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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1968
Page
1
George C. Wallace pursues the presidency by challenging the press and news networks, using anti journalism rhetoric to win crowds. In Louisville he mocked the Courier Journal and other outlets while praising police actions toward journalists, a stance that fuels his campaign’s appeal.
City officials set a two o'clock bid opening in a special meeting for a 2.5 million bond sale to fund the seven story City Hall project now underway. Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn cited a debt limit change and improving bond market as factors for proceeding. The bonds run twenty years with a projected schedule and the council also approved the gas department budget for 1968-69 totaling about 1.896 million dollars in revenues and 1.6 million in advances.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged a citizens committee to investigate the roles of demonstrators police and the news media in Chicago protest disorders. The panel could include lawyers sociologists police and media representatives but not public officials. He spoke in New York after marching in a Labor Day parade.
Congress returns to face gun control proposals and Johnsons nomination of Abe Fortas for chief justice. Fortas Senate fate uncertain as Warren plans to stay on until the court opens. Thornberry named to fill the vacancy if Fortas is elevated. Public debate over Chicago demonstrations also noted.
George Wallace plans a Washington news conference on September 10 to announce his running mate for the third party presidential bid. Justice Department says nearly 4 million dollars in riot control funds will be shared among 40 states. Muskie says Wallace candidacy harms Republicans more than Democrats as both seek overlapping votes. Callaway claims Nixon and Wallace are the only serious 1968 contenders in Georgia urging Democrats to back Nixon to avoid Maddox-like rule.
More than 1500 descendants of pioneer John F. Terry gathered at the family homestead south of Courtland for the fifth annual United Terry Club reunion. Speakers included Rep. Bob Jones Scottsboro Mayor John T. Reid and Rep. Robert Berryman. Dee Terry was elected president, succeeding Roy Lee Terry, and the Terrys invited the public to use the 40 acre grounds for future reunions and picnics.
Berkeley City Manager William C Hanley declared a civil disaster after two nights of violence on Telegraph Avenue prohibiting loitering 8 p m to 6 a m and assemblies parades and amplifier use. Thirty people were arrested as a water main bomb damaged a building and a police officer was shot along with four other officers injured. Leaders of activist groups seek a pedestrian mall while police enforce the new rules.
Viet Cong terrorists detonated two grenades in Saigon injuring seven civilians, including six AID workers, with no American casualties. A separate attack near Long Thanh district town killed 20 civilians and wounded 50, burning 85 houses as heavy mortar and ground assault followed.
Robinson's Warehouse on Second Ave offers cash for used furniture and appliances. Call 353-2370 for details.
A Moulton three child group and a Hillsboro toddler died in two separate crashes during Labor Day weekend in Lawrence County. Jimmy Chaney 14 Frances Chaney 9 and Timothy Dotson 2 were killed in crashes on Alabama 36 east of Moulton and County Road 53 south of Hillsboro. The victims were identified by Coroner Harvey Elliott and state troopers.
Stocks rose in moderate volume with gains led by Cotton lower. Chicago wheat and corn fell amid late liquidation. Oats mixed and soybean demand strong. Hog prices slipped 25 to 50 cents with 7,000 head receipts. top 21.00. Slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower on 10,500 head receipts, top 30.25.
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