Officials seek probe into deadly bus crash near Morgan County
State Senator Bob Harris and Morgan County officials push for a formal investigation after a bus crash near a school claimed four lives. Officials said about 70 people were on board and state and federal agencies offered assistance to determine cause and prevent a recurrence.
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U. S. Department of Interstate Commerce
National Safety Council
Ee Merning
Sorrelis
Bob Harris
Decatur
Accident victims named as families seek claim forms
The report lists Weldon Waugh and Bernice Gail Hannah among families affected by a fatal accident. David Chatman, 15, of Talucah, remains in critical condition at Decatur General Services, with services scheduled at Harmony Grove Church of God at 3 30 p m today conducted by Rev Johnny Lee.
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Ora Wentae
Weldon Waugh
Bernice
David David Chatman
Talucah
Decatur General
Bernice Gail Hannah
Harmony Grove Church
Mexican authorities question American man linked to King slaying
A Baltimore man, Daniel David Kennedy, was detained in Caborca Sonora after authorities mistook him for James Earl Ray. He was released after agents found no resemblance to the King killer. Kennedy denied involvement and cited a peaceful Mexican stay as his reason for traveling.
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Mexico City
U.S
Martin Luther King Jr
Daniel David Kennedy
Baltimore
Sonora
King
FBI
Mr. Smith
Kennedy
James Earl Ray
Hermosillo
Roberto Fletcher
Judicial Police
Caborca
Pearl E. Kennedy
Ray
Mrs. Kennedy
Fletcher
Arizona
Phoenix
John Mull
Nothng
Nogales
Ariz
Ciudad Victoria
Harris proposes county JP system elimination in Morgan County
State Senator Bob Harris says a draft bill could end the Morgan County justice of the peace system by elevating a county court to hear all criminal cases while JPs retain civil matters. The plan, to be introduced as a local Morgan County bill in May 1969, envisions an elected inferior judge with a $6,000 to $7,000 salary funded from county funds. fines would also go to the county. Authorities weigh attorney acceptance and consider a nonattorney candidate with law enforcement experience.
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Bob Harris
Justice of the Peace
Morgan County
Sen. Harris
Jps
Leslie Doss
Ralph Slate
Newton Powell
James Bloodworth
C. Bennett McRae
T. C. Almon
Bemves
Harris
One Decatur JP
Bibb County
Roy Bradford
Bradford
Lee Harris
Riots eclipse war concerns in congressional survey
About 50 congressmen say urban rioting dominates public worry more than war or taxes after Easter recess. They report fear of crime, calls for stronger law enforcement, anger at urban aid spending, and debate over civil rights amid racial tension. See MORE On Page A-10.
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Washington
Vietnam
Associated Press
Delbert L. Latta
Ohio
Robert L. F. Sikes
D-Fla
Iity
New England
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Myffice
Paratroopers Move Toward A Shau to Disrupt North Vietnamese Hoarding
South Vietnamese paratroopers advanced toward the A Shau Valley to cut off North Vietnamese buildup of manpower and supplies, aiming at possible strikes on Hue or other northern cities. The U S 1st Cavalry Division warned officers to expect intensified enemy action and a possible offensive in late April or early May in the Hue area. See COMMIE on Page A-10.
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Saigon
Shau
Hue
U.S
1St Cavalry Division
National Police Directorate
People
Morgan County Justice of the Peace System Questioned
A discussion surges over whether Morgan County should eliminate its justice of the peace system and establish a new court, weighing potential benefits and changes for local governance and judiciary operations.
Markets rally as stocks rise and grains shift in late trading
NEW YORK AP reports stocks higher in active trading while cotton declines. Chicago wheat tops on strong late demand. corn falls after a government report. oats mixed with corn. Soybeans irregular on light trade. Hog prices 25 to 75 cents lower with 5,000 receipts, top 20.75. Slaughter steers in short supply to test market.
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New York
Chicago
Hanoi Campaign to Negotiate in Warsaw
AP reports North Vietnam campaigns to press for Warsaw as a peace talks site. U S officials note Poland seeks to influence six embassies to help bring preliminary talks to Warsaw. President Johnson and U S officials weigh the proposal as the Vietnam peace process unfolds.
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Hanoi
Warsaw
Washington
North Vietnam
United States
Poland
Johnson
U.S
Stadium bids for Decatur High School delayed by higher costs
Decatur High School stadium improvement bids were delayed after the lowest bid of 63,207 from J. E. Johnson and Co exceeded expectations by 13,000. Superintendent H. R. Leeman said the district has borrowed 50,000 to be repaid over 10 years from athletic receipts. A detailed cost review and plan study will follow to reduce expenses and possible contract adjustments.
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Decatur High School
H. R. Leeman
J. E. Johnson and Co
Leeman
Decatur
Ballots Reprinted After Omission Of Candidate Powers
May 7 Democrat primary ballots for Morgan County District 4 were reprinted after Thomas F. Powers’ name was omitted from the certified candidate list. Probate Judge T C Almon and Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Sam Fate McClendon ordered the correction, saying it was an inadvertent error. Powers said he is relieved the mistake was caught before the election and that reprinting is less costly than a new election. District 4 polling sites include Center Grove Waldermose Florette Wolfe's Springs Ryan and Lacey's Springs. other candidates listed are Abercrombie Lynn Oden and Simpson.
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Cotaco
Morgan ‘County Board of Revenue and Control
T. C. Almon
Sam (Fate) McClendon
Thomas F. Powers
Almon
Powers
McClendon
Decatur Daily
Places
Center Grove
Waldermose
Florette
Wolfe’s Springs
Ryan and
Lacey's Springs
Robert Abercrombie
James W. Lynn
Ellie
Red) Oden
Ernest T. Simpson
Johnson Succumbs at 76 Brock and Spight leader dies
James Hodges Johnson 76, longtime president and largest stockholder of Brock and Spight Co., died after a stroke. He became president in 1936 and helped keep the local wholesale grocery firm in business. Services were set for 3 p.m. at First Methodist Church. He lived at 2302 Meadowbrook Rd. SE and had been with the company since 1911.
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James Hodges Johnson
Brock and Spight Co
First Methodist Church
Johnson
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Meadowbrook Rd
Decatur
Jackson County
Brock and Spight
Leta Bess Harrison
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