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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1972

Page

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Kidnap Probe Nets Hunt For Long Haired Suspects

Area lawmen combed woods near Cedar Cove Road after a woman was abducted from her home and a $50,000 ransom demanded. Mrs Barbara Woods, in her 30s and mother of two, was reportedly uninjured. two unidentified men fled into the woods after dragging her away at gunpoint. Police used dogs and a multi‑department search, with about 30 officers at the scene, but the suspects were not found by nightfall.

Bill Cornwell MT. Zion — Area Here Morgan County John C. McBride Barbara Woods Hartseller McBride Cedar Cove Rd Mrs. Woods Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Auxiliary Hartselle Falkville Huntsville Mt. Zion Huntsville Police Woods the Woods Joyce Drake Drake

Daley 58 Delegates Ousted By Credentials Committee

Washington AP The Democratic Credentials Committee voted to unseat Chicago Mayor Richard J Daley and 58 Illinois delegates as part of a push by George McGovern forces. The 71 to 61 vote reflected a party split, with Daley backers planning appeals to the Circuit Court after federal rulings cited Illinois election law violations and new rules requiring women youths and minority representation.

Washington Chicago Richard J. Daley Illinois George McGovern Miami Beach Credentials Committee McGovern California Daley U.S Democratic Party Circuit Court of Appeals Wayne W. Whalen Whalen

Freedom Awards To Be Presented By Marine Hero

Gunnery Sgt George Amyotte U S Marine Corps recruiter and Silver Star Purple Heart recipient will present Freedoms Foundation Awards to Alabama recipients Tuesday at the Spirit of America Festival. Amyotte praised the foundation for honoring patriotism and urged recognition of American heritage and freedom principles.

George Amyotte U.S. Marine Corps Freedoms Foundation Alabama Amyotte Freedom Foundation Amyette Democratic Republic Valley Forge Sgt Marine Corps

Canada Created by British North America Act in 1867

On this date in 1867 the Dominion of Canada was formed by the British North America Act. Quick weather forecasts show partly cloudy skies with a high near 87 and a low around 65. Highs Sunday also near 87. River page 2 provides the complete weather map. It’s a privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.

Dominion of Canada Tennessee Valley

Northwest pilots strike halts talks as work stops

In Minneapolis the 1600 pilots strike blocks negotiations with Northwest Airlines as the carrier refuses to resume talks until crews return to work. In Belfast a man is shot dead amid a fragile cease-fire under review. In Saigon South Vietnamese troops push toward Quang Tri while facing intermittent heavy resistance. In Detroit a man who aided a hijacking suspect in the past is charged with aiding and abetting the crime.

Minneapolis, Mins Northwest Airlines Saigon Quang Tri City Detroit FBI Martin McNally Pere Ind American Airlines

Social Security boost headed to Nixon for signature

Congress sent President Nixon a bill to raise Social Security benefits by 20 percent, the largest increase in history, with funding through higher payroll taxes in 1973 and 1974. The measure, approved 82-4 in the Senate and 302-35 in the House, faces a possible veto despite Democratic opposition to that outcome.

Washington Congress Nixon Treasury Senate House Frank Church D-Ida

Agnew Attacks McGovern Over Hanoi Begging Remark

Vice President Agnew condemned Senator McGovern as a fraud and said his Hanoi promise to beg for POW release shows a "philosophy" of appeasement. He likened McGovern to Neville Chamberlain, accusing him of retreat and of playing politics with prisoners of war.

Frank Lynn New York Times News Service New York Agnew Sen George McGovern McGovern Hanoi America Richard Nixon Neville Chamberlain Nixon North Vietnam South Carolina Columbia D.C South Dakota

Buy Where The Price 16 Right

Sporting goods prices in today’s listings feature a highlighted value of 16 in the marketing text. The note emphasizes deals on velves and related equipment.

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Woods Home Harry Perry R. P. Sorrells Phillip Woods Barbara Ray Kielton Rommel Billy Smith Freedom Marine Hero Region Financial Comte Oorti Oes ‘Editorials Tvlog E’tainment Dial Athens Belfast Northern Ireland By Joe Hall John W. Byrnes Wisconsin John G. Veneman the Health, Education and Welfare Department Russell B. Long Dla Robinson Funiture Second Avenue Decatur
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