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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
1
Teachers striking over pay and grievances delay the fall term for thousands. Michigan reports 67,700 students still in summer vacation as 12 districts stay closed. New York City faces a possible repeat strike affecting 1.1 million students amid union leaders’ calls for action.
Democratic leaders express deep pessimism about electing Humphrey-Muskie eight weeks from next Tuesday. A NYT survey of opinion across 36 states shows party damage limited after Chicago convention and a modest leftist challenge.
The Times survey shows George C. Wallace leading in eight or nine states including Tennessee Arkansas Florida and other Deep South states. Nixon leads in Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio California and Oregon based on early returns. Many states remain uncertain and no state shows Humphrey with a commanding lead as Democrats face a rough campaigning start.
Richard M. Nixon told an early news conference that Chicago violence last week could have occurred in any city. He cautioned against attacking either police or demonstrators and urged study of balancing dissent with order. He denied endorsing a federal police force.
The United States may open the door to Czechs seeking refuge from Soviet domination. National Security Council discussions considered a refugee quota and a joint pledge with NATO to maintain current European troop levels. No decisions were made, with Cabinet meeting recommendations anticipated.
Third party candidate Wallace enjoys a holiday at Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach with sunglasses and sport shirt as secret service guards flank him. He greets sunbathers and hotel staff while his campaign maintains a low profile at the resort.
Robinson's Warehouse on Second Ave buys used furniture and appliances. Call 353-3370 for details.
AP reports that press releases accusing Chicago police of brutality were drafted by antiwar leaders three weeks before clashes with demonstrators. The Tribune notes the timing links protests and authorities at a pivotal moment.
Morgan County plans 1969 automobile tag sales at the courthouse from October 1 to November 15. Licenses must be ordered by phone through October 30 and mailed after payment. Call 355-3873 to confirm costs and prepare current tag numbers and receipts if transferring from another county.
New York markets report higher stocks in active trading session. Chicago commodities follow with wheat mixed and corn and soybeans mostly lower amid liquidation. Hog prices steady to 25 cents lower with 3,500 receipts, top at 21.50. Slaughter steers in short supply preventing test of market levels.
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