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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1968
Page
1
Washington officials say the Johnson administration weighed expanding bombing to the 20th Parallel after June rocket raids near Saigon. While some push a harder line, others seek a negotiated end to the bombing, with talks in Paris outlining three concessions before halting attacks.
Exclusive outline for Paris talks seeks a complete demilitarization of the DMZ between North and South Vietnam, a major cutback in infiltrations, and a halt to major assaults on South Vietnamese cities. Hanoi rejects these without unconditional bombing stoppage. US debate over widening bombing to 20th parallel cited. See continuation on page 10.
Tennessee Valley residents dried out after a Thursday night downpour of up to 3.64 inches in Decatur the heaviest in over a year. High water filled streets near Betty Street with some cars stalled and several non fatality accidents reported in Morgan Lawrence Cullman Limestone counties.
In three waves early today a veteran Viet Cong battalion using civilians as shields attacked a company of the 101st Airborne 26 miles northwest of Saigon. Thirty one Americans died and 27 were wounded while 31 Viet Cong were reported killed as night fell.
Defense Secretary Clark M Clifford calls for a stronger negotiating position toward the Soviet Union with emphasis on missile development and defense He backs maintaining a significant American military presence in Western Europe amid Soviet troop concentrations in Czechoslovakia The remarks at the National Press Club come as the United States weighs arms talks and other diplomatic options after the invasion of Czechoslovakia
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, en route to Minneapolis, brushes off underdog label and says Nixon overconfidence helps his campaign. He compares Nixon to Dewey and predicts opponents revert under pressure. Reporters join him after Washington trip. See continuation on Page 10.
A. B. Chandler was chosen as running mate for George Wallace per the Louisville Courier Journal. The paper cited a reliable source stating the announcement would occur Tuesday at a Washington news conference. Johnson criticized a minority of senators blocking Fortas nomination. An arson attempt hit a Mobile suburb during a wave of attacks on a locally owned lumber yard complex.
Local moving service advertises household moving with free estimate and Wheaton Van Lines as the carrier. Contact 353-2828 for details and scheduling.
Markets report a mixed New York session with stocks higher, Cotton steady. Chicago grain features Wheat and Oats up on strong demand, Soybeans down. Hog receipts 4,500 with meats steady to weak. butchers steady to 25 cents higher and slaughter steers at 130.50 with similar receipts.
Don Stanford 26 of Decatur was appointed to lead the city recreation department as it expands its program. A Decatur native and Decatur High and Athens College alumnus, he has coached and taught at Cotaco High School and led local church leagues. Stanford is married to Nancy McAllister with one son.
Circuit Judge James N Bloodworth of Decatur will seek a November seat on the Alabama State Supreme Court without opposition. The deadline for candidates to qualify is today, and Mrs Mabel Amos Alfred Goldwaite said the GOP will not field a rival, citing the Wallace landslide. Bloodworth has visited every county courthouse as part of his bid.
Mobile Mayor Lambert C. Mims will speak at Decatur’s second annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on September 18. The 7 a.m. event at The Decatur Inn, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, honors Mayor J. Gilmer Blackburn and incoming Mayor Charles Gunthorp, with about 350 expected in attendance.
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