligible for a $50 grand prize after six rounds. Deadline for the fifth contest is next Saturday at noon.

Decatur Moulton Human Interest Herbert W. Roan 8Th Ave Robert E. Pitcock 13Th Ave Dorris Chitwood Thomas E. Wilson, Jr Carridale Stter

Final Plans For Old Time Fiddle Fete In Athens

The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddle King contest returns to Athens College on Oct. 5 with eliminations in 12 divisions and finals in the gym. Entry fees and tickets are set, with audiences paying 1 for adults and 50 cents for children, plus a 2 per division contestant fee. Roster includes fiddler Bill Mitchell defending his crown and CBS' Charles Kuralt noting the event.

Bob Dunnavant Athens Athens College Southeast Iuka Miss Bill Mitchell Bill Manning Board of Association Bill Harrison Harrison CBS Charles Kuralt

Four organs transplanted from single donor in multi‑team operation

In Houston a five‑team effort led by Dr. Michael E. DeBakey transplanted a heart one lung and two kidneys from a 20‑year‑old donor to four patients William C. Carroll William J. Whaley William C Kaiser and Thomas A Stevenson. Corneas were placed in an eye bank. The surgeries marked a historic first with four organs from one donor and were followed by positive reports on all recipients.

B. F. Kellum Associated Press Houston, Tex United States Pittsburgh Stanford Calif Montreal Canada Michael E. DeBakey DeBakey Houston

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