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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1968
Page
1
George Wallace works to secure ballot access in at least 34 states while public surveys place him around 20 percent of the national vote. If this holds in November, no candidate may win a majority in the electoral college, allowing Wallace and his pledged electors to bargain with others.
After national conventions the push for electoral college reform stagnates. Democrats in Chicago loosened unit rule while Republicans sparred over pledges and reform language. Congress largely ignores proposals with four main reform paths: direct national election, run offs, proportional allocation, and mixed approaches. See THIRD On Page 2.
William C. Baggs and Harry S. Ashmore report Hanoi will meet but not discuss substance until bombing north of the 19th parallel ends. The aide memoire from Hanoi was delivered to Ambassador Sullivan in Laos, and details appear in their forthcoming book Mission to Hanoi.
The Decatur Jaycee sponsored Morgan County Fair opens at 6 p.m. with Johnny's United Show on the midway. Bantam contest at 6 in the agriculture exhibit tent and performances by the Singing Rambos at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. crownings of Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition Saturday and preliminary Miss titles through the week.
Six candidates contend for three council seats in Decatur with a runoff. Place 1 contenders are Martha and Reneau Carroll, Place 3 contenders Bill Kevin and T W Bridges, Place 4 contenders Cameron and Sidebotham. Incumbents Gunthorp, Dukes, and Thomas already seated for new terms.
A Hanoi spokesman tells Washington that stopping bombing alone cannot bring peace in Vietnam. He insists American spy flights, naval raids, and artillery strikes against North Vietnam must end too. In Kansas City, Joe Gordon named manager of the Kansas City Royals, a former great second baseman and Angels instructor. Paris summary notes De Gaulle concedes Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia harms his effort toward closer Eastern ties and dismantling the bloc system.
Mrs. Melvin Tucker Sr. of Cullman won last week’s Grid Iron Forecast contest after missing five games and tying with Harold Black Jr. She earned $50, with a $60 possible prize if her The Decatur Daily subscription had not expired. The Tucker family has prior gridiron wins.
The question asks whether West European nations should assume a larger defense role in Western Europe. It invites discussion on alliance burden sharing, NATO responsibilities, and potential implications for security leadership and regional stability.
The 1969 United Fund kickoffs with a Dutch breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Downtowner Motel to launch an Early Bird campaign. The drive aims to raise 273400 for 24 agencies with a required Fair Share donation of one hour's pay or 1 percent of net income, led by group chairman John Caddell and captains.
The United States urges three coordinated steps by European allies to strengthen NATO after the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia. White House officials say Europe should show willingness for extra defense efforts before any accelerated American troop moves. Senator Mansfield backs the policy.
The Decatur Daily invites entries for its sixth and final weekly photo contest with a noon Saturday deadline. Winners from the fifth contest will be announced Sunday and entries may be submitted in four categories: animals and of children, human interest, scenes and color. Weekly winners receive $5 and compete for a $50 grand prize after the final contest. Rules on page 2.
Robinson Furniture on Second Ave promotes Frigidaire appliances with 353-2370 contact number for sales and service anniversary advertisement.
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