Illiteracy Persists in the American South
A New York Times analysis notes nearly one million people in Southern states cannot read or write in any language. The shares include all ages and races, with illiteracy spread from the Rio Grande Valley to Appalachia. The data compare 1970 census and Office of Education figures showing persistent Southwide illiteracy and a high rate of functional illiteracy per Louis Harris findings.
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James T. Wooten
New York Times
Atlanta
American South
United States Office of Education
Bureau of the Census
Southern States
Rio Grande Valley
Appalachia
Office of Education
South
Louis Harris and Associates, Inc
Kenneth B. Crooks Jr
National Urban League
Beasley Says No Official Break in Wallace Feud
Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley asserts a small circle of Gov. George Wallace's advisors caused last week's retaliation, not the governor personally. He emphasizes there is no official rift between Wallace and himself to his knowledge.
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Montgomery
Jere Beasley
George Wallace
Beasley
Senate Chamber
Sun Valley
Idaho
Wallace
Pierre Pelham
Mobile
Pelham
Senate
Alabama
Remove All Troops U S Public Says Remove All Troops
The U S public votes against leaving a residual force in Vietnam after July 1 next year by more than a two to one margin. The piece notes political maneuvering and statements by Rep Paul N McCloskey who seeks full withdrawal and potential presidential primary impact.
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Princeton
N.J
U.S
Vietnam
Paul N. McCloskey
R.-Calif
Nixon
New Hampshire
California
Agnew Not Among Few Aware Of China Visit
President Nixon kept Vice President Spiro T. Agnew out of advance planning for the China trip. Agnew learned of the plan only Thursday night as Nixon announced his intention to visit Peking. Agnew was abroad in Africa during negotiations and had previously criticized the U S Chinese ties. Nixon met with congressional leaders and cabinet members to report on diplomatic approaches, and Kissinger suggested the trip could occur next spring.
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Agnew
China
Washington
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
White House
Africa
Peking
United States
Red China
Congress
California
Andrews Air Force Base
Cabinet
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William P. Rogers
Henry A. Kissinger
Chou En-lai
Kissinger
Air Force One
Nixon asks Congress for restraint on China journey plans
In Washington Nixon urged congressional leaders to show restraint amid discussions and reactions to his announced trip to Communist China. In Montgomery, police said a 3-year-old mauled by dogs may have been a victim of foul play, while the Swihart case saw Erick Swihart's body exhumed last Friday with parental knowledge and an autopsy ordered.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Capitol Hill
China
Montgomery
Ala
Ed Wright
Dist
Dave Crosland
Erick Swihart
R. G. Swihart
Nixon plan would keep US forces in Vietnam for another year
Gallup poll contrasts with the Nixon Administration as the president aims to leave a residual force in South Vietnam and keep troop levels high to offer a “reasonable chance” for defense. Experts say cuts to 45,000 may wait at least a year, with 240,000 troops currently in Vietnam and a December 1 target of 184,000.
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U S
South Vietnam
U.S
Pentagon
South Korea
United States
Vietnam
State Senate to meet three days weekly to save tax dollars
The state Senate will begin meeting three days a week starting Tuesday as the regular legislative session nears its midpoint. Officials say the change will save taxpayers 150000 dollars or more. Page two of the Decatur Daily continues the story. Frigidaire Sales & Service Robinson Furniture in Decatur advertises.
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State Senate
Decatur Daily
South Vietnam renews call for cease fire and reunification elections
Saigon reaffirmed its 1969 and July 8 Paris proposals for a cease fire and reunification with North Vietnam. The move aligns with Viet Cong peace offers and Nixon's China visit. U S officials saw no new elements beyond past positions and declined further comment.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
U.S
South Vietnam
Paris
Nixon
China
Kesman Roy W. Johnson
United States
Johnson
State Department
State National Names Collins Executive Veep
William R. Collins named executive vice president of State National Bank of Alabama with duties over Decatur branches and supervision of accounting administrative services and personnel. Lester H. Smith designated assistant to Collins for Decatur offices. Collins is 1971 Decatur Chamber of Commerce president and serves on Point Mallard Park and Junior Achievement boards.
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William R. Collins
State National Bank of Alabama
C.W. Nelson
Collins
Decatur
State National
State National System
Nelson
Lester H. Smith
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Point Mallard Park
Bank
City Offers Bank Street Site to DHA for 33300
City council approved offering a quarter acre of Bank Street land within the urban renewal project to the Decatur Housing Authority for 33300. The gas department warehouse occupies the site, which will be cleared by DHA and resold after a new gas warehouse is built.
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Bank St
Decatur Housing Authority
Gas Department
Housing Authority
DHA
On This Date 1941 Churchill Launches V for Victory
The 1941 V for Victory campaign launched in World War II with a Churchill broadcast. The note references the Prime Minister’s wartime message and marks a historic appeal for public morale. Weather outlook shows 60 percent rain chance this afternoon and 40 percent tonight with highs near 90 and lows around 66.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
LEPA Contract Faces Senate Probe over Huntsville Firm
A $93 000 LEPA contract awarded late in Gov. Albert Brewer's term to Justices Inc. of Huntsville is under scrutiny by a Senate committee. Gen. Bill Baxley and officials from four states are summoned to testify as the panel probes LEPA contracts.
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Washington
Albert Brewer
Huntsville
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
LEPA
Bill Baxley
Baxley
Total
Justices, Inc
Birmingham
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Princeton University
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Crooks
Marian Alt
Tri-County District Health Service
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Associated Press
Gallup Poll
Frigidaire Sales & Service
Robinson Furniture
Second Avenue
Idea
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Veep
Foreign Ministry
Indochina
North
William R. Sollins
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Tennessee Valley
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