Kennedy Wallace festival speech highlights cross party unity
In Decatur Alabama Kennedy rebukes political attacks while praising Southern virtues and urges unity with Wallace. Kennedy cites injustices and warns against silencing dissent. Wallace accepts praise and grants a Patriotism Award, as observers muse on future 1976 coalitions and shifts in Democratic strength.
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Alabama Fourth of July Mishaps Claim Seven Lives
The Associated Press reports seven deaths in Alabama during the Fourth of July period. Victims include 6 year old Eddie Turpin crushed at a sawmill in Winston County, 3 year old Nell Rice burned in a Longhollow trailer fire, 13 year old Tommy Johnson drowned on Holt Reservoir, 36 year old Dilmas Ray Hamilton killed after his car wheels fell off, 21 year old George Wayne Wright and 21 year old Danny Kale Isbell in separate one car wrecks, and 16 year old Donald Powell who drowned at Lake Tuscaloosa. Continuous danger highlighted by incidents across Winston Geneva St Clair and Tuscaloosa counties. The AP notes the time frame from 6 pm Tuesday to midnight Wednesday.
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Horton Stage Hosts Pageant and Country Music Day
The festival opened with a rock band then shifted to country and western performances. Volunteers described trash buildup from 9 a.m. onward while contestants prepared for bathing suit preliminaries. Booths sold drinks and crafts as bingo and games drew crowds despite brief rain.
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Kennedy Walks Tightrope Between Wallace and Kennedy Audience
Harris notes Kennedy signaled support for states rights and local control while avoiding a central speaking role at the festival. State reps Slate Carter Martin and Cauthen comment on Kennedy Wallace dynamic, Kennedy charisma, and possible 1976 implications without signaling a ticket.
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Woman produces pistol during dispute ending in fatal shot
Police said the argument continued in the yard at Trammell's home when a woman produced a pistol and took it from a man. Three shots were fired and a .32 caliber bullet struck Brooks in the upper left chest. He died at the scene. Mrs. Sears had testified against Brooks in February on assault with intent to murder. Brooks was found innocent on February 28.
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Late New York Stock Selected List NOON DOW JONES
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Wall Street Edges Lower Amid Weak Dollar and Rising Rates
Stock prices drifted lower as traders paused on the sidelines. The Dow fell 3.91 to 870.26 while declines led advances on the NYSE by nearly 2 to 11. Amex listed Syntex rose 1 percent to 88, Memorex slipped to 5 after it disclosed discussions about selling a majority stake that could dilute common stockholders.
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Over the Counter Securities Quoted Interdealer Prices
Quotations from the NASO reflect representative interdealer prices as of about 10 a.m. Interdealer market changes occur through the day. Prices exclude retail markup markdown or commissions.
Limestone Board To Discuss Trinity High Reopening
The Limestone County Board of Education will discuss reopening Trinity High School for the 1973 74 year. Harold Smith proposed opening the school which had been closed by a federal court order three years ago amidst festival remarks and bipartisan reactions.
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