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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1972

Page

7

Nixon Campaigns Amid GAO Report and Texas Democrat Ties

The Miami Herald linked 89000 dollars in a GAO report’s bank deposits to four affluent Texas Democrats, though names were not given. Nixon relaxed at San Clemente as McGovern stayed in Washington. Shriver wrapped up a campaign trek ending in Hyannis before planned Midwest stops.

The Miami Herald Barker Texas the Herald George McGovern Nixon San Clemente McGovern Washington GAO Sargent Shriver Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation Shriver Jacob Javits New York Edward Kennedy John Tunney California Austin Tex Hyannis Mass Midwest

Suit Over Matriculation Fee Divides Alabama Town

Bessemer Alabama Mrs W K Langston says the Bessemer Board of Education sued her for a $10 matriculation fee at Greenwood Middle School for her daughter Peggy asserting the fee lacks clear use. She argues fees illegal from sixth grade but legal for grades seven through twelve and hopes state funding would cover costs. A hearing is set for Wednesday.

Bessemer, Ala W. K. Langston Bessemer Board of Education Langston Greenwood

Florette School Opens On 63 Acre Alabama Campus

The school on a 63 acre site at Florette Alabama 67 cost 2 110 965 and was nearly finished last week. About 650 students enrolled for the first day of classes as the two story building blends vocational and academic courses with emphasis on trade skills.

Florette Alabama PTA James Tucker

Longbinh and the 87th Infantry brace for home return

The article describes Charlie Co. and 87th Infantry watching AFVN for potential homegoing. It details Longbinh post as a remainder of 30,000 soldiers to be turned over to the Vietnamese Army, current US force strength across Vietnam, and the mix of American air, naval, and Army units. It notes Cav troops, helicopter gunships, and mercenary guard arrangements around Longbinh as US troops wind down operations.

Walling Charlie Co 87Th Infantry AFVN Armed Forces Vietnam Network Longbinh Red Earth G.I Star Circle Saigon Nixon da Nang Tonkin Gulf Thailand Laos Cambodia North Vietnam South Indochina South Vietnam Vietnam Bienhoa U. S. Army

Youth on Bike Hit by Car Near Decatur

Five youths were struck by a car on U.S. 31 near Flint City limits Saturday afternoon state troopers said. Ronnie Woodard, 12, was treated and released from Decatur General Hospital after the 5 25 p.m. crash. Driver Eldridge Davis, 51, of Hartselle, was not injured.

Decatur 5 U.S. 31 Flint Ronnie Woodard Decatur General Hospital Eldridge Davis Hartselle

Helicopter Crash Kills Six Near Ojai Fire Scene

In Los Padres National Forest near Ojai, a U S Forest Service helicopter crashed while assisting a 2100-man firefighting team battling a 16700 acre brush fire started by fireworks. Six aboard died. five survived. Fire lines around the 26 mile perimeter were nearly complete. nesting areas of the California condor were not affected.

Los Angeles Los Padres National Forest U.S. Forest Service California Hines Peak Ojai Forest Service Here

Five More Killed In Ireland Violence Surges

Belfast reports confirm five men killed in Northern Ireland on Saturday as violence continues. Among the dead are guerrilla fighters, two part time militiamen and two Roman Catholics shot by assassins. A sniper also died Friday raising the toll to 536 in three years of bloodshed. a Downpatrick race course blast and a UDR militiaman car explosion are noted.

Belfast Northern Ireland Downpatrick Race Course Countye Do Ulster Defense Regiment

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