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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1968

Page

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Initial Tem Tom Contracts Expected By Mid 1969

The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway linking the Tennessee River to Mobile is expected to award initial contracts in mid 1969. The project, a $316 million effort, would take at least nine years to complete and aims to spur Southeast economic development through low cost river transport.

Iuea Miss Tennessee River Mobile Congress Tennessee Tombigbee Waterways Authority Kenneth Woods U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Yellow River Woods Corps Engineers Tennessee’ River Yellow Creek Alabama Aliceville Tuscaloosa Tombigbee River Demopolis Corps of Engineers Robert Maxwell Frank Davis T. J. Hayes Dan Raymond John C. Bell Billy Smith

Local Scores From Recent High School Football Games

Austin 32 Sheffield 0 Decatur 21 Hartselle 0 Burrell 53 Lakeside 13 Central 14 LCHS 6 Huntsville 21 Athens 14 Cullman 21 Hanceville 6 Addison 14 Falkville 6 Town Creek 40 Tanner 0 Ardmore 37 W Lstone 6 Clements 13 Elkmont 0 Hazel Gr 21 Elkmstone 14 W Morgan 20 C land 7 Hatton 33 Waterloo 6

Austin Sheffield Decatur Hartselle Burrell Lakeside Central LCHS Huntsville Athens Cullman Hanceville Addison Falkville Town Creek Tanner Ardmore W. L’stone Clements Elkmont Hazel Gr E. L’stone W. Morgan C’land Hatton Waterloo

Senate urged to delay ratification of nuclear nonproliferation treaty

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged President Johnson to delay formal ratification until a majority of potential nuclear states show intent to adhere. The panel urged immediate approval as an advisory step and noted ratification would occur only after assurances by key powers and at least 40 nonnuclear states. Ireland has ratified. Japan Israel India and West Germany have not.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Johnson Senate Czechoslovakia Richard M. Nixon Executive Branch Committee United States U.S Soviet Union Britain Ireland Japan Isreal India West Germany

Muskie Sees Humble Humphrey Lead By Personal Image

Senator Muskie argues Humphrey trails Nixon in polls due to lack of evident leadership yet could win if voters focus on personalities not issues. He admits Humphrey’s campaigned image is weak while Nixon appears strong, with public opinion potentially shifting before the November selection.

John W. Finney New York Times News Service Washington Edmund S. Muskie Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Maine Muskie Nixon Campainn New York Times Senate Times’ Washington

Senate Debate End Vote Set Fortas Chief Justice Fight

The Senate will vote at 1 p m Tuesday on closing debate to end a filibuster of Abe Fortas for chief justice. Opponents gain support with calls for withdrawal and resignation. Dirksen backs against cloture, Mansfield says another cloture attempt possible if needed.

Washington Abe Fortas Senate McClellan Supreme Court Johnson Fortas Clifford P. Hansen Wyoming Associated Press Dirksen Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield

Ball blasts Nixon and Agnew during U.N. exit campaign

George W. Ball, resigning as U.N. chief delegate, launches a Humphrey campaign attack calling Richard Nixon “Tricky Dick” and Gov Spiro Agnew “a fourth rate hack politician.” He criticizes Nixon’s choice of vice president and says hard, possibly life and death, U.S. decisions lie ahead. He notes Congress criticism but defends his move to forcefully enter politics.

United Nations N.Y George W. Ball Richard M. Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Hubert H. Humphrey Ball Nixon Agnew Humphrey Congress Gordon Allott R. Cole United States Allott

Alabama Mountain Lakes Family Guide planned by chambers

Representatives from 16 North Alabama communities approved plans for a comprehensive family recreation magazine to be published annually and distributed nationally. The Alabama Mountain Lakes Association board backed the Alabama Mountain Lakes Association Family Guide, expected to be at least 72 pages and costing about 23500 dollars.

Chambers of Commerce North Alabama Alabama Mountain Lakes Association

Demonstrations and Protest Songs Featured in Daily Want Ad

Brief reads list demonstrations and protest songs as a public interest feature. Notes mention reminding readers to avoid suggesting personal or domestic items in promotional ads. Identifies cultural concerns and civic engagement in the city.

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