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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1968

Page

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Wallace aims for presidential ballot in multiple states

Wallace plans to appear on California and Texas ballots amid Democratic and Republican maneuvering. Louisiana Governor McKeithen vows to pressure for Johnson on Louisiana's ballot while conservative Democrats eye a Wallace primary. a Texas American Party drive will seek 15,000 signatures and precinct conventions to place Wallace on the ballot.

Associated Press George Waldace California Louisiana Johnson Texas Wallace Lone Star John McKeithen George Wallace Baton Rouge Houston American Party Weaver Moore Moore

Wallace predicts nationwide ballot access for American Independent Party

Speaking to about 200 supporters and reporters, Wallace said the party could qualify in about ten states with 30 to 60 day deadlines, and that Ohio might be difficult due to a state law. He added that if the party can get on the California ballot, it can reach all states.

Wallace McKeithen Johnson Democratic State Central Committee Democratic Committee American Independent Party Ohio California

Brumback Trial Set For Monday

H. J. Red Brumback owner of Red's IGA Foodliner faces two counts for violating the state's Sunday closing law. He heads nearly 100 cases in a two week Morgan County Court split session beginning Monday after October arrests during a Sunday operations crackdown led by Morgan County Solicitor Lewis H. West.

H. J Red) Brumback Red IGA Foodliner Brumback Morgan County Lewis H. West Decatur West Lee Brumback

Last-born quintuplet dies in Australia at four days old

Watemelee Brisbane report says the fourth child in Mrs Patricia Graham's quintuplets died at four days old. No threat to the remaining four babies was noted. In Florida, Gov Claude Kirk vowed to oppose George Wallace nationwide, calling him outdated and anti American.

Brisbane Australia Patricia Graham Tallahasse Fla Claude Kirk George Wallace Florida Alabama

Pinkerton president, family die in Alabama plane crash

In Talladega Alabama a four seater aircraft carrying Pinkerton Security Inc president his wife and mother in law crashed near the city killing all aboard. The accident occurred Wednesday night and authorities investigated the cause.

Talladega, Ala Pinkerton Security Inc

Blaiberg Patient Improves. NBC TV Contract Details Revealed

Dr Philip Blaiberg shows improvement two days after heart transplant and his lawyers say NBC contract funds will be donated to heart operation charities rather than personal use. The agreement, for fifty thousand dollars, was disclosed as part of NBC's exclusive rights deal.

Cape Town South Africa Philip Blaiberg National Broadcasting Co New York Blaiberg Dr. Blaiberg Blaibergs NBC Philip

Man of the Year Layman cited by Progressive Farmer

Horace Maynard Layman, longtime Decatur Daily farm editor, was named Alabama Man of the Year by The Progressive Farmer for his work on cotton legislation and agricultural policy. The award will be presented at the Alabama Press Association meeting in February.

Horace Maynard Layman Decatur Daily Alabama Progressive Farmer Alabama Press Association Vernon Miller Miller North Alabama Layman Lister Hill John Sparkman E. P. Garrett iDecatur Huntsville Horace M. Layman Maysville Madison County Gurley Pig Club Canning Club Auburn Extension Service Decatur Kiwanis Club YMCA Vinemont Decatur Louisville and Nashville Connecticut Mills Co Eleanor Bird Tyron N.C Decasee Progressive

Waters' Stock Donation To Athens Be Transferred

The 90000 dollar stock gift from N H Waters Sr to Athens College will instead fund arthritic research at the University of Alabama Medical College in Birmingham. Athens College trustees must decide if Waters can reclaim the securities, with the May board meeting the next step.

Athens Athens College N. H.waters Sr University of Alabama Medical Birmingham R. Carl Martin Waters Board of Trustees

Decatur's Magnavox Dealer For 11 Years

Robinson Furniture announces location on Second Avenue in Decatur as Magnavox dealer for 11 years continuing to serve customers with home electronics and appliances.

Decatur Magnavox Robinson Furn

Markets At A Glance

New York cotton moves higher on irregular trading while stocks fall. Chicago wheat rises on peace rumor chatter as corn and oats gain. Soybeans rise on strong demand. Hog prices up sharply by 25 with 4,500 receipts. slaughter steers scarce with 500 head and top price near 27.25.

New York Chicago

Morgan County Coroner Sets Jan 11 Jury for Hunter death

Morgan County Coroner John McBride tentatively schedules January 11 to convene a six member coroner's jury to determine if the death of 34 year old Mary Faye Hunter is murder. The hearing at the courthouse will start at 10 a.m. and last one day. Hunter disappeared May 6 and her remains were found October 14 at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

Cora Blair Morgan County John McBride Mary Faye Hunter Redstone Arsenal Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge McBride Hunter Dewey Houser Decature Flint Creek

North Vietnam Eyes Talk Site Involves Laos Capitals

A Laotian source says North Vietnam asked Laos Cambodia and Burma if their capitals could host preliminary peace talks. Hanoi officials confirmed the report but offered no firm stance. Premier Souvanna Phouma reportedly favored Vientiane while Phnom Penh was seen as more likely.

Vientiane Laos North Vietnam Cambodia Burma Vietnam U.S Hanoi Nguyen Chan Souvanna Phouma Prince Souvanna Phno Penh

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