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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1968
Page
1
General Motors publicly derides Ford’s new skid control system for 1969 cars during the dedication of GM’s Milford Michigan safety facility. The event featured three wrecked 1968 GM cars on display as executives questioned Ford's safety approach amid industry rivalry.
Bill Casper held a one stroke lead at 214 after 54 holes in Carnoustie as Bob Charles shot 71 to reach 215. Charles trails Casper by one with New Zealand rivalry shaping the final round.
Five area health projects receive grants totaling 679755 from Appalachian representatives. Funding targets Morgan Limestone and Lawrence Counties with a district health service program mental health recruitment health records system allied health education and more as the Tri County Appalachian Regional Health Commission begins a multi million dollar regional plan.
New York police pressed a massive manhunt for Bobby Rogers alias Bobby Pugh 31 a Bronx building superintendent suspected in a hail of gunfire that killed three men and wounded a fourth The suspect fled through a basement as thousands watched police search a five story tenement and identify victims Castro Figueroa Rivera Manuel Angel Figueroa 19 Ian Castro 21 and Jose Rivera 18 as the dead with preliminary evidence linking the shooter to the three victims.
George Wallace must file about 60 000 signatures to appear on the Massachusetts ballot. The article notes the deadline and urges readers to call before 9 00 P M today to answer whether he will meet the requirement.
A Bradford assault case ended with Richard Morris being acquitted by a Morgan County Circuit Court jury after two hours of deliberation. Morris testified he struck Clendon Bradford with a pipe after Bradford insulted his wife inside a Penn store near Stephenson's Garage.
Local moving company advertises transfer services with a free estimate and a contact number 353 2828 for inquiries.
Decatur attorney Lewis DeMent was named to run Rockefeller’s Alabama presidential campaign. Tuscaloosa coordinator Charles Wilson announced the move as 26 Alabama delegates head to the Miami convention. DeMent said Rockefeller can win, despite tensions with conservatives and Wallace’s challenge. DeMent’s office sits on Moulton Street.
In Saigon a terrorist shot and killed a U S soldier amid警 reports of imminent Viet Cong raids. Extra guards were posted at the U S Embassy and key sites as police go on high alert. American troops remain in a state of readiness while authorities pursue unconfirmed intelligence of planned assaults.
Former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace closed his Massachusetts campaign trip as a third party hopeful with a rally at GAR Hall Whitman drawing about 500. A North Dartmouth confrontation involving Upward Bound youths was described as the worst reception. Wallace seeks about 61 000 signatures before July 29 to appear on the November ballot in Massachusetts.
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