Alabama Court Rejects Redistricting Challenge
A federal judge ruled the Alabama congressional redistricting plan certified by Gov. Wallace is constitutional and satisfies equal voting protection. The suit, filed as a class action by Black voters, claimed the eight district map diluted their votes but the court found no racial influence in the plan.
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Montgomery
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Alabama
US District Court
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Ben Cherner
Jefferson County
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Justice Court Set Feb 16 in Morgan County
The Morgan County Justice Court will begin operations Feb 16 with Judge Robert L. Milam presiding. Milam, appointed by a panel of judges and officials, said the court will meet Wednesdays at 8 a.m and start handling cases after initial setup.
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C. Bennett McRae
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Thornton
Dick) Fleming
Heath Inks Britain Into Common Market
Britain Denmark Ireland and Norway signed the treaties to join the European Common Market, uniting 257 million people in 10 countries. A Swedish protester struck Heath with a bag of ink delaying the signing. 500 demonstrators were cleared from the square at Egmont Palace in Brussels. Heath signed with Otto Krag Jack Lynch and Trygve Bratteli.
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Ireland
Norway
European Common Market
Edward Heath
Egmont Palace
Karine Cooper
London
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Otto Krag
Jack Lynch
Trygve Brattell
Lawmaker Takes Aim At Government Secrecy
Washington AP veteran critic Rep John E Moss aims to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act this year. He argues classification should be used only for clear national interest and calls for broader court review and penalties for overclassification. He estimates 98 percent of stockpiled secret material could be released as historical record.
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Washington
John E. Moss
D-Calif.ra
Moss
Pentagon
Anderson
My Lai
Mansfield Doubts New Laos Cambodia Aid in Laos Crisis
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield questioned whether Congress would approve extra funds for U S operations in Laos and Cambodia as North Vietnamese advances threaten both countries. He spoke as officials in Vientiane signaled possible needs for more money and blamed the See ADDITIONAL on Page A$.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Congress
U.S
Laos
Cambodia
Montana
Vientiane
TVA Plans 76 Million Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Budget
TVA will spend 76 million dollars in the new fiscal year for continued Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant construction. A TVA spokesman in Knoxville framed the funds as routine year to year appropriations not a major expansion. The first unit is expected to begin operations later this year.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Browns Ferry
William Brock
R-Tenn
TVA
Knoxville
Brock
Pueblo Seizure Shocks U S Navy in 1968
On this date in 1968 North Korea seized the U S Navy ship Pueblo and held its 83 crewmen as spies. The incident drew international attention and heightened tensions in the region.
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North Korea
Pueblo
Children Face Death With Honest Help, Says Expert
Dr Elisabeth Kubler Ross cites a seven year old leukemia patient Susie who asked what happens after death. She found comfort in the minister s hopeful response and urged honest communication with dying children. At Babies Hospital a one day nurse workshop stressed openness and family support as key to easing the process.
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Jane E. Brody
New York Times News Service
New York
Susie
Jesus
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Ross
Babies Hospital
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Peke-A-Poo Puppies Wanted in Decatur Daily Ad
Clark Bynum Tanner 1 sold Peke-A-Poo puppies and received 17 more responses. 17 Peke-A-Poo puppies remain sought by buyers, 10 weeks old and female. Call after 4 30 p m. 355 9794. Want Ads promise results with a three line ten day ad for four dollars.
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Tanner
Decatur Daily
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