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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1966

Page

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Geneva Agreements Urged as Foreign Troops to Exit Vietnam

In Phnom Penh after President De Gaulle's visit, France and Cambodia issued a joint declaration urging strict observance of the 1954 Geneva accords. They called for all foreign troops to withdraw from Vietnam and for an end to intervention as war ceases. The communique stressed Vietnam's independence and noninterference in internal affairs.

Phnom Penh Camibodia Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Norodom Sihanouk France Cambodia Southeast Asia Viet Nam

Dayton unrest ends quietly as guards patrol West Side

In Dayton Ohio the West Side sees a quiet morning under Ohio National Guardsmen and police after a shooting and rioting that left one man dead and more than twenty injured. Police reported 134 arrests for disorderly conduct weapons drunkenness or inciting to riot as looting and vandalism spread. Stores and restaurants closed early though fires were minimal.

Dayton, Ohio Ohio National Guardsmen Dayton West Side Polee-Col C-W.martz Donald Cook Lawrence Caylor

Violence erupts in Jackson as clashes flare again

Scattered violence hit Jackson Michigan on Thursday night marking a second straight night of trouble. State Police said the unrest was racial with fighting between white and Negro factions and mobs stoning stores restaurants and police cruisers. Local officials said incidents were not racially driven.

Jackson,mich Jackson Bernard Schlenhuber The Jackson Post Paul Rand Schlenhuber

Federal funds sought for 3 county regional planning

The North Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission seeks a two year planning assistance grant from the federal government to boost Morgan Lawrence and Cullman County regional planning. Mayor Gilmer Blackburn of Decatur chairs the commission and has submitted the proposal for formal approval in Atlanta. the match is two to one.

Cora Blair Morgan-Lawrence- Cullman North Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission Decatur Gilmer Blackburn Atlanta Commission

Lawrence County School Funds Boost From Title One Grant

Lawrence County school system wins final approval for federal Title One funds totaling 284,464 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Superintendent Silas Cross says the money will support an improved reading and basic skills program with emphasis on early literacy.

Moulton Lawrence County Austin Meadows Silas Cross

Thousands Of Morgan And Athens Students In Class

More than 10 000 Morgan County students returned to classes with about 500 more than last year and 2 800 Athens City System students began. Supts report enrollment gains while safety officials warn drivers to obey school bus rules as classes start. Both districts open with full teaching staff except Danville High home economics position. Schools dismiss Monday for Labor Day.

Faye Blair Morgan County Athens City Julian Newman J. C. Pettey R. P. Sorrells Highway Patrol Sorrells Alabama Joe Beams Danville High School Pettey Newman Athens

Bank of Springville Robbery Reported In Alabama

A bearded white man with a long-handed pistol robbed the Bank of Springville for its daily operating funds today. The incident occurred in Springville Alabama as authorities investigated the armed robbery.

Springville, Ala Bank of Springville

Look Inside War Taxing Pentagon Ingenuity

The Times of London defense correspondent argues the Vietnam war has stretched Pentagon resources and professional standards, with no clear victory in sight. A separate visit reveals East European agriculture solving old problems while creating new ones, and Arthur Sylvester is highlighted as today’s man in the news.

Pentagon Times of London Arthur Sylvester Defense

Alabama House OKs anti guidelines school ruling

The Alabama House approved a bill to bar city and county boards from complying with federal school integration guidelines to receive state or federal funding. The concurrence on amendments passed 70 to 16 as the measure moves to Governor George Wallace for approval.

Montgomery Ala Alabama House George Wallace House Senate Alabama

Rail raids cut Hanoi to Red China line in six sorties

U S Air Force jets struck the Hanoi to Red China rail corridor in 100 locations. Two aircraft were shot down, an F104 Starfighter and a Skyraider, bringing U S losses over North Viet Nam to 351 with pilots missing. Viet Cong bombs hit a village voting office and a civilian bus, killing 12 and wounding 10.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S. Air Force Hanoi Red China North Viet Nam Air Force U.S

GE Workers Donate Blood For Leukemia Stricken Infant

Forty pints of blood were donated to infant Harold Jay Marlar who remains at Huntsville Hospital with leukemia. The donations came from employees of the General Electric plant in Huntsville with A positive type blood given.

Harold Jay Marlar Huntsville Hospital Little Harold J. C. Marlar General Electric Huntsville Harold Jay

Athens Alley Fence Builder Defied Court Contempt

Athens jeweler Hass Williams was cited for contempt by Circuit Judge Newton Powell after erecting fence posts in an alley behind his house, violating an earlier ruling. The judge withheld sentence pending Williams moving the fence and clarifying understanding, following representation by attorney David Patton and city officials led by Woodroof and Malone.

Athens Hass Williams Newton Powell Eere St Powell Williams David Patton Patton Circuit Clerk's Office Woodroof Alta Whitt Billy Malone City of Athens Can Athidaic A. Dan

Navy Considers TFX Substitue

Navy weighing an alternative to the F111B for the TFX program. A variable sweep wing on the F4 Phantom in use in Vietnam would extend for subsonic flight and fold near the fuselage sides to reduce drag at supersonic speeds. Sources say the Navy sees little future for this option.

Washington Navy Congress Viet Nam

Markets At A Glance New York and Chicago Trading Snapshot

New York stocks show a lower session amid moderate trading. In Chicago wheat rises late, corn and soybeans firm to strong with strong hogs lifting to about 25.50. Slaughter steers hold steady to higher with tops near 28.00. Text notes cotton higher and September contracts firm.

New York Chicago

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Viet Charles J. Waters Jergéy’ City N. J 173Rd Airborne Brigade Dayton Negro Section Harold Harrison C. J. McLin Hall McIntosh Lawrence Winford Turner Lee Lawrence Morgan and Athens Absmacus Neroes Bureau of Labor Statistics Tokyo China Young Red Guards United States Red Guards Hanoi, Peking By Robert Tuckman Athens Alley Bob Horton Uickies Ken Reynolds
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