Six Promises Said To Justify Prague Invasion
Report cites East European sources claiming the Kremlin decided to intervene in Czechoslovakia after Brezhnev cited six alleged secret promises made at Cierna and Bratislava. The points included press control, limiting non Communist groups, strengthening security forces, protecting conservative Communists, ending polemics, and a personal pledge to purge liberal leaders.
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New York Times
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Cierna
Bratislava
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Presidium
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Loyalty oath tightens grip on Alabama delegation
The Credentials Committee backed a modified loyalty pledge for Alabama's 50 delegates and 30 alternates, threatening to reduce their votes if rivals fail to settle by Saturday. Gov. Richard J. Hughes cited concerns over minority inclusion and warned of possible action if Georgia factions also fail to unify.
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Chicago
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Alabama
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Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
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United States of America
Woodroof Eyes Judgeship in Morgan-Limestone Circuit
Athens attorney Bruce Sherrill has withdrawn from a potential list for the Morgan Limestone circuit judgeship. Limestone County attorney Jim Woodroof, 44, is considering seeking the post as Judge James N. Bloodworth nears State Supreme Court election. Bloodworth has the Democratic nomination and is expected to win.
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Bruce Sherrill
Morgan-Limestone
James N. Bloodworth
State Supreme Court
Limestone County
Jimmy Woodroof
Bloodworth
Supreme Court
Republican Executive Committee
Alfred Goldthwaite
Woodruff
Hottest August Day in Decatur Since 1956
The Decatur area recorded 101 degrees on Friday, August the hottest August day since 1956. Weather officials at the Decatur Huntsville Weather Bureau noted a 102 degree high possible today, with 101 degrees logged just before 4 p.m. The airport weather bureau’s establishment is cited in the report.
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Decatur
Decatur-Huntsville
Weather Bureau
Airport Weather Bureau
Jon Moores Named as Jaycees Four Outstanding Young Men Nominee
Decatur attorney Jon Moores is among 38 nominees for the Alabama Jaycees Four Outstanding Young Men award to be chosen at a Tuscaloosa banquet. The selections proceed on the basis of community service and professional achievement. Moores, a Vanderbilt Law graduate, has practiced in Decatur since 1958.
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Decatur
Jon Moores
Alabama Jaycees
Tuscaloosa
Moores
Vanderbilt University School of Law
Cad- See
Decatur's Magnavox Dealer for 11 Years
Robinson Furniture on Second Ave advertises as Decatur's Magnavox dealer for 11 years and lists contact number 353-2370 with ad copy.
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Decatur
Magnavox
Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Johnson nomination hint sparks Texas delegation debate
Texas Democrat Frank C. Erwin says growing sentiment exists to re enter Johnson name for the Democratic convention if the unit rule is banned. He notes Texans might switch from Gov. John Connally to Johnson, despite Johnson's disavowal of candidacy. White House declines to comment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Texas
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White House
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Eugene J. McCarthy
Frank C. Erwin
Erwin
John. B. Connally
Irwin
Svoboda and Russ Clash in Moscow Talks
Czechoslovak President Ludvik Svoboda met Soviet leaders in Moscow seeking the withdrawal of occupation troops and a new Prague regime. Tass said talks were frank and comradely, with disagreements implied. Rumors spread that Dubcek and Cernik may be in Moscow.
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Ludvik Svoboda
Kremlin
Tass
Svoboda
Prague
Communist Party
Alexander Dubcek
Oldrich Cernik
Prague Radio
Dubcek
Cernik
Foreign Ministry
Beat the Heat and Traffic Reed Magazines
A fragment from a newspaper item mentions Reed Magazines and a slogan about beating heat and traffic. The readable text is limited and lacks clear event details, dates, or involved organizations.
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