Central Highlands fronts shift as defenders retreat
South Vietnamese troops abandon the northern highland line and pull toward Kontum City while enemy forces press on Quang Tri and Hue. U S B 52s strike Quang Tri outskirts and Kontum Province as AP correspondent Paine notes evacuations along Highway 14.
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Saigon
Central Highlands
Kontum City
Quang Tri
Hue
Kontum Province
Associated Press
David J. Paine
Pleiku
Vo Dinh
Bravo
Northern South Vietnam battles widen as Quang Tri besieged
AP reports North Vietnamese forces push toward Quang Tri and Hue while Dong Ha falls. Kontum center fights foreshadow heavy clashes as B52 strikes plague troop concentrations. An Loc held, daylight time shifts noted, and air corridors sought to supply Quang Tri combat base.
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South Vietnam
Quant Tri
Hue
Dong Ha
Central Highlands
Kontum
Lima
Quang Tri
Quang Tri City
Saigon
U.S
Quetri
Central
Sunday in the Park at Gordon-Bibb School
Members of the Decatur Art Guild plan a sunny Sunday park exhibit at Gordon Bibb School as part of the “Sunday in the Park” event. Works by guild members will be shown outdoors during the event.
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Decatur Art Guild
Gordon-Bibb School
Moscow Trip Sour on Hanoi Advances Before Paris Talks
Nixon faces a tougher path to the Paris secret talks as North Vietnam makes battlefield gains. Le Duc Tho returns to Paris with a likely tougher negotiating offer, while Washington braces for a strained Moscow summit with Brezhnev.
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Washington
Nixon
North Vietnam
Paris
Moscow
le Duc Tho
Hanoi
Henry A. Kissinger
Saigon
South Vietnam
United States
U.S
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Indochina
Kremlin
Incumbents Face Test On Tuesday
Morgan County voters head to the polls Tuesday in a Democratic Primary to decide county offices. Incumbent and challenger profiles include Porter Lee Hanes unopposed for tax assessor, Gerry Holmes for County Commissioner Place 3, and William F. Robinson seeking commissioner again. Jean F Whitley appears for the Board of Education with education and admin experience.
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Morgan County
Porter Lee Hanes
Decatur Daily
Gerry Holmes
Falkville High School
University of Montevallo
Foundation Beefmaster Association
Cubmaster and Mason
Piney Grove Christian Church
William F. Robinson
J. E. Johnson Co
Falkville 3
County Board OF Education
Jean F. Whitley
Florence State University
University of Alabama
Sparkman Visits Morgan County in Cleanup Campaign
Sen John Sparkman and Morgan County residents gather at the Decatur Armory during the Morgan Beautiful cleanup drive. Sparkman, hometown candidate for the Democratic U S Senate nomination, praises Morgan County and comments on anticipated support on primary day. The page also lists local officials and candidates for circuit judge and probate judge, plus a tax collector.
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John Sparkman
Morgan Countian
United States Senate
Morgan Beautiful
Decatur Armory
Jerry Parker
Sen
Sparkman
Roy Hale
Jimmy Landers
Newton B. Powell
Morgan County
Bob Milam
Pfc
Richard Branum
Bryan McAfee
Albert Brewer
T. C. Almon
McAfee
Chamber of Commerce
University of Alabama
Jim Shell
TVA
Shell
Pauline
Alpine St. SE
First Church of Christ Scientist
W. R
Bill) Bartholomew
Athens College
Bartholomew
Brookhaven
Washington inaugurated president at Federal Hall New York
On this date in 1789 George Washington was sworn in as the first U S president at Federal Hall in New York City. The front section notes clear weather with a high of 78 and a low of 65, and forecasts 75 tomorrow with continued clear skies through Monday.
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George Washington
United States
Federal Hall
New York
Sunday in the Park at Gordon BIBB Arts Festival
Decatur's 10 day Festival of the Arts peaks with a sidewalk art show at Gordon Bibb School from 2 to 6 PM. The Decatur Art Guild and Junior Service League display student works inside the school and clubs showcase activities with booths and performances. No admission charge.
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Decatur
Gordon-Bibb
Decatur Art Guild
Art Guild
Junior Service League
Helen Johnson
Arts Council
Gordon-Bible School
27 Hondas Wanted
Decatur Daily Want Ads promise quick results for buyers and sellers. Jim Thompson advertises a Honda sale at 101 Albert SW and reports 27 responses, suggesting high demand for motorcycles and other vehicles. Place your ad: three lines ten days four dollars, contact 353-4612.
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Jim Thompson
Albert, SW
Decatur Daily
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Thailand
Laos
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Dong
Squang Tri
Phu Bai
Vietnam
China
Miles
Binh Dinh
Qui Nhon
An Loc
Dot Copeland
Debbie Garrett
Mitz Sharrett
Betty
Whatley
John Hatcher
Tony Estes
Mary Carter
Westgate Shopping Center
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Lawrence
Cullman
Billy Smith
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Tom Brindley Coggin
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Jacksonville State University
Cumberland School of Law
Samford University
American and
Alabama Bar Association
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
C. Bennett McRae
Decatur High
Morgan County Court
Calhoun Junior College
Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama
Morgan County Bar Associations
National Council Juvenile Court
First Baptist Church
Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Landers
Athens
Tennessee Valley
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