South Viets Retake Que Son Town in Que Son Valley
South Vietnamese troops recaptured the district town of Que Son in the Que Son Valley amid opposing fighting in the south threatening Saigon’s Mekong Delta rice routes. A tank column faced heavy defenses two miles from the town as part of a 10 000 strong counteroffensive with ongoing air and artillery strikes and ongoing casualties.
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Robbery and Shooting Reported at Downtown Shoe Store
Police questioned a man in the Friday morning armed robbery of Blue Ribbon Shoe Store where a lone robber stole about 105 dollars from the register and shot employee Johnny Tubbs during a struggle over a .22 pistol Tubbs was wounded in the abdomen and underwent surgery. he is in satisfactory condition. Owner Theo Pitts witnessed the incident and described the confrontation.
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McGovern Courting Female Voters and New Jersey Hope
McGovern, once cool on the ticket, pledges strong support and adds five women to his staff to woo female voters. Shriver secures Hudson County backing after addressing mayor Fitzpatrick, who had earlier hesitations about the candidate. In Saigon, heavy fighting and ambush losses weigh on government forces as U S air strikes widen.
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19th Amendment Goes Into Effect in 1920
Today marks the 1920 enforcement of the 19th Amendment granting women voting rights equal to men. The notice also lists ads for contact numbers in Athens and nearby areas.
Courtland Parish House Fire Blamed On Wiring
Faulty wiring is blamed for a Friday afternoon blaze heavily damaging a brick dwelling adjacent to the Courtland church. Fire crews arrived around 1:30 p.m. and gained control shortly after, with significant damage to bedrooms and the back utility area. No injuries were reported. Estimated damage is $25,000, with $10,000 in personal belongings lost. The family planned to stay with friends as church officials assess repair prospects.
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Wallace Celebrates Birthday At Capitol
Gov. George C. Wallace, 53, home in Montgomery after surgery and rehabilitation, greets state officials and staff in a Capitol wheelchair welcome. Gifts include ten new suits, a $100 gift certificate, and cigars as he recuperates from injuries from the Laurel assassination attempt.
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Fischer Spassky draw in 18th World Championship game
Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky agreed to a draw in the 18th game in Reykjavik after a threefold repetition. The half point kept Fischer 10.5 to 7.5 ahead with six games remaining. Spassky must score four points to retain the title.
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Football Preview Puts North Alabama Teams in Spotlight
Decatur Daily readers get the 22 edition previewing the 1972 season with a 48 page tabloid on high school and college teams. Coaches profiles and SEC analysis are featured, plus special home field coverage in Sunday paper.
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