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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1972

Page

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Wallace Humphrey talk of a deal at Democratic convention

Wallace and Humphrey met privately in Miami Beach amid talk of a plan to block McGovern and split delegates. Sources say the two may align with Jackson after two rounds, then back Humphrey for the nomination with Wallace as VP.

Winford Turner Miami Beach George C. Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey Sen George McGovern Wallace National Committee Ray Donnelly Washington Humphrey McGovern Charles Snider Jackson South Carolina Tennessee Cornelia

General Killed In An Loc Inspection Sparks War News

U S General Brig. Gen Richard Tallman 47 killed by a single North Vietnamese shell as he inspected South Vietnamese units at An Loc 60 miles north of Saigon. Two officers were wounded. Tallman had been promoted days earlier. News of the broader battles across Quang Tri and battlefield aerial raids follows.

George Esper Saigon U.S An Loc Richard Tallman Honesdale Tonkin Gulf 3Rd Regional Assistance Command Saigon Tallman South Vietnam Quang Tri North Vietnam Cambodia

Court Rejects Terrorist Plea at Lod Airport Trial

An Israeli military court rejected the guilty plea of Kozo Okamoto in the Lod Airport massacre case. The trial opened as prosecutors prepare to present evidence. two other Japanese suspects were killed and 67 were wounded in the May 30 attack. The defense had sought an examination, but the court postponed its ruling.

Lod Israel Tel Aviv Kozo Okamoto

Wreck Fatal For Coleman Taylor Coleman

Taylor Coleman 17 son of City Attorney A J Coleman III died at Vanderbilt Hospital from injuries in a late Friday night car crash. Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church. Survived by parents a brother and sister grandparents and many church and school friends.

Birmingham Decatur Inn Charles Burnham Elinor Murdock T. H. Teague Sam Sloan Huntsville S. K. Das Nashville J.M. Kennedy Centerville Cardinal Woolsey Lance Mauren Chattanooga Gerald Neyman Reece Rogers Lloyd Hetzer Memphis E. L. Goodman E. C. McGarity Taylor Coleman A. J. Coleman Quince Vanderbilt Hospital First Presbyterian Church Brian Coleman Melissa Coleman John O. Braswell Young Coleman

Muskie seeks eight-way parley as McGovern rejects olive branch

Edmund S. Muskie proposed a closed meeting of all eight Democratic presidential hopefuls to resolve California delegate disputes delaying the convention's start. McGovern dismissed the plan, saying it signals a stop-McGovern effort and would cede too many votes. Labor leaders press attacks on McGovern while Wallace supporters call for O Brien's resignation or a confidence vote.

Humphrey Snider Miami Beach Fla Edmund S. Muskie George S. McGovern Muskie California McGovern Maine

Festivalgoers Rest on Car Hood at Long Pong Event

About 200000 fans attended the rock music festival in Long Pong Pennsylvania. They bedded down for rest on a car hood after a lively Sunday. Authorities reported no major disturbances despite massive traffic jams.

Long Pong

Pete Seeks Want Ad Placement in Athens Daily

In Today's Daily a Pete is To Place A Want Ad Dial 353 4612 Athens 232 1535 seeking classified assistance.

Athens

Democratic National Convention Schedule Miami Beach

In Miami Beach Florida the Democratic National Convention releases its schedule. The first session opens at 7 30 p m with ceremonies followed by welcoming introductions by Sen Lawton M Chiles and O Claude Debette of Florida and Miami Beach mayor. At 4 15 p m a welcoming address by Lawrence F O'Brien is planned followed by the Credentials Committee report at 6 p m.

Miami Beach Fla Lawton M. Chiles O. Claude Deebette Florida Lawrence F. O’brien Democratic National Committee

Wallace vows loyalty to Democratic Party for November

Alabama Governor George Wallace said he will not back Nixon or any Republican in November and will stay with the Democratic Party. At a Miami Beach news conference he expressed support for the Democratic nominee and warned the party must choose a platform acceptable to working people. He denied plans to form a third party and indicated about 400 delegates are expected to back him at the convention. He urged his supporters to see WILL On Page 6.

Winford Turner Miami Beach Alabama George Wallace Nixon Wallace National Democratic Party

AFL CIO Attacks McGovern Vietnam Stand in Private Memo

Miami Beach and Philadelphia briefs report AFL CIO officials circulating a harsh private letter attacking Senator George McGovern on Vietnam labor civil rights and other issues as he seeks the Democratic presidential nomination. Frank Lucchesi is fired as Philadelphia Phillies manager after the team posts the worst major league record, replaced by GM Paul Owens. The National Women's Political Caucus selects Rep. Shirley Chisholm for the Democratic presidential nomination bid.

Aflcio McGovern Muskie Miami Beach Fla AFL. Cio George McGoverno South Dakota Philadelphia Frank Lucchesi Philadelphia Phillies Paul Owens National Women's Political Caucus Today Shirley Chisholm D-N.y

Oth Asall’s Record at Wort Abs That 38 TT

Fragmentary OCR note records a time trial at Wort Abs with a 38 TT result. Names and full event details are unclear due to damaged text. Further readable context not available in this snippet.

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