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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1972

Page

6

Wallenda Keeps High Wire Date

Veteran circus star Karl Wallenda returned to the high wire in Wheeling after watching a family member die on the same wire the previous night. He acknowledged danger but finished the performance as 6000 spectators watched. authorities listed the cause of death as head injuries to Richard Guzman.

Wheeling W. Va Karl Wallenda Wallendas Wallenda Richard Guzman Carla Wallenda-Leontini Circus Osiris Shrine Guzman Wheeling Island Stadium Michigan State Coliseum Detroit Karl Dieter Schepp Richard Faughnan Herman Mario Schepp Christiana Richard Gusman Sarasota Fla Gusmen Gusman

Marines Press Citadel Advance in Quang Tri Combat

South Vietnamese marines fought bunker to bunker as a two pronged push closed on the Citadel at Quang Tri. Navy jets and Soviet artillery pounded the fortifications amid reports of North Vietnamese reinforcements and heavy shelling near Hue and Bong Son as timing and control of district capitals shifted.

Saigon Quang Tri Associated Press Dennis Neeld Hue U.S Hancock Bastogne Bong Son Binh Dinh Tam Quan

Paris Rebuilds Spanish Deed Records in Red River County

Paris becomes center of Spanish culture as 1835 Spanish deed records in the old Red River County Court house basement are repaired for potential display at Clarksville Public Library. The Red River County Historical Record Preservation Fund is formed and Jaycees donate time and money for restoration.

Paris Tex Red River County Court House Clarksville Public Library Red River County Texas

Socialite Virginia Piper Found Chained To Tree

Virginia Piper, 49, wife of Harry C. Piper Jr., was found unharmed chained to a tree in northern Minnesota after her husband paid a $1 million ransom in $20 bills. FBI said she was located Saturday near Duluth following a tip. authorities continue the investigation.

Minneapolis Minn Virginia Piper C. Morgan Aldrich Jr Orono Aldrich Harry C. Piper Jr Piper FBI Minnesota Duluth Munsingwear, Inc

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