McGovern Confident HHH Demands Loyalty
Senator George McGovern launched his final drive for the Democratic nomination in Miami Beach declaring he will be the nominee the party pledges loyalty to. He declined to answer what he would do if denied the nomination and urged fairness as credentials debates extend the convention proceedings.
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Miami Beach
Fla
George McGovern
White House
McGovern
Democratic National Committee
Ifornia
California
Miami International
Lee McGovern
Kissinger says North Vietnam may seek serious peace talks
San Clemente California Henry Kissinger said he has some reason to believe Hanoi is ready for serious negotiations to end the Vietnam War. He warned the US cannot be sure until talks resume in Paris this week and stressed he is open minded about prospects rather than optimistic. He cited intense diplomatic activity since May 4 when talks broke off.
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New York Times
San Clemente
Calif
Henry A. Kissinger
North Vietnam
Kissinger
United States
Paris
White House
Kissingers
Hanoi
Train Kills Athens Man Finding Runaway Dogs
A Louisville and Nashville freight train struck and killed 7 year old Herzsie Richard Bud Robinson of Athens between Wells and Carey crossings in Limestone County. Relatives said he was searching for runaway hunting dogs when killed. The engineer and conductor found the body after stopping the 111 car train. the body was taken to McConnell Funeral Home with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Athens
Louisville and Nashville
Here
Limestone County
Frank Padgett
Herzsie Richard
Bud) Robinson
Athens 9
Robinson
L. X. Presley
J. G. Griffin
Wells
Carey Crossings
McConnell Funeral Home
Martha Jones Perfects Golf Swing Photo Feature
A color photo highlights Martha Jones practicing her golf swing with a note that today’s woman athlete balances style and strength. The caption hints at a broader story on page E-1 about women’s evolving roles in sports and athletics.
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Martha Jones
Billy Smith
Chattanooga Bridge Pair Wins in Open Session
Chattanooga duo Cardinal Woolsey and Lance Mauren won the Saturday qualifying open pairs in the summer sectional duplicate bridge tournament at Decatur Inn. Gerald Newman and his wife from Birmingham also qualified, with Memphis pair R Rogers and L Hertzel, and others from Bastabaga Decatur and Nashville. Masters and non masters events listed with several other players and locales. References to Huntsville and Florence among the standings.
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Cardinal Woolsey
Lance Mauren
Chattanooga
Decatur Inn
Gerald Newman
Birmingham
R. Rogers
L. Hertzel
Memphis
Mike Jinks
Bastabaga
Bruce Bernard
Decatur
Huntsville
H. R. Thompson
Hobbs
E. V. Russell
Florence
P. F. Walton
Sheffield
John H. Allen
Jackson
Enoch Poole
G. L. Corts
D. H. Ware
Nashville
R. E. Pitman
D.C. Shafer
Hunteville
J. G. Regan
Soviet Rockets Threaten U S Over Cuba Castro Oust Action
A 1960 item notes Soviet threats of rockets against the United States if the Castro government in Cuba is ousted. Weather forecast shows a high near 89 and a 30 percent rain chance today, low around 70, with a 20 percent tonight. Map and river page referenced. It’s described as a Tennessee Valley privilege.
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United States
Cuba
Fired Principal Sues Over Hatton High School Firing
James T. Brown, former Hatton High School principal, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Birmingham alleging the Lawrence County Board of Education denied him a hearing and right to attorney before firing. The suit seeks reinstatement.
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Moulton
James T. Brown
Hatton High School
U.S. District Court
Birmingham
Brown
Lawrence County Board of Education
Decatur Daily Want Ad Sells Baby Bed
Oscar Stripling of 1004 7th Ave SW sold a baby bed through a Decatur Daily Want Ad and drew three additional responses. The paper notes more than 75,000 want ads published in 1972 January through June, urging readers to place a Fast Action ad today.
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Decatur Daily
Oscar Stripling
7Th Ave
Nights Saudays and HoliDays Classified Ad
A classified ad from The Decatur Daily features what appears to be an Athens listing with contact numbers 353-4612 and 333-478, inviting inquiries about events or services during nights and holidays. The ad includes a dialing option 232-1535 for more information.
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Athens
Dial
Decatur Daily
Harris Eyes Tax Office Bill Consolidates Morgan County
State Senator Bob Harris announced a bill to merge the Morgan County tax collector and assessor offices into a single tax commissioner's post. If no constitutional amendment is needed, effects may occur within six years. otherwise the amendment could speed implementation. Harris aims to simplify tax administration for citizens before leaving office.
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Winford Turner
Morgan County
Bob Harris
Harris
Record Russian Wheat Pact Reached By Nixon Officials
President Nixon announced a three year deal to sell the Soviet Union at least 750 million dollars in U S agricultural goods. The pact, signed with Soviet officials, provides long term credits and aims to boost U S exports by about 17 percent over three years. Major suppliers include Continental Grain Cargill and likely Bunge.
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Philip Sharecoff
New York Times
Washington
Nixon
Soviet Union
White House
Zari L. Butz
San Clemente
Calif
United States
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corp
Peter G. Petersen
Petersen
Botx
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Greenwood Dr. SE
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Marrow Gorden
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