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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

09 Jul 1972

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1972

Page

6

Wallace Convention Ties Span 22 Years

Wallace, born in Alabama and a former governor, arrives in Miami Beach in a wheelchair for the Democratic convention. He sits as a major force in shaping the platform, with his influence and possible actions depending on the platform and nominee.

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Wallace Winford Turner Miami Beach Philadelphia George Corley Wallace Alabama Eugene (Bull) Connor U.S Richard Russell Georgia L. P. Farmer Dothan Sen Russell Hubert H. Humphrey Minneapolis Humphrey Harry Truman Chicago John Sparkman Adlai Stevenson Stevenson John F. Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Miami John Patterson Kennedy Atty MacDonald Gallion Johnson Wisconsin Indiana Maryland Atlantic City Bessemer Jesse Lanier Barry Goldwater Goldwater Nixon Tere Convention City Laurel Convention Center
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Harris comments on future tax official salaries

Senator Harris notes an impending consolidation bill may require raising the salary of the tax commissioner. He cites May elections in which Charles Howard won a six year term as tax collector to begin August 1973, and Porter Lee Hanes was reelected tax assessor. Current salaries are $10,000 annually for both positions.

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Charles Howard Porter Lee Hanes Harris
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Telethon Aim: Erase Demo Debt in Miami Beach

The Democratic Party launches a 19 hour telethon to cover a $9.3 million debt, aiming to fund operations beyond cash from past campaigns. The event follows years of creditor pressure as the 1972 convention plans add to expenses. Funds sought to steady finances and cover hotel, telecommunication, staffing costs.

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Miami Beach Fla William Jennings Bryan
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Yale Grad Wins Grant for PhD Neurobiology

William J. Moody Jr a Decatur High School 1968 graduate recently graduated from Yale magna cum laude with a BS in molecular biophysics and biochemistry He has been awarded a three year NSF grant toward completing his PhD in neurobiology at Stanford University

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William J. Moody , Jr Decatur Decatur High School Yale University National Science Foundation Stanford University
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Massive debt drive sparks Dallas telethon appeal

Treasurer Robert Strauss, a Dallas attorney known for aggressive fundraising, advocates a large telethon to reduce the debt as Republicans battle Democrats for control. The plan centers on rallying voters and securing financial support to avert a Democratic rout.

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Robert Strauss Dallas Texas
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