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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

25 Aug 1968

Page 11

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1968

Page

11

Spirit of America Platoon Praised at Fort Benning

At Fort Benning Georgia the Spirit of America Platoon a 40 man Decatur Alabama group now in its fifth week of basic training earns praise from Captain Donald S Bergin and Staff Sergeant Thaddeus Wilson The platoon stands out with a blue and gold guidon and contributed to rifle marksmen success including Private Robert M Elser Jr earning top marks and the red helmet of a Top Gun while leaders predict a record final score for the battalion and the platoon aims to be the best in the unit.

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Fort Benning Spirit of America Decatur Ala Army U. S. Army Training Center Infantry For Benning 1St Training Brigade Donald S. Bergin Thaddeaus Wilson Pla Bergin Robert M. Elser Jr Randall Road Huntsville Richard A. Heflin Jr Curtis Baxley Charles Wilson Wilson
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Wallace claims 43rd ballot spot in Oregon

George C. Wallace secured his 43rd state ballot position in Oregon and planned a weekend campaign and rest in Southern California. Oregon electors affiliated with Wallace nominated Margin Griffin for vice president and adopted the slogan Independent for President while a security-heavy scene played out with spectators and demonstrators.

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Portland Ore George C. Wallace Alabama California Assembly of Electors Oregon Wallace Margin Griffin Georgia
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