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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1968

Page

8

Area Deaths and Accidents Reported Across Alabama

The article lists multiple fatal and injury accidents across Alabama with names ages and locations. Included are Nesbitt Bottling Company employees Clifton and Nathaniel Scott of Decatur and others from Central Gulf Coast towns as well as a helicopter crash near Ozark and various drownings and pedestrian incidents reported by authorities. The Associated Press notes holiday accidental deaths from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday.

Scott Appel Nesbitt Bottling Company Decatur Reynolds Funeral Home Clifton Scott Betty Jean Scott Judy Pearl Scott Angela Scott Lisa Michelle Scott Julie Scott Sherry Scott Carolyn Scott Carl Thomas Scott Clifton Nathaniel Scott Robert Scott Frances Odell Scott Clara May Scott Minnié Lee Scott Ruth Mae Gladney Margarie Tucker Atlanta Dorothy Ann Wallace Hartselle Wilbert Scott Highway Patrol Johnny L. Gumpee Jerry Joe McBride Central Ala Goodwater John Stokes Lucy Frisco City Lucky U.S. 84 Monroeville Robert Jimmy Lee Scott Morgan County Albert Morris Alphine Shelby County Coosa River U.S Prichard Charles R. Sallee Hatch N.M Wayne Hampson Athens Mobile Sammie L. Carter Hardaway Teresa Lynn Wilkes Clanton William Henry Haggard Harold Buck Jr Gadsden George P. Dunn Trussville Gwendolin Oliver Enterprise Associated Press

Third heart transplant graft faces matching challenges

Background notes a hepatitis attack on Blaiberg June 10 prompting Bernard to return from Europe. The article recalls the earlier operation and the difficulty in finding a donor with compatible blood and cellular types. Blaiberg waited three weeks for a suitable heart and a hospital source cites signs of rejection and tentative permission to proceed with a new transplant.

Blaiberg Barnard Europe Blaier Groote Schuur Cape Town City

New B52 Raids Weaken North Vietnam Front

The report notes multiple B52 raids around the capital area and 175 miles northeast near Khanh Hoa as Hanoi resumes buildup. Light ground action lands near a central highlands radio station while a lull in fighting extends into a fourth week. Naval and air losses rise as two F4 Phantoms are shot down with four crewmen listed missing. Returns mention Hanoi claims of enemy capture of two airmen amid rising casualties.

Saigon Khanh Hoa Central Highlands Hanoi Paris U.S North Vietnam Panhandle Air Force Radio Hanois

Johnson visits El Salvador and Central America progress

President Johnson toured Central America announcing $85 million in aid for five nations and programs from education to rural electrification. He praised regional cooperation and self help while crowds in San Salvador addressed demonstrations with precautions as eggs were thrown at his motorcade.

el Salvador Guatemala Honduras Costa Rica Johnson Central America United States

Wallace Says Third Party On All States Except Ohio

George C. Wallace announced his American Independent party will appear on ballot in about 34 states and may add 10 more, leaving Ohio as the only major state still undecided. He plans to file sufficient Ohio signatures by Aug. 5 and will pursue court action if needed.

Dayton Ohio George C. Wallace Wallace Alabama Ted W. Brown Brown Columbus Jet Stadium Baseball Park Ance Congress of Racial Equality

Athens Woman Fatally Shot At Her Home

Mrs. A. B. Dunnavant 41 was found in the bathroom of her home at 1116 East Pryor Street after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A .22 rifle was located at the scene. her husband Dr. A. D. Dunnavant was away visiting relatives. She worked as a nurse at Athens Limestone Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by McConnell Funeral Home of Athens.

Athens A. B. Dunnavant Limestone County Charlie’ Sammett East Pryor St Athens-Limestone Hospital Sammett A. D. Dunnavant

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