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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1968

Page

12

Rockefeller Faces Wallace Challenge For Delegates

Rockefeller reports Wallace as a major issue among border state delegates who will contribute a large share of votes at the national convention. The Nixon bid appears strong in Kentucky where many delegates lean Nixon on first ballot, while Rockefeller rallies 1,050 supporters in Louisville before events at Six Mile Island and Thousand Islands bridge rededication.

Nixon Wal‘Tiss Rockefeller Wallace Kentucky Louie B Nunn Louisville Six Mile Island Wall Street Collins Landing N.Y Thousand Islands Bridge Baltimore Miami

Court hears brutal beating and multiple drug cases across week

Morris recounted a violent confrontation in which Bradford was struck twice and fell, with witnesses detailing the injuries and a lasting psychological impact. The case features prosecutor Dick Beddow, defense for Powell, and Guilty pleas and sentencing set for August 19 in Powell Court along with other magistrate actions involving unlawful possession, narcotics, and property charges.

Torneys Bradford Robert Ray Morris Rapidession Walter Duncan Hart Dick Hey Dick Beddow Beddow

Forgery cases continued and sentencing delays announced

On August 8 the R. E. Vanable forgery case was continued until next term. Melvin White pled guilty with sentencing and probation postponed to August 19. No other criminal cases remain for this term. Judge Bloodworth's sentencing for all cases is set for August 8 and Judge Powell's for August 19.

James C. Nash Powell Dr. Nash Judges Court Bloodworth Senn Ane Harris Chamber Fudge Bloodworth’s R. E. Vanable Melvin White Bloodworth

Reagan enters presidential race as Nixon loom nears

The Herald Traveler reports Reagan will enter the race when nominated at the Republican National Convention in August. James Mahoney notes Reagan may announce on his Cincinnati trip for the National Governor's Conference. Some see Reagan as Nixon’s strongest potential obstacle, a last chance to derail his nomination.

Herald Traveler James Mahoney Reagan Cincinnati Richard M. Nixon

Community Leads Self-Contained Desk Telephone 1925

The 1925 luncheon address followed a NASDA meeting with about 45 officials. Scottsboro Mayor John T Reid was reelected president, with Claude M Elrod and land R. S. Hicks also reelected to key posts. Owen Couch and Joe Troupaugh joined the executive committee.

Scottsboro John T Reid Claude M Elrod Boaz Land R. S. Hicks Decatur Owen Couch Guntersville Joe Tropaugh Tuscumbia

Campaign Tactics Amid City Election Battle

Former mayor Odom plans to rely on newspaper ads as his campaign strategy while City Commissioner Guntharp uses posters billboards and newspaper advertising. Guntharp opens a campaign headquarters at 1320 6th Ave SE and schedules several public coffee events.

Odom Guntharp 6Th Ave

Housing Bill Advances To Conference On Aid Program

The House passed the measure by 295 to 114 and sent it to conference with the Senate, which already approved a similar bill. Housing Secretary Robert C. Weaver hailed the move as paving the most comprehensive program to improve living conditions, targeting families earning 3000 to 7000 dollars and offering subsidies up to 20 percent of income for mortgage costs.

House Senate Chamber Robert C. Weaver Congress

Brewer appoints three to State Armory Commission

Gov. Albert Brewer named Mayor M. N. Brown of Enterprise Price C. McLemore of Montgomery and James Johnson of Huntsville to the State Armory Commission. They will serve concurrent terms with the governor.

Montgomery Ala Albert Brewer M. N. Brown Enterprise Price C. McLemore James Johnson Huntsville State Armory —Commission

Allied patrols tighten ring around Saigon and DMZ

Allied forces sweep the DMZ and patrol around Saigon to blunt a predicted attack. Bé2 bombers pound enemy buildup areas west and northwest of the capital. A MIG-21 claimed by Navy pilots marked the 108th enemy aircraft down this war.

Saigon Dmz United States North Vietnam Navy Roy Cash Jr Memphis Tenn J.g Joseph E. Kaine Jr Havertown Cash Kain Vinh

Wreck Kills Arkansians in Mobile Collision

A 50 year old Arkansas woman Marie Hardage of El Dorado died from injuries after a two car crash on U S 90 about nine miles west of Mobile. The wreck occurred Wednesday afternoon, troopers said.

Mobile Ala U.S. 90

Wallace campaign plans armed escort in Michigan

A Wallace for President group in Oakland County has organized about 100 private citizens with rifles and bayonets to assist during George Wallace's third party presidential campaign stop in Michigan next month. Benny Burnett, committee chairman, announced the plan as Governor Romney declined to comment on providing security.

Pontiac Mich George Wallace Michigan Benny Burnett Oakland County Burnett George Romney Price

Missile misses as witnesses describe near strike

Witnesses recount a near miss when a missile flew past without hitting its target. Cash remarks that they turned away and doubt the assailant noticed them, confirming no sighting of detection during the event.

Golf derives from Dutch knolf meaning club

The term golf traces to the Dutch word knolf meaning club. It notes the linguistic origin and ties to the equipment used in early games. The statement presents a concise etymology without additional details.

Knolf

Brewer appoints trustees and reappoints commissioners

Governor names Billy J. Weldon of Mount Meigs to the state industrial school for Negro children board of trustees for a term ending January 1, 1973. He also reappoints A. G. Gaston of Birmingham and Dr. E. B. Goode of Mobile to the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute board of commissioners for terms ending October 1, 1970.

Montgomery Ala Albert Brewer Billy J. Weldon Mount Meigs State Industrial School For A. G. Gaston Birmingham E. B. Goode Mobile Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute

Wallace Campaign Protected by Secret Service and State Patrol

Secret Service agents and Alabama Highway Patrol officers guard Wallace during campaign travels. The protection detail accompanies him on appearances and movements across locations.

Wallace Secret Service The Alabama Highway Patrol

Silent Club Marks 50th Anniversary in Milwaukee

The Silent Club, supporting friendship and entertainment for deaf people, celebrated its 50 year milestone in Milwaukee. It started in 1918 with 24 members from a billiards group and has since moved to a new building, offering sign language conversations, subtitled films, and sponsored basketball, baseball and bowling teams.

Milwaukee Silent Club

Political coup plans reduce parliament to rubber stamp

The article describes a coup plan replacing parliamentary power with a majority party naming the premier and cabinet. Parliament would be weakened to 150 deputies from 300 and confined to judging minor legislation, effectively sidelining elected representatives.

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