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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1972

Page

4

Wallace Strength and the 1972 Democratic Convention

A political opinion column weighs Wallace's potential impact on the Democratic National Convention. It explores McGovern and Humphrey as frontrunners, Wallace's uncertain strength given his injuries, and the possibility of Wallace influencing platform changes or a vice presidential nod if his health improves. It notes Nixon’s role and Kennedy-era enthusiasm.

George McGovern Hubert Humphery McGovern South Dakota George Wallace Gov. Wallace Montgomery Mr. Wallace Sen Miami Kennedy Blaine Sen. McGovern

Interstate Spur Question Is Needed for Huntsville Link

For months talk has circulated about an interstate spur from 65 to Huntsville amid opposition. Two four lane roads now connect Huntsville to the Interstate, with plans to widen Alabama Highway 20. The area already has north-south east-west rail, a river, and a modern jetport named Jetplex. Building an interstate spur is costly, and court challenges could raise costs and delay. Need should determine the project.

Nixon Air Force Hospital Maryland Alabama Miami Mr. Wallace Huntsville Limestone Hartselle Tennessee River

Fonda Visits North Vietnam Mission Drawn By Peace Committee

Actress Jane Fonda arrived Saturday at the invitation of a North Vietnamese peace committee to inspect U S bomb damage and meet locals during a one to two week stay Japanese news agency reported. Now isn't that something.

Jane Fonda U.S North Vietnam

Should Judge Bazelon sit on credentials case

Washington gossip notes examine Appeals Court Judge David Bazelon who ruled for George McGovern in the Democratic credentials fight and sold his former home to McGovern for about 85 000. The piece notes potential conflict concerns amid existing tensions with Warren Burger and a Watergate West move.

Miami Beach George McGovern McGovern David Bazelon Bazelon California Judge Bazelon Watergate West Sen Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn Appeals Court Warren Burger Supreme Court

Everything In Miami Has Happened Before EDITOR'S NOTE

Arthur Krock notes the Democratic National Convention cycles mirror history from 1892 to 1972. He cites McGovern's challenge, labor influence, and Yippie tensions as pivotal pressures shaping the race. Hoffman's Miami Beach antics warn GOP unrest, while Nixon gains time and economy benefits for 1972 prospects.

Arthur Krock Washington New York Times New York Times News Service Henlopen Acres Del Atlantic Miami Beach United States Jackass Andrew Jackson Nixon Vietnam Congress Democratic Party Party of the People McGovern Abbie Hoffman Miami Hoffman Democratic National Committee Flamingo Park Les Whitten Big Dick Abbie Key Biscayne Pat Nixon Nixon Compound GOP Spiro Agnew Agnew Moscow America

Violence and human nature in society and crime

A letter argues violence is inherent in humans from Cain to infants, adolescents, and criminals. It links crime to unchanging human nature, discusses societal control, and cites tax costs and a Christian panacea through Christ's sacrifice as remedy.

Wallace Maryland Cain Abel United States Christ

W R Shelton founder editor 1912 1924 Decatur paper

The Daily of Decatur Alabama notes W R Shelton as founder editor serving 1912 to 1924. The paper is published afternoons Monday rough rides and Saturday mornings, by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc. The notice lists subscription rates and carrier delivery details and states misstatements are investigated.

Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc

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