Humphrey Says Wallace Would Support Him for President
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey says Alabama Governor George C. Wallace would back him if he is the Democratic nominee and could actively advocate for him. He cites possible Wallace support from Jackson and Muskie, but not McGovern, and notes Wallace’s potential delegates backing Humphrey if no nominee is chosen early.
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Maine
George McGovern
South Dakota
Wallace Hospital Stay Nearing End
Wallace, partially paralyzed, ends a 53 day hospital stay and flies to the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach to announce plans. aides say he will reveal a major political move upon arrival, stop in Montgomery first, with Lt. Gov. Beasley acting governor since June 4. The Alabama governor has trained with leg braces and a 32 inch walking bar, lifting weights and doing pushups from a wheelchair. Fire in Athens damages a home, stove and kitchen with grease start. Wallace trails McGovern and Humphrey in delegate count and aims to influence busing and tax reform. NBC reports Wallace has withdrawn from a special.
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Seminar Bound Student Eyeing Medical Career
Connie Belew 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Belew, from Alabama, was chosen from 485 applicants to represent the state at the Explorer's Space Seminar at Cape Kennedy, Florida. She will attend July 16 to 22, aiming toward a medical career and space exploration.
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Austin High Alumna Chosen for Space Future Tour
Connie Lamar, Austin High graduate and Birmingham Southern freshman, selected among 50 youths from across the states to tour Cape Kennedy facilities in Florida. She will meet space scientists, view launch gantry, and possibly ride the gantry. Connie plans to study biology and become a general practitioner, praising Birmingham Southern for its medical program.
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Eighteen Cases Set for Morgan Court Hearings
Eighteen cases were scheduled in Morgan County Court today including possession of paraphernalia and indecent exposure. The Meet the Press program proceeds as planned Sunday with five other Democratic presidential contenders in the race.
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Huntsville Man Charged With Manslaughter
A 43 year old Huntsville man was charged with first degree manslaughter in the June 16 traffic death of Charles Thomas Bell Jr. in a flaming three car collision on Alabama 24 west of Decatur. The warrant was issued by Circuit Judge Newton B Powell. Bell was 24 and a Vietnam veteran.
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Decatur
Willie James Cain
Shephard Dr
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Thunderbird Drive- In
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Starkville
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Beasley probes Alabama Power expenses in probe of rate hikes
Acting Gov. Jere Beasley questioned legal and promotional spending by Alabama Power Company as a $30 million rate increase faces the Public Service Commission. He cited more than $5 million in selling expenditures, $600,000 in legal fees, and $712,000 in advertising for sales promotions, calling for scrutiny of what is legitimate.
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Pair Held In Larceny
Two Michigan residents were arrested and charged with petit larceny after an automobile battery was stolen from R and R Shell Service Station on 6th Avenue NE. The suspects were apprehended on U.S. 31 and held at Limestone County Jail before transfer to police.
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Decatur
Athens
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Limestone County
Brief boat house fire at Decatur Harbor causes minor damage
A wiring shortage sparked a brief fire in a boat house at Decatur Boat Harbor Wednesday night. Owner John Glasscock said damage was under $100, crediting the Decatur Fire Department for quick action. His 27-foot cabin cruiser inside the boat house survived undamaged.
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Emergency crisis numbers and contacts from Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily lists the Crisis Call Center numbers 355 8000 for personal crises and guidance for possible poisoning. It advises calling the hospital or a family physician if needed and dialing 0 to reach an operator when unsure which emergency number to use.
Action solves problems through The Decatur Daily advice column
Readers submit questions about a Huntsville TV album order, a Decatur mobile home loan insurance refund, and china repair. Kay Yarbrough says expect Country Love album within six weeks. contact after two weeks if not received. A loan company clarifies it did not insure or cancel policy and advises follow up.
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Decatur
Kay Yarbrough
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