Chicago policeman recalls riots during Democratic convention
Patrolman Frank Nanni, 25, defends police conduct amid five nights of clashes between demonstrators and officers near the Conrad Hilton. He condemns violence, recalls threats from crowds, and notes live TV draws thrill seekers while praising officers for maintaining order. He is newly married, a former Illinois National Guard member, and earns about $9,000 yearly.
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Prague eyed for Dresden talks on troop withdrawal
Czech and Warsaw Pact leaders plan to meet in Dresden on September 10 to begin gradual withdrawal of occupying troops. The session follows an extraordinary communist congress in Prague aimed at ending political confusion under Dubcek as normalization moves forward. Informants noted a cabinet meeting chaired by Oldrich Cernik with President Ludvik Svoboda examining the report.
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New York Times
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Humphrey names OBrien to lead DNC and campaign
Chicago AP Lawrence F. OBrien was named Democratic National Committee chairman and Humphrey campaign manager. The 51 year old Massachusetts native will have full authority, a move aimed at unifying the party after a bruising convention. Humphrey praised rivals for loyalty and urged unity as he addressed the post convention gathering.
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Communique outlines talks on gradual troop withdrawal from Czechoslovakia
The cabinet discussed normalizing the Prague crisis and a Soviet proposal to begin negotiating withdrawal of Bulgarian Hungarian East German and possibly Polish troops if the regime guarantees tranquility. Moscow describes troops as temporary yet bolsters Bohemia with permanent divisions along the West German border. The exodus from Prague has begun and censorship tightens as editors resist compulsory controls while Svoboda and Dubcek face pressure.
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Brothers Guilty In Drugs Case At Athens College
Athens two Little Neck brothers Douglas and Jeffery Tanzer aged 19 and 21 pleaded guilty in Limestone County Circuit Court to possession of unlawful narcotics and asked for probation. Judge James N Bloodworth set sentencing and probation hearings for Oct 21 after they admitted possession of one amphetamine tablet found during a dorm raid earlier this year. They were also charged with marijuana possession, but that count cannot be pursued due to the guilty plea on the other charge.
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Jeffrey Tanzer
Athens College
Limestone County
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Bloodworth
Brewer Ponders School Directive in Alabama
Gov. Albert Brewer met with Alabama school officials Friday over a federal court order mandating a minimum faculty desegregation ratio. Officials criticized timing and scope, arguing transfers of hundreds of teachers and a rapid implementation clash with tenure law and potential hearings. Results of the hearing may be appealed.
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Albert Brewer
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Brewer
Weevil Committee Forms to Tackle Boll Weevil in Limestone County
A seven man steering committee will map plans to eliminate boll weevil in southeastern Limestone County cotton. The group meets after a 100 farmer gathering at the Tennessee Valley Agricultural Experiment Station. The plan targets a 10 000 acre zone between U.S. 31 and 72 using the diapause method to reduce weevil numbers by about 90 percent and save at least 15 dollars per bale.
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Bellemina
Sevenman
Limestone County
Tennessee Valley Agricultural Experiment Station
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U.S. 31
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Gilbert Johnson
Carl Williams
Albert McDonald
Joey
Phillip Faulk
R Hargrove
Auburn University Extension
Roy Ledbetter
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Beat the Heat and Traffic Read Magazines-Paperbacks
A local ad notes Morris at 716 Bank St offers magazines and paperbacks with emphasis on avoiding heat and traffic while shopping.
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Enrollment in Decatur schools rises 291 students
Enrollment in Decatur schools for the 1968-69 term totaled 8,486, up from 8,195 a year earlier. Austin High leads with 1,454 students. Decatur High 1,139. Other campuses include Lakeside 554, Somerville Road 575, West Decatur 641, and River side 175. Schools opened Thursday and Friday. full figures expected mid next week.
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Wallace to Take Ohio Ballot Case to Supreme Court
George Wallace will appeal a Dayton federal court ruling denying his bid to have his name on the Ohio presidential ballot. The court allowed a write in campaign despite Ohio law forbidding it. The dispute moves to the U S Supreme Court.
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George Wallace
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Cash For Used Furniture and Appliances Ad
Robinson's Warehouse on Second Ave offers cash for used furniture and appliances. Call 353-2370 for details.
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