Navy searches Atlantic for Scorpion submarine remains
Navy vessels Mizar and Bowditch probe a southwest Atlantic area 450 miles from the Azores with underwater cameras and sensors. A Pentagon official said no finding of the Scorpion exists, while a Navy source cited debris and deep ocean conditions as part of a painstaking bottom search.
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Azores
Norfolk
Mediterranean
Westinghouse
William Hines
Atlantic
Pentagon
U.S
Navy
Ditch
Elberta Peaches at Smith's Fruit Stand Price
Elberta peaches priced at 3.49 dollars per bushel at Smith's Fruit Stand located on Highway 31 in S. Adv.
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Smith’s
Hwy. 31
Governor Kirk Campaigns Across Alabama Valley
Florida Governor Claude Kirk declared his candidacy for the Republican vice presidential nomination while touring Alabama. He predicted California Governor Ronald Reagan would announce his presidential bid on a nationwide telecast. Kirk visited Huntsville Athens Rogersville and other towns touting a Wallace vote as a Humphrey vote and expressing interest in the vice presidency.
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Decatur-Huntsville
California
Ronald Reagan
North Alabama
George Wallace
Hubert Humphrey
Huntsville
Athens
Rogersville
Tri-Cities
Leighton
Town Creek
Courtland
Hillsboro
Deet
Alabama
Republican Party
Florida
GOP
Nixon
Rockefeller
Gov. Kirk
Hughes Elected To Lead Sing Out Decatur Group
J Curt Hughes of Decatur was elected chair man of Sing Out Decatur at a meeting of student and adult directors. The group formed after the July 4 appearance by Sing Out members from Chattanooga Huntsville and Auburn. Plans include a New York trip for World Up With People Festival and fund raising dinners and burger profits to support the organization.
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Hughes
Decatur
J. Curt Hughes
Sing Out Decatur
Sing Out
Chattanooga
Huntsville
Auburn
James Jackson
Herschell F. Nabors
Edna Clay
Louvis Blizzard
Peter Brannum
Decatur High
Doug Chapman
Ron
New York
Wife Charged With Murder After Decatur Shooting
In Courtland, Maddie Eva Ricks, 26, is charged with the murder of her husband following a shooting on Madison Street in Decatur. He died at Decatur General Hospital after being shot at his in law's home at 611 Madison Street NW. Police say the incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday.
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Courtland 2
Madison St
Decatur
Maddie Evantal
Ge Ricks
Dentur General Hospital
Madison St. NW
Viola White
Ricks
Cash For Used Furniture and Appliances Ad
Robinson's Warehouse offers cash for used furniture and appliances at 353-2370. Advertisement mentions quick pickup and local service.
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Robinson's Warehouse
State National Stock Offer Up To 80 A Share
A Birmingham stock battle over State National Bank of Alabama's Decatur HQ heats up as Hugh Morrow Jr and Morrow III propose a tender offer of 80 dollars a share to all stockholders. Harry Brock Jr of Central Bank and Trust Co counters with a 70 dollar offer aimed at 51 percent via 55 000 shares, with a 4 p.m. Monday deadline. The Morrows say the 80 offer, to be handled by Courts and Co of Atlanta with Decatur Birmingham Huntsville and Anniston offices, will be mailed next week and contingent on at least 150 000 shares.
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Birmingham
State National Bank of Alabama
Decatur
Risling
Hugh Morrow Jr
A Morrow III
Harry Brock Jr
Central Bank and Trust Co
State National
Brock
North Alabama
Hugh Morrowell
Courts and Co
Atlanta
Huntsville
Anniston
Morrows
Income Up 4.8 Billion in June to 683.1 Billion
The Commerce Department reported that personal income rose by 4.8 billion dollars in June, reaching a record annual rate of 683.1 billion as wages and salaries increased. The update also notes political commentary from Senator Percy on George Wallace and Fortas being questioned before the Senate committee.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Abel Fortas
Senate
James Earl Ray Brought Back For Memphis Trial
James Earl Ray arrived in Memphis for the trial on the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was shackled and escorted in protective gear after a flight from London arriving at the Naval Air Station. A prison van transported him to Shelby County jail while police kept the scene secure.
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Shelby County
Memphis
Ray
James Earl Ray
Bill Johnson
Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
Martin Luther King Jr
Memphis Naval Air Station
U.S. Air Force
London
William Morris
Milk Impurity Warrants Issued in Morgan County
Morgan County warrants charging Foremost Dairies of the South with selling impure milk were issued for plant managers Stanley Reese Jr. of Huntsville and William Manning of Birmingham. The men face misdemeanor charges. warrants were mailed to Madison and Jefferson counties for arrest. State officials cited penicillin found in milk as the impurity and pledged corrective action.
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Morgan County
South
Huntsville
Birmingham
Jerry Johnson
State Health Department
Stanley M. Reese Jr
William H. Manning
Johnson
Madison County
Jefferson County
Ira Myers
Myers
Reverend Russell Transferred to Enon UMC
Rev. G. L. Russell pastor of Ings Memorial United Methodist Church for four years is transferred to Enon United Methodist Church in Birmingham. Rev. W. T. Washington of Athens will assume duties at Kings Memorial. Appointments made by Bishop L. Scott Allen in the Gulf Coast Area Southeast Jurisdiction with headquarters in Nashville.
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G. L. Russell
Ings Memorial United Methodist Church
Enon United Methodist Church
Birmingham
W. T. Washington
Athens
Kings Memorial
L. Scott Allen
Gulf*Coast Area
Southeastern Jurisdiction
United Methodist Church
Nashville
Humphrey Seeks Kennedy as Running Mate in Demo Bid
Vice President Humphrey indicated he hopes Sen Edward Kennedy would join his ticket if he wins the Democratic nomination. He plans to meet Kennedy soon after talking with Kennedy aides and praised the Massachusetts Democrat while denying conflict with President Johnson on the party platform. He promised a significant Vietnam statement and discussed a pre election pact to avoid House stalemate, while dismissing health concerns and noting a recent flu bout.
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Washington
Humphrey
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Stephen Smith
Tedi Sorenson
Vietnam
Johnson
Sugges
House of Representatives
House
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Edward Kennedy
Sharp Movers Free Estimate Offers Transferred Call
A damaged ad fragment advertises Sharp Movers offering a free estimate with a phone number 353-2828 for a transfer service. The brief text suggests contact for an estimate and moving needs.
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