Maddox hints at 1972 run onDemocratic ticket
Georgia Governor Lester Maddox signaled serious consideration of a presidential bid as a Democrat. He said he would be the sole Democratic candidate if he runs and accused Humphrey McCarthy and McGovern of offering a Communist style program. He argued the party no longer represents the people and urged conservative Democrats to join him.
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Ted Simmons
Associated Press
Savannah, Ga
Lester Maddox
Georgia
Maddox
America
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
George McGovern
Vietnam
Maddox weighs third party balance at Democratic convention
Maddox of Georgia argues the unit rule could shift delegates if barred and envisions a split vote among Socialists and conservatives. He hints Wallace might withdraw if Maddox secures the Democratic nomination, though he denies aiming to bolt the party. He says a run would aim to bring sanity to the party.
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Bult
Maddox
Republican Party
Little Rock
Earl Warren
George Wallace
Alabama
Gov
Wallace
Georgia
Loyalists Map Wallace Plans in Alabama
Democratic loyalists in Alabama unveil a bid to weaken George Wallace’s third party by replacing part of the regular delegation at the Democratic National Convention. The bi racial Alabama Independent Democratic Party frames Wallace’s rise as a collapse of a personal political machine. Leaders include David J. Yann Ben F Ray George Lemaistre Arthur Barker and Joseph P Langan with others named.
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Walter Rugaber
New York Times
Birmingham
Democratic Party
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Alabama Independent Democratic Party
David J. Yann
Eugene (Bull) Connor
Vann
Chicago
Ben F. Ray
George Lemaistre
Tuscaloosa
Arthur C. Barker
Glencoe
Joseph P. Langan
Mobile
J. E. Brantley
Banks
J. Mason
Allies Claim 181 Red Battle Deaths
In the Mekong Delta south of Saigon U S and South Vietnamese forces killed 181 Viet Cong in four battles. The action included a 9th Division assault that killed about a third of a Viet Cong battalion 104 killed in one engagement and 36 weapons captured. U S losses were 15 killed and 30 wounded.
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Saigon
U.S
Mekong
9Th Division
Lee
Complete Storm Window and Door Repairs Ad
Windproof Storm Window Co advertises complete storm window and door repairs with contact number 353-1203 for prompt service.
Public Hearing Set for 2nd Ave Redevelopment Plan
Decatur Housing Authority Director Charles Parker announced a public hearing within 30 days on plans to redevelop the downtown 2nd Ave business district. The project includes a pedestrian mall, two multi level parking decks, and federal urban renewal funds approaching one million dollars with additional costs for city hall and courthouse sites. Meetings with Ave businessmen will explain details and seek city council approval under the new administration.
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2Nd Ave
Decatur Housing Authority
Charles Parker
Caas
Parker
Decatur
Ave
Grant St
Moulton St
Johnson St
1St Ave
4Th Ave
Bank St
Decatur City Election Sees Good Voter Turnout
Decatur voting officials reported a good turnout as residents chose a mayor and five council members. Center tallies showed steady activity with lines at opening and voters casting until 6 30 pm. Candidates include Charles Gunthorp and Roy Odom for mayor, with Place 2 and Place 5 seats decided, and runoff set for Sept 10.
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Decatur
Austinville
West Decatur
Austin High School
Morgan County
Charles Gunthorp
Roy Odom
Coroner Considering Jury For Fatal Wallace Shooting
Coroner John McBride said a coroner's jury might be called later this week to rule on the death of Mrs Sney Faye Wallace 25 of Hartselle who died Sunday at Huntsville Hospital after a self-inflicted head wound with a .22 caliber pistol at her Rocky Ford home Jack Nelson 27 her boyfriend said she walked into a bedroom and picked up the pistol and shot herself Nelson was the sole other person present more details on page 2 CORNER'S
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Sney
Faye Wallace
Hartselle
John McBride
McBride
Wallace
Huntsville Hospital
Rocky Ford
Jack Nelson
Fairgrounds eyed for Army Reserve building site
Morgan County Fairgrounds on Mondus Road is being considered for a 400000 Army Reserve center. Army Corps of Engineers officials visited last week and favored the fairgrounds site. Army Reserve and Montgomery officials offered no comment. The same site is also a candidate for a National Guard Armory replacement.
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Ted Karpf
Morgan County Fairgrounds
Mondus Rd
Army Reserve
Board of Revenue
Guy D. Roberts
Roberts
Rdt
Army Corps of Engineers
Morgan County
Fairgrounds
Army Reserve Center
Decatur
Montgomery
National Guard
4Th Ave
Man Held In Huntsville Death
Decatur police arrested 24 year old Harry Lee Bumpus after Huntsville authorities linked him to a shooting that killed Joyce Sibley age 42 at 1544 Beard Street Huntsville. Wounded 70 year old Phillip Sibley was taken to Huntsville Hospital. Bumpus was stopped at a service station on 6th Ave and Church St after a checkpoint alert. A woman identified as Mary Bell Wilson of Huntsville was with him.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Joyce Sibley
Beard St
Phillip Sibley
Huntsville Hospital
Harry Lee Bumpwus
Bumpus
6Th Ave
Church St
Huntsville Auorities
Mary Bell Wilson
Mason Ct
Murdered man sought after car incident on I-65
Law enforcement in Morgan and Cullman counties pursue an unidentified man reportedly killed and dumped from a maroon late model car on I-65 near the county line. A woman who claimed to be abandoned by two men driving the vehicle led officials to the scene.
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Lee Sentell
Morgan
Cullman
Cullman County
Networks weigh Wallace convention coverage decision
AP reports three major networks will decide if they cover George Wallace's American Independent Party convention when he requests coverage. AP dispatches also note U S officials say North Vietnamese offensives may be forming despite a lull in fighting. President Johnson signs bills and reviews an economy program as doctors evaluate X rays of his intestinal tract. In Denver a girl and her mother report over 2,000 petitions urging Kennedy's nomination. In Athens an assassination attempt is reported with two bombs exploding nearby.
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New York
George
Wallace
American Independent Party
Austin, Tex
Johnson
Denver
Colo
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Frigidaire Sales and Service Ad Featured at Robinson Furniture
Robinson Furniture on 2nd Ave promotes Frigidaire sales and service marking 19 years of operation. Phone 353-2370 listed for advertising inquiries.
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Frigidaire Sales and Service
Robinson Furniture
2Nd Ave
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Dox
Loyalists
George Esper
DIAL
Gov. Press
Ray Martin
DAILY
Bryce Long
Decatur Daily
Somerville Rd
Church St. NE
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Nancy Agnew
Wheeler Basin
Rhea Greenwell
The
Decatur Jaycees
H’ville
Washington
Athens
Greece
George Papadopoulos
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
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