Fatal gunshot wound claims 14 year old in Athens
In Limestone County a 14 year old girl Paula Kay Ray died from a gunshot accident at home while washing the family car. 18 year old Terry Leslie was loading a .20 gauge shotgun when it discharged striking the victim in the neck. The incident occurred about 6 p m as the pair and two friends were near a creek. The coroner said Leslie had gone inside to load when the shell was tossed to him and the weapon discharged. Funeral services will be announced by McConnell Funeral Home.
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Ralph Padgett
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Paula Kay Ray
Terry Leslie
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Richard Joe Ray
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Here
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Lawrence County
River traffic right of way halts barge flow studied
An alternate solution to halt barge traffic on the river was previously rejected as river traffic has the right of way. McPherson said while the traffic problem is under study there is no immediate proposal likely to be approved by the highway department. Department Director Ray Bass was out of town and unavailable for comment.
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Highway Department
Ray Bass
Snider forecasts third party move in presidential race
Wallace discussed in the race, and Snider admitted the third party idea is his phrasing though he talked with the governor who indicated the term was not used. He criticized Democratic leaders for not calling for a hands vote and said delegates seemed set to seize control rather than elect McGovern. He will decide after tonight’s vote and McGovern’s acceptance speech, depending on the ticket.
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McGovern
Mayor council role seen as legislative not executive
Nixon says he would not object to the mayor taking more authority. Council President Rutledge Thomas expresses interest in the mayor assuming the prerogative. Councilmen Cameron Martin and Levin were unavailable for comment.
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Rutledge Thomas
Dewayne Cameron
Charles Martin
Bill Levin
City Insurance Bids Slated for City Buildings
Bids will be opened Friday at city hall for fire and extended coverage insurance on numerous city owned buildings and contents. Readable sites include old city hall police and fire stations library 207 Church St E 1600 16th Ave SE 501 3rd St SW 205 Gordon Dr SE pools bath houses pump houses 1010 Prospect Dr SE 317 Washington St NW 406 2nd Ave SE plus 3617 19 Danville Rd SW 1520 Summer St SW and city facilities in 1600 block 1st Ave SW Carrie Matthews Center Aquadome city hall and T C Almon Center. Bid time is 9 a m.
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Church St. E
16Th Ave
3Rd St
Gordon Dr
Prospect Dr
Washington St. NW
2Nd Ave
Danville Rd
Summer St
City Park and Recreation Department
1St Ave
Carrie Matthews
Aquadome
T. C. Almon Center
Spassky Lingers in Reykjavik Chess Hall
Spassky remains on the green and white board in Reykjavik's sports hall with Fischer gone to a single king and five pawns, signaling a tense endgame setup as the match progresses.
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Reykjavik
Fischer
Fischer Seeks Breakthrough In Critical Chess Moment
In a tense match, the game seemed headed for a draw until on his 29th move Fischer attempted to seize the initiative after a bishop and three pawns ending against Spassky. The position shifted as strategic pressure mounted.
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Spassky
Fischer
McGovern gaining edge as votes near nomination mark
McGovern topped the AP count with 1,590.75 votes as nominating day opened, surpassing 1,509 needed. Wallace trailed with 378, undecided 850.6. Others, including Jackson and McCarthy backers, planned speeches as McGovern pondered acceptance and VP timing from his Coral Beach Hotel penthouse. He met groups including families of POWs in Southeast Asia.
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United Steelworkers Union
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Washington
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Jackson
Eugene J. McCarthy
Wilbur D. Mills
Shirley Chisholm
North Carolina
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Humphrey and Muskie
Associated Press
Coral Beach
Richard Dougherty
Southeast Asia
Wallace proposals rejected on school prayer and federal judges
The rejected Wallace platform included a constitutional amendment for prayer in schools and provisions for federal judge elections and reconfirmations. It opposed open meetings and military spending controls while advocating stiff handgun rules and abolition of capital punishment.
