Baxley Seeks Rehearing On Reapportionment Plan
Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley said he will request a rehearing in federal court to argue against the legislature reapportionment plan. He criticizes county splitting and aims to present new figures to persuade the three-judge panel. The issue centers on Morgan County being divided into multiple districts and the broader congressional redistricting pending a court order.
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Scottsboro
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Justice Department
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Wallace Set For Florida Dem Primary Bid
Alabama Governor George Wallace plans to enter the 1972 Democratic presidential primary in Florida and possibly other states. Campaign director Charles Snider said a Tallahassee announcement is likely next week as Wallace weighs Indiana Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania and Tennessee primaries. Wallace is vacationing in Key Biscayne and could pursue the nomination.
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Freezing Weather Brings Ice Hazard and Minor Injuries
A trough of winter weather brought freezing rain sleet and snow with a predicted low of 10 degrees amid hazardous driving Tuesday night and morning. State Troopers reported all roads open with few accidents while icy spots on bridges drew caution. Two men injured in a car pickup collision on Alabama 67 at Florette were transported to Pineview Hospital. Glasgow admitted for observation is in good condition.
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Huntsville
FBI Probes Security Leaks Centered on Kissinger NSC
The FBI leads a probe into leaks of classified material to reporters tied to White House policy decisions on India Pakistan and the Middle East. Officials say the National Security Council headed by Henry Kissinger is the focus though no agency has been ruled out.
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On This Date in 1895 Wilhelm Roentgen Announces X‑Ray Discovery
The item notes the German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen announcing the X‑ray discovery on this date in 1895. It mentions weather outlook with a 30 percent precipitation chance today and a high around 30, plus a map and river page reference. It closes with a Tennessee Valley privilege motto.
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Tennessee Valley
Vietnam War policy tied to prisoner release
AP dispatches report Hanoi demands the United States end Vietnamization to secure the release of Americans held by North Vietnam. In other items Atlanta notes Bobby Dodd hints at replacing himself as athletic director with John McKenna, while Washington reports NHTSA is reviewing power brake defects with no determined safety hazard yet.
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United States
Atlanta
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Georgia Tech
James Boyd
John McKenna
Washington
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
88 Homes For Sale In Decatur Daily Want Ads
Classification 300 highlights 88 homes listed for sale with price size and location. The Decatur Daily Want Ads promise low cost placement and marketplace connection for buyers and sellers. Readers are urged to call 303-4612 by day or 353-4739 nights and holidays for ads.
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Wallace Worries Candidate Muskie
Washington report on Gov. George C. Wallace entering Democratic primaries and complicating Sen. Edmund Muskie's nomination bid. Analysis explores Florida's pivotal role, potential impact on Henry M. Jackson and Muskie's prospects across upcoming primaries, and how Wallace's moves could reshape the Democratic race.
Pollution Hearing Set Across Alabama Thursday
Area residents and industries may testify at the Alabama Air Pollution Control enmsson hearing in Decatur starting 9 a.m at the Highway Department auditorium on Alabama 20. Testimony can be in person or via written statements for the transcript.
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Enmsson
Decatur
Highway Department
Alabama 20
Alabama
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