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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1968
Page
1
Reported remarks show Wallace as central in Cincinnati political chatter with Nixon agents and Reagan’s stance on Wallace potentially running. The discussion centers on how Southern support and federal change plans could affect electoral votes and bargaining with Wallace through Congress.
Snipers opened fire on a tow truck on Cleveland's East Side causing 10 deaths including 3 policemen and 7 civilians. Mayor Stokes announced 4000 National Guard troops were called in to restore order amid looting and fires.
Montgomery Alabama AP The head of the drivers license division for the state troopers reports Gov Albert Brewers new point system for traffic violators covers offenses in the past three years Maj Bankhead Bates says it has caused a sharp rise in suspensions The three year check back is only used if a violation was convicted since the system began July 3 Another trooper estimates more than 1000 suspensions may occur in July Bates notes most suspensions are 60 90 or 180 days with no complaints from drivers whose licenses were lifted Officials say suspensions under the point system are generally shorter than before In May 846 suspensions occurred versus 657 in June See POINT On Page 8
Barry Goldwater sent telegraphs to Alabama Republican convention delegates urging support for Richard Nixon as the presidential nominee. In Washington, the Senate Judiciary Committee action on Abe Fortas to be chief justice stalled, while it approved a bill to ban interstate mail order sales of rifles and shotguns. Governor Reagan prepared for meetings with convention delegates and tonight’s rally.
Frigideire Service offers furniture on Second Avenue Northeast with contact number 353 2370. The brief notice provides a phone for inquiries and indicates a focus on furniture offerings.
A wording error halts library procedures as the page contains misquoted wording. Officials review the text to correct the phrase and resume library work.
A fire destroyed the Tennessee Valley Wholesalers Inc. headquarters in Athens causing an estimated 200000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported and the 5500 square foot brick building was a total loss. Fire officials said the cause was undetermined and four fire trucks plus twenty firefighters fought the blaze.
Decatur will host a forum as two City Commission candidates Charles Gunthorf and ex mayor Roy Odom are slated to be questioned by the Rotary Club Monday. Each will get five minutes for statements and then answer questions.
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