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Wallace
Navy says destroyers sink barges off North Vietnam coast
July 5 report cites USS Robison and Hull sinking 13 barges 30 miles northeast of Dong Hoi before dawn Monday as freighter supplies unload. U S fighters conduct 290 strikes. a 300-foot bridge near Hanoi destroyed. North Vietnam claims six U S planes down. U S Command lists one Phantom loss with two missing crewmembers.
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McGovern Platform Mirrors McGovern Views At Convention
The convention backed a McGovern aligned platform calling for U S withdrawal from Indochina and busing to boost educational opportunities. Eight proposals on issues from capital punishment to public school prayers and a busing ban were defeated by voice vote after Wallace urged tax reform and condemned busing. Wallace, carried in a wheelchair to the podium, drew roars from pro Wallace delegates amid sharp credentials battles and a long night session. Wallace and Sen. Henry M. Jackson pledged to stay as the platform edged toward McGovern liberal aims.
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Indochina
Alabama
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Arraignments Set For 52 In Lrenee Missouri
Fifty two cases are scheduled for arraignment Thursday in circuit court before Judge Billy C Burney. The next session of circuit criminal court is set for Sept 11 and the next grand jury session will begin Aug 28.
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Circuit Court
Billy C. Burney
Circuit Criminal Court
Forgery Charge Draws Arrest In Cullman County
Junior William Young, 29, in custody in Cullman County on a first degree forgery charge after a man tried to pass a $74 check. Authorities say 15 warrants issued in Winston County and one in Blount County. 16 total warrants anticipated. Bond not set.
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Cullman County
Bill Tucker
William Young
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Sheriff's Department
Winston County
Young
Blount County
Calendar of local events echoes Aquadome venues and speakers
Three investing sessions free to the public will be held at the Aquadome with registration by calling 353.5012. The Decatur Model Airplane Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Aquadome to finalize plans for the Aug 26 27 contest at Courtland. The Golden Age Club gathers at Ninth Street Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. with Billie Sander as guest speaker and Anne Butler providing music. The Morgan County Red Cross annual meeting is at St. John's Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. with officer elections and volunteer recognition. Saturday gospel singing at Plendehip Baptist Church south of Danville at p.m. and at 1012 18th Ave SE East Acres community center at 7 p.m. There is a 1 at Oak Grove Congregationalist Church Lawrence County at 7 p.m. Sunday the fourth annual Penn family reunion will be at the First Federal Penthouse 225 Grant St SE from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Penn relatives should bring a skillet lunch for the 1 p.m. meal. Vacation Bible School for Caddo United Methodist Church runs 6:30 p.m. today through Friday with classes for all ages. Tuesday an outdoors celebration sponsored by St Ann’s Catholic Church Sodality begins 7 p.m. at Mrs. Cloyce Frost home with a patio party to follow. Revival services at Falkville Baptist Church run 7:30 p.m. nightly through Sunday with James W. Carraway as guest speaker and soloist.
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Grant St. SE
St. Ann’s Catholic Church Sodality
Cloyce Frost
11Th Ave. Ct
Carter Blasted Carter Blasted
State Rep. Sam Nunn accused Gov. Jimmy Carter of incredible behavior for not seconding George Wallace’s presidential nomination. Carter planned to nominate Sen. Henry Jackson at the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach. Nunn, in Atlanta, noted Wallace’s strong Georgia support versus the delegation’s backing.
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Sam Nunn
Jimmy Carter
Alabama
George Wallace
Carter
Henry Jackson
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Miami Beach
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Atlanta
Georgia
Israeli general admits faked promise to reduce verdict inOkamoto trial
In Jerusalem Maj Gen Rechavam Zeevy testified that he faked a death by own action promise to Kozo Okamoto, the 24 year old Japanese assailant at Lydda Airport, during the May 30 raid trial. The defense argues confession was invalid due to the fraudulent promise. A grenade blast at Tel Aviv central bus station wounded 11 as the trial proceeds.
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Rechavam Zeevy
Kozo Okamoto
Israel
Okamoto
Tel Aviv
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