Wallace signs anti integration law in Alabama amid federal clash
Gov George Wallace declares freedom legislation as he signs an annexation bill bringing Murphree Manor and Brookmeade Addition into Montgomery. He vows to resist HEW guidelines and leads a new commission to administer the law while courting public support ahead of the November election.
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Football Results From Friday Night Contests
Cullman beat H'selle 28 to 13 and E.L'stone defeated B'horn 25 to 0. For complete details of the action see page seven.
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H’selle
E.l’stone
B’horn
Saigon election fears rise as guerrilla strikes intensify
In Saigon area, stepped-up Communist attacks and radio threats threaten the September 11 poll as the regime urges large turnout. The Viet Cong calls the ballot foe a divine sword and vows brutal reprisals, with attacks in the capital district killing 12 and wounding 10.
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Erhard Reply Awaited On Johnson Talks
President Johnson seeks three power talks on British forces in West Germany and awaits German Chancellor Erhard’s reply. British PM Wilson gave conditional support, but Erhard is vacationing in Scandinavia and may delay until his Sept. 25 visit. The move aims to slow any rapid London withdrawal of troops on the Rhine.
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Britain
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Scandinavia
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530-630 Road Deaths Expected
The Associated Press reports the National Safety Council predicts 530 to 630 deaths over the Labor Day weekend as Americans travel for the holiday. The 563 life toll last year and 505 deaths over a similar nonholiday weekend frame the forecast, with alcohol cited as a major factor and potential to save around 200 lives if drinking is reduced.
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Dayton Calm: LBJ Visit Still Planned
Calm prevailed in Dayton Ohio as 1000 National Guardsmen halted violence that left one dead about 25 injured and 134 arrested. Plans continued for President Johnson to visit Monday with officials saying no danger. Thousands of industrial workers moved through the West Side on their way to jobs.
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Jackson
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Soviet Envoy Expelled In Spy Attempt
The State Department announced the expulsion of a Soviet diplomat for attempting to obtain secret data from an American citizen for large sums. FBI thwarted the attempts, but officials gave no further details including the American involved or possible arrests.
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Valentin A. Revin
Robert J. McCloskey
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Soft Voice Drives Michigan Highway Safety Push
Detroit AP reports the Automobile Club of Michigan uses a calm talking approach to reduce holiday fatalities. With 30 percent fewer deaths in Michigan versus a national rise, the club funds safety programs, spotter aircraft, and radio segments to guide motorists and advise safer driving practices during peak weekends.
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Final Session For Most Legislators
A six week Alabama special session concluded with most members leaving the capitol for the next four years. The session approved a 44 million dollar use of educational trust fund surplus to boost school budgets and teacher pay. Raises for circuit judges and the state superintendent were debated but blocked by Senate rules. The adjournment followed passage of Gov. George Wallace anti guidelines bill. Lt. Gov. James Allen ruled two appropriations must go to the finance committee.
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Bureau Urges City Job Programs to Ease Negro Unemployment
Washington NAP bureau says Negro unemployment worsened and urges mayors to imitate Washington 1966 summer efforts. Commissioner Ross calls for youth job programs or engagement activities to prevent ghetto riots, noting Washington saw fewer disturbances. August employment held at 76.4 million despite seasonal drop expectations.
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