Mood Shifts In Wallace Camp At Democratic Convention
George Wallace’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination collapsed at the national convention in Miami Beach after McGovern swept the first ballot. Wallace supporters watched as McGovern built a commanding lead while Alabama delegates remained defiant, with Wallace on the phone from his motel room and others urging dignity as the party shifted toward McGovern and Nixon.
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Miami Beach
George Wallace
Sunshine State
Florida
South Dakota
George McGovern
McGovern
Illinois
Alabama
Wallace
Selma
Earl Goodwin
Richard Nixon
White House
Goodwin
Henry
Scoop
California
Talladega
John
Teen Held On Car Theft Charge In Decatur
A 16 year old Decatur youth Henry Clack was held in county jail on auto theft charges after being arrested by city police and turned over to Montgomery authorities at 12 27 a m. The incident was reported by county authorities and tied to ongoing investigations.
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Decatur
Henry Clack
Std
Montgomery
Boy Charged In Magazine Theft
A 16 year old Decatur youth was arrested and charged with petit larceny after the theft of more than 50 magazines from Malone's Supermarket on Somerville Road SE. Four juveniles were also apprehended in connection with the theft.
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Decatur
Malone’s
Somerville Rd. SE
Probation Grants and Denials In Circuit Hearing
Five people were granted probation in hearings before Circuit Judge R L Handley on Wednesday. One was denied probation and three youthful offender petitions were granted while another youthful offender petition was denied. Multiple cases included names and charges such as second degree forgery and burglary with various probation terms and sentences.
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R. L. Handley
Johnny Ray Tucker
4Th Ave. SE
Louis Ellis
Birmingham
Troy Marvel Green
Falkville
Jerry Allen Hill
Beech St
Hartselle
Billy Joe Barber
3Rd Ave. SE
Frederick Gayten Chunn
Lacey
David Sullins
Vinemont
Jimmy Nichols
Clearview St
James Donald Taliie
Pitcher Wears Paper Route Spin On Delivery
Jimmy Watts, a Dixie Youth Baseball all star pitcher, rounds Somerville Road and nearby avenues delivering THE DAILY. He uses the bicycle route as a warmup, aiming to finish 80 papers in under an hour and reach practice by 4 30, saving earnings for future goals.
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Somerville Rd
13Th and
14Th Avenue
Sheraton Apts
Decatur Daily
Jimmy Watts
Dixie Youth Baseball Allstar
Johnny
Jimmy
Dixie Youth Baseball League
All-Stars
Decatur
Braves star Jimmy shines in Dixie Youth season finale
Jimmy built a strong season with the National League Braves finishing with a .433 average on 20 hits in 16 games and six homers. He pitched in nearly every game, starting or relieving, and peaked with a pitching highlight in the season-ending Dixie Youth Baseball event.
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Jimmy
National League Braves
Braves
Dixie Youth Baseball
Braves Deliver No-Hitter in 10-0 Playoff Win
Jimmy Mitchell hurled a no hitter against the American League champion Tigers as the Braves crushed them 10-0 in a playoff game. He calls it his biggest thrill of the season and eyes the City All Star Tournament with coach Norm Self undecided on pitching. The double elimination event awards an automatic berth to the State DYB Tournament at Point Mallard in mid August. Jimmy, a three year Braves starter, repeats his all star selection for a second season.
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Tigers
Jimmy
Braves
Norm) Self
Point Mallard
Bicycle Trail Dedicated at Point Mallard Park
The Point Mallard Park dedication marked a 1.5 mile bicycle trail along the Tennessee River bank. Funded 50 percent by HUD open space grants and $7,500 from the park, the six foot wide crushed gravel path will be open to hikers. A 2 cent riding fee applies and bicycles may be rented at 5 cents per hour. Visitors may use their own bikes.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Harry Rice
Rice
Champion Papers to Grant $168000 for Lawrence County Library
Champion Papers announced a $168000 grant to fund a library building for Lawrence County. The initial installment of $33600 will be paid now, with the rest disbursed over five years, said Robert O. Stephenson, vice president and operations manager.
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Moulton - Champion Papers
Courtland
Lawrence County
Robert O. Stephenson
Champion Papers
Lawrence County approves library grant and plan
A local industry pledges a grant to support a county wide library. The project will be operated by the Lawrence County Commission with a colonial exterior and a floor plan modeled after the Rogersville library. Land near the board of education on South Market St is donated. No construction date yet.
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Board of Education
South Market St
Lawrence County
Moulton
H A Alexander
Rogersville
Crisis Call Center numbers for emergencies and poisonings
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 collect if needed, or contact your nearest hospital or family physician for possible poisoning. If unsure of the emergency number dial 0 and tell the operator the nature of the emergency. The Decatur Daily lists department numbers for nights and holidays.
Fire destroys boat and motor on Tennessee River
A $5,400 fiberglass boat and motor were destroyed by fire Wednesday night at Beulah Bay on the Tennessee River in Limestone County. The boat was owned by Gerald McNairy of Athens and was a total loss, according to Athens Limestone County fire officials.
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Athens
Beulah Bay
Tennessee River
Limestone County
Gerald McNairy
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McKinney
Joe McCorquodale
Mobile
Democratic Party
Fred Folsom
Cullman
Custer
Little Big Horn
Jackson
Drayton Pruitt
Livingston
14Th St
Delano Park
Howard W. Johnson Florist
Brown
Craco Supply
Hunter-Knepsheld Co
Louisville
Pruitt
Annie Gunter
Wilbur Mills
Terry Sanford
Mills
Ruth Johnson Owens
Albert Rains
Sanford
Bob Vance
Isam Clemons
Cat McGovern
Clemons
Reno
Nev
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James Jackson
8Th St. SW
Wheeling
Ill
Richard Jamielkowsky
John McBride
Jimmy Berry
Steve Nelson
Wendell Beech
Mt. Hope
Hundley
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Hartseller
Grady Dean Hughes
Chestnut St. SE
Tony Estes
Billy Mitchell
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