Wallace and the Alabama Primary
On May 5, Alabama holds its primary and its outcome will shape the future of the Southern Conservative movement. The result carries national implications beyond the state.
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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1970
Page
5
On May 5, Alabama holds its primary and its outcome will shape the future of the Southern Conservative movement. The result carries national implications beyond the state.
The piece argues George Wallace seeks the Alabama Democratic nomination for governor, with incumbent Albert Brewer and Jim Folsom as rivals. It warns Wallace’s failure could harm Southern interests, suggests a broader liberal push against Wallace, and hints at Nixon-Wallace ties influencing Southern politics.
A reader argues Wallace’s influence over Alabama politics shows in Brewer’s rise and warns against upstaging him. The letter frames Brewer’s gubernatorial path as shaped by Wallace and notes Wallace’s enduring political pull in Alabama. Meanwhile the Pittsburgh Pipers acquire rights to negotiate with UCLA guard John Vallely, the No. 2 Denver Rockets pick, with price undisclosed.
May Day in Moscow features a large jet fighter display possibly including a new Soviet model as Premier Joseph Stalin reviews the parade. In Berlin anti communist clashes erupt with police pelted by stones after large May Day demonstrations. Mrs Ida Lindsay returns home to Stamford after visiting the Kirks and Martha Sue.
Ron Kline, 38, a 15 season major leaguer, signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. To clear space on the roster the Braves released veteran Dick Farrell, who had been with the team since April 19 but did not appear in a game.
An archival note on the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. The fragment references team identity within the league, indicating the franchise’s long standing presence in professional basketball.
Marine Pfc. Michael D. Copenhaver from Cuero serving with the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune is noted. Jerry Putman, a Texas A&M student, is home for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bush of Plainview take a weekend in the area with Miss Beverly Bush and Charles Arrende of Houston visiting Mrs. Beatrice Bush.
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