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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1968

Page

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Wallace denies romance with campaign aide Ja-Neen Welch

A Wallace spokesman rejects any romantic link with Ja-Neen Welch who joined the Wallace campaign as a volunteer. Welch says she loves the former Alabama governor and would not object to being his wife, while campaign treasurer Richard Smith notes she will not continue with the tour. Welch plans further meetings as she runs an agency in Indianapolis.

Montgomery Ala George C. Wallace Alabama Ja-Neen Welch Miss Welch Dodge Rebellion Wallace Richard Smith Ja-Neen Indianapolis Smith

Nixon accuses Humphrey of courting Wallace in South

AP report from Chattanooga outlines Nixon plan at Louisville press event accusing Humphrey of using former Alabama Gov George Wallace to blunt Nixon in the South. Nixon rejects a three way debate and argues Wallace would split electoral votes, complicating election chances.

Chattanooga Tenn Richard M. Nixon Hubert Humphrey George C. Wallace Alabama Nixon South Louisville Wallace Congress Humphrey GOP Evision

Beat the Heat and Traffic Ad Offer at Morris Paperbacks

Read magazines and paperbacks at Morris at 716 Bank Street. Special ad promotes discounts and easy traffic access.

Morris Bank St.Adv

Humphrey attacks Nixon over televised debates in Portland

In Portland Humphrey accuses Nixon of disdain for public opinion and lack of respect for the intelligence of the American public over nontelevised debates. He argues televised debates are essential to reach voters and criticizes Republican economic mismanagement in the 1950s. See Nixon on Page 8.

Associated Press Portland Ore Hubert H. Humphrey Richard M. Nixon San Francisco M cPortland Kentucky Nixon Humphrey Portland City Club Humphreys Dwight D. Eisenhower Humphhrey

Oldest Here In A Decade Cooler Weather In Alabama

The 6 am temperature dropped to 49 degrees marking the coolest date in a decade for Huntsville Decatur area. Forecasters say Monday will stay fair and mild with highs 74 to 78 and clear, cool nights.

Huntsville-Decatur

Alabama Baptists approve Decatur children's home plan

Plans for a $500000 Alabama Baptist Children s Home branch in Decatur received city zoning approval after a hearing. The 15 acre campus near 16th Ave will be built by Mrs. Charles Eyster s donation in memory of her husband, with Tom Collier named resident superintendent. The Decatur site will anchor North Alabama child care, with seven buildings planned and work to begin immediately.

Decatur Charles Eyster Eyster Central Baptist Church Alabama Baptist Children’s Home Troy H. Shirey Tom Collier Athens Children’s Home In Collier 16Th Ave 8Th St 6Th Ave North Alabama North Alabama Colliers Elizabeth Ave Limestone County Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Mildred Rose Lisa Andy Connie Stanford University

Ex-Aniston City Officials Face Charges Over City Spending

State examiners accuse Anniston city commissioners of improper spending exceeding 13 200 dollars with all funds repaid. In Washington, a petition to cut off Senate debate on Abe Fortas arises after Dirksen delivers a blow to Fortas' confirmation bid. In Oakland Huey Newton, convicted of voluntary manslaughter, receives a 2 to 15 year prison sentence.

Montgomery Ala Anniston Washington Senate Abe Fortas Everett M. Dirksen Fortas Oakland Calif Huey Newton

Merger Move Expected Soon for State National Bank

Directors of State National Bank in Decatur and Central Bank and Trust Co. in Birmingham are to be asked within two to three weeks to approve a merger. If approved by stockholders and the OCC, the combined bank would become Alabama’s third largest with about $280 million in assets, headquarters likely moving to Birmingham.

State National Bank Decatur Central Bank and Trust Co Birmingham Severa Alabama First National Bank of Birmingham Birmingham Trust National Bank State National and Central Bank and Trust Co Birmingham, Montgomery Huntsville Harry B. Brock Jr Birrmingham Hugh Morrow III State National Morrow Group Morrow Brock’s Group

Reds Slaughtered In Futile Attacks Near Saigon

U S and South Vietnamese forces repel multiple high casualty assaults near Tay Ninh and Cambo dia border. Enemy losses exceed 276 killed with about 900 attackers. defenders report 11 South Vietnamese dead and 100 wounded along with 4 Green Beret injuries. US aircraft pound targets as battles widen across northern provinces.

Saigon Thien Ngon Phuoc Tan Tay Ninh Katum U.S Toli South Vietnam U.S. Americal Division Quang Tin

Noted Educator Set To Keynote

One of Montgomery's top United Fund boosters will deliver the keynote as the Morgan County United Fund campaign kicks off toward a $274 400 goal next Wednesday morning. Dr Boyd E Macrory dean of curriculum at the Air University Maxwell AFB Montgomery will speak at a Dutch breakfast 7 a m at the Decatur Inn. The program launches fundraising for 24 Morgan County community service agencies. General chairman is Paul Lamont and Bob Harris is president. Special entertainment at the event.

Montgomery United Fund Morgan County Boyd E. Macrory the Air University Maxwell Afb Decatur Inn Paul Lamont Bob Harris Morgan County United Fund

Markets and commodity updates from New York and Chicago

Markets in New York showed firm but moderately active trading as cotton remained irregular. Chicago grains fell with wheat and corn liquidating while oats followed with corn. soybeans declined on light liquidity. Livestock prices were steady to 25 cents lower for butcher hogs with 5,500 receipts, top 20.75, and slaughter steers steady with 5,000 receipts, top 30.50.

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