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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1973

Page

2

What If Percy Fights Kennedy For 1976 Nomination

The piece argues Charles H. Percy vies for the 1976 GOP nomination against Edward Kennedy. It cites polls showing Percy could beat Kennedy and appeal to women, professionals, and educated voters, while Republicans weigh his integrity and business experience. It outlines Percy’s primary strategy and the leverage of a Percy Kennedy contest for the nomination.

Washington Charles H. Percy Agnew Reagan Connally Rockefeller Percy Bell & Howell Sen Edward Kennedy Harris Kennedy White House Mr. Clean GOP Nixon Percy-Kennedy New Hampshire Florida New York Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio Wisconsin Oregon California Nebraska Chappaquiddick

Decatur Area Weather Forecast and Temperatures

Highs expected near 89 to 90 with lows around 68 to 74. Partly cloudy skies through Sunday with a 20 percent chance of thundershowers. Friday record shows 87 at 6 p.m. and 74 at 6 a.m. Sunrise at 5 54 a.m. Sunset at 7 51 p.m.

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Admissions and dismissals listed for Decatur General area

Daily Records lists numerous admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital and affiliated communities. Names include Chester Clardy Hillsboro James Mason Ardmore Tenn Floyd Watts Ariey David Devani Decatur Barbara Amerson Athens Mildred Gulley Decatur Rose Shackleford Mr Hope Charlotte Decatur Linda Vines Huntsville Della Johnson Decatur Bibb Collier Madison Dorothy Hutcheson Decatur Ruby Blizzard Decatur Oscar Bowman Decatur Mary Black Rogersville Mary Hamilton Decatur Hazel Strickland Decatur James Dunham Decatur John Clark Hillsboro Charles Reed Trinity Harold Thigpen Decatur Marie Royer Decatur Linda Bauer Athens Connie Bramiett Decatur Nancy Collier Athens Jodie Letson Courtland Alvin Miller Decatur Lester Glenn Decatur etc. Also lists dismissals Cleo Moore Decatur Buford Filyan Trinity Jimmy Legg Decatur etc. Concludes with births: a daughter at Decatur General Hospital for Mr and Mrs Donnie Ray Lambert Hartselle and others at Decatur General Hospital.

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Admissions Chester Clardy Hillsboro James Mason Ardmore Tenn Floyd Watts Ariey David Devani Decatur Barbara Amerson Athens Mildred Gulley Rose Shackleford Mr. Hope Charlotte, Decal Linda Vines Huntsville Della Johnson Bibb Collier Madison Dorothy Hutcheson Ruby Blizzard Oscar Bowman Mary Black Rogersville Mary Hamilton Hazel Strickland James Dunham John Clark Charles Reed Trinity Harold Dean Thigpen Marie Royer Linda Bauer Connie Bramiett Nancy Collier Jodie Letson Courtland Alvin Miller Lester Glenn Bert Jeffries Emery Holmes Vinemont John Dunn Gracie Carter Bertha Bigbee Tommy Bolton Phyllis McGee Ava Hargett Shane Pitts Martha Butler Judy Dutton Beverly Merriman Roy Bradford Winnie Hallmark Gregory Crow Somerville Cecil Smith Danville Judith Irvin Cleo Moore Buford Filyan Jimmy Legg Myrtie Goodson Jeffrey Southern Hartselle John Christopher Sara Williams Grace Jones Gaylen Terry Charlotte Dent James Reed Harvey Rose William Madry Decatur General Admissions David Warren Osborne Wesley Garrison Jerry Anderson Moulton Correne Margarette Vincent Garnet D. Page Fairville Liston Odell Covey Thomas Daniel Johnson Myrtie Louise Amerson Burton Eugene Marsh Jr Joe R. Coleman Kerry Joe Mitchell Cornis Percey Vinzant

Ehrlichman defends privacy on inebriated congressmen

Former Nixon aide Ehrlichman argues constituents cannot verify a member’s fitness from viewing alleged drunken behavior in the gallery. He claims news media avoid such habits unless challengers reveal them, while Weicker stresses the system’s ability to judge officials without covert operations.

Nixon Congress Weicker United States Ehrlichman Ulasewicz John W.dean III White House Watergate

City Teen Travel Memoir Shares Greek Adventure

Dale Densmore, 18, Grissom High School graduate, recounts solo travels from San Diego to Athens. She describes airport chaos, language barriers, crowds, and awe at Athens size while visiting with friends of a Greek Air Force officer. Her mother trusted her to travel alone and she learned to navigate diverse people and places.

Dale Densmore Grissom United States Greece San Diego California U.S Athens Dale

Traveling with Dale in Greece and Beyond

Dale recalls impressions from Greece including customs and daily life for women and the challenge of staying vigilant in Chicago. She enjoyed offbeat Greek eateries and hopes to return as an English teacher while continuing a career with a national magazine company and travels across the Southeast and Midwest.

Greece Dale National Magazine Company Chicago

Three Area Men Gain Paroles

Three area men were among 30 people granted paroles last week by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Gary L. Bynum and Wallace R. Hughes of Morgan County and Larry Fred Hale of Cullman County were paroled. Bynum received a two year sentence in November for four counts of burglary, Hughes an 18 month sentence set in January for buying concealing or receiving or aiding in concealing stolen property, and Hale a two year term in March for three counts of possession and sale of marijuana and illegal sale of LSD.

Morgan County Cullman State Board of Pardons and Paroles Gary L. Bynum Wallace R. Hughes Larry Fred Hale Cullman County Bynum Hughes Hale

Bank Robbery Shocks Vina Branch of First National

Bandits wearing coveralls and ski masks robbed the Vina branch of the First National Bank of Russellville on Friday. Bank officials reported $26,075 stolen in the holdup.

Vina, Ala Vina First National Bank of Russellville

Tennis courts expansion planned at city recreation sites

The city will build two tournament courts plus bleachers at the T. C. Almon Center and add 10 feet to a Pop Oliver Park court to meet regulation size. Bid opening is pending, with construction to finish within two months of award and an estimated 23 000 dollars in annual Parks and Recreation funding.

T. C. Almon Center Pop Oliver Park Magnolia St 16Th Ave Almon Center Martin Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Pop Oliver Courts Bill Aycock Parks and Recreation Department

Boat Register Change Proposed In House Bill

Rep. David Cauthen of Morgan County proposes a bill to require boat registrations in the owner's home county replacing state options. The measure would end state registrations and shift records and revenues to the county under a salary system for license commissioners. He cites potential Morgan County revenues up to 3000 dollars annually.

Montgomery Morgan County David Cauthen County Commissioner of Licenses State Conservation Department Cauthen

Phillips Rollercade Grand Opening at Funland Park

Phillips Rollercade opens at Funland Park with a 200000 rink, 1 to 8 pm Sunday, free admission. The larger air conditioned facility replaces the old rink across 14th Street SE and adds a party room, snack bar, and maple skating surface.

Phillips Rollercade Funland Park 14Th St Recreation Park Jimmy Phillips

Cyclist Injured in Athens Crossroads Motorcycle Crash

A 25 year old Athens man, Jerry Scroggins, was injured Friday in a motorcycle crash at Lock's Crossroads and treated at Athens Limestone Hospital before being released. Troopers said details were not immediately available. Also sought is Wallace Summerford of Colfax Louisiana, missing since July 18, may have amnesia, last seen driving a blue 1970 Ford pickup with Louisiana 232082 POT. Contact authorities or telephone 462-3269.

Athens Lock’s Crossroads Here Athens-Limestone Jerry Scroggins Massey Louisiana Wallace E. Summerford Colfax

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