Rockefeller Would Beat Johnson If 1968 Election Held Today
A Times national survey across all 50 states finds Nelson Rockefeller as the strongest Republican contender to defeat President Johnson. Rockefeller would carry 378 electoral votes to Johnson’s 100, with Wallace at 60 and Nixon 0 in the main scenario.
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Cullman Hospital Addition Planned
Cullman Hospital plans a 2 million 78 bed expansion to be built west of the current facility. Administrator Gilbert Taylor said federal funds are sought by Sept. 1 with about 400000 local support and construction planned to start spring 1969 if funds are approved. He expects a November decision on federal funding.
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GIs Weather First Of Truce Amid Fresh Violence
In Saigon, U S forces report no GI deaths in the first 24 hours of the New Year truce despite at least 66 incidents and 98 Communist deaths during the stand down. Details continue on page A-2.
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Nation's New Year Traffic Toll Drops Yet Still High
The National Safety Council had warned 460 to 540 deaths during the 78 hour holiday period. By 7 a.m. today 226 fatalities had occurred with 17 hours remaining before midnight. Last weekend saw 484 deaths from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight amid severe winter weather.
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Hearing For Irvin Youth Set Jan. 14
A 13-year-old boy, Jerry Irvin of Union Grove 1, held in his mother’s shooting death, will have a Jan. 14 9 a.m. hearing in Morgan County Juvenile Court. He was moved Sunday to the Flint juvenile detention home after family concerns about school and holidays. Authorities, including Sheriff David Sandlin and Coroner John McBride, turned him over to juvenile officials following the incident between Union Hill and Morgan City. Attorneys Ralph and Rudolph Slate were appointed by the Juvenile Court.
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Union Grove 1
Morgan County
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Flint
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Lorene Irvin
Union Hill
Morgan City
Decatur
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Rudolph Slate
Seventh Child Born At Decatur General Hospital
On New Year’s Day 1968 William Lee Lancaster of Trinity waits in Decatur General Hospital’s maternity ward for the birth of his seventh child and first of the year. The report notes the ticking clock and the family’s anticipation as the event unfolds.
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Decatur General
Morgan County
Ed Bruchac
Trinity
Lancaster
Decatur General Hospital
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Ice overpasses prompt gravelting by Decatur police
North Alabama roads iced up late morning with slick 14th Street and Gordon Drive overpasses. Highway Patrol reported the danger as Decatur police said gravel crews were deployed on overpasses to improve traction. In Cape Town, doctors waited for a donor heart as the dentist’s diseased heart worsened.
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Magnavox Dealer Lists 11 Cars for Sale Ad
Magnavox dealer advertises 11 cars available with Robinson Furniture on Socant Avenue. Contact 353-2370 for details and pricing.
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