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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1972

Page

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Pants Perfect Back-to-School Fashions in Athens

Cindy Cowart and Clair Christenson of Athens model layered looks and pants suits for the fall school season. The photo highlights early shopping as part of back-to-school style, with more fashions on the first page of Women's World in the Decatur Daily.

Cindy Cowart Jimmy Cowart Clair Christenson Charles R. Christenson Athens Cindy Clair Women's World Decatur Daily Billy Smith

Irrevocably Opposed to Forced Busing Sees GOP Split

Republican platform discussions in Miami Beach expose tensions over forced busing and labor mediation as Nixon era arbitration ideas waver. White House signals back and forth, while black leadership and conservative states maneuver around convention rules. Newlyweds Seamus and Patricia McCorry depart Belfast after a local building event.

Nixon White House Platform Committee

Reds Seize Western Que Son Valley Near Da Nang

North Vietnamese artillery backed assault overran a South Vietnamese fire base and district HQs, seizing the western Que Son Valley south of Da Nang. The gains threaten Highway 1 and central coast towns while northern battles around Hue and Quang Tri continue.

Saigon Que Son da Nang Highway 1 South Vietnam South Reames Quang Tri City Hue Quang Tri

Kissinger Back Home After Vietnam Mission Report

President Nixon welcomed Henry Kissinger back to Washington after his mystery Vietnam mission, a trip that began at a dinner with Nixon secretary Rogers and Gen Haig. Kissinger briefed on China talks with Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka before his return.

Gaylord Shaw Thurmont Nixon Henry Kissinger Vietnam Kissinger Camp David China Tanaka Washington William P. Rogers Alexander M. Haig National Security Council

Republicans Open Convention Monday in Miami Beach

The GOP prepares to nominate Nixon for a second term at a tightly choreographed convention in Miami Beach Florida with Vice President Agnew expected to speak. The event aims to project unity amid lingering McGovern opposition and a 11 hour slate of sessions timed for television.

Miami Beach Fla Nixon Sen. McGovern Spire T. Agnew McGovern

Mosquitoes Implicated in Serum Hepatitis Spread

Scientists report in Nature and Lancet that mosquitoes collected in East Africa carry evidence of the virus causing serum hepatitis. The findings suggest insects could spread the disease in tropical regions, with transfusions and needles dominating in temperate areas.

Lawrence K. Altman New York Times News Service NEW York Seina Aes Africa United States Nature Lancet East Africa

Discoverer Vitus Bering Opens Alaska in 1741

In 1741 the Danish navigator Vitus Bering is credited with the discovery of Alaska. The note references place and contact numbers for a local want ad, Athens 353-4612 and 232-1535.

Alaska Vitus Jonas Bering Dia Athens

Decatur Daily Dune Buggy Sold and More Wanted Ads

Local Decatur Daily want ads report a dune buggy sale and indicate 14 more items sought. The notice promotes fast action and 3 lines for 10 days.

Decatur Daily David Matthews Summerlane, SE

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