Nixon to urge support for arms accord after Warsaw trip
President Nixon returns from a 13 day summit to address Congress and the nation urging passage of the strategic arms limitation treaty with the Soviet Union. The pact, signed with Leonid Brezhnev, requires two thirds Senate ratification to take effect. Conservatives oppose, calling it a concession to Moscow.
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Nixon
Warsaw
Washington
Congress
White House
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Senate
Decatur’s Daily Calendar Highlights Alabama Friendlies
In today’s issue, readers find the Daily Calendar and Classified Comics with sections on Editorials and Entertainment. Landers Obituaries and sports coverage appear, plus TV log and a horoscope. Weather outlook shows mid 70s today, near 50 tonight, high 80 Friday.
Wallace wife says politics would make him walk again
Cornelia Wallace, wife of Alabama Governor George C Wallace, told Merv Griffin that politics could prompt him to walk again after his May shooting. She said a spinal bullet will remain unless infection occurs, noted his foot movement, and discussed his potential return to politics amid a TV appearance and upcoming California primary.
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Los Angeles
Alabama
George C. Wallace
White House
Wallace
Cornelia Wallace
Merv Griffin
Wallie
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
California
George Oh
Fishing Fever Hits North Alabama Outdoors Page
Fishermen seek tips and reports as fishing season peaks in North Alabama. Read across the region for how and where to fish, with photos of results on the outdoor page B-8.
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North
Alabama
Beasley ready to act as Alabama governor if needed
Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley said he hopes he does not have to assume acting governor duties Sunday but is prepared if Gov. George Wallace is not moved to an Alabama hospital. Wallace was shot while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination in Laurel, Maryland last month. Beasley noted the move will be decided day by day and stressed health over succession while awaiting Wallace’s transfer to Birmingham.
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Jere Beasley
George Wallace
Alabama
Beasley
Wallace
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
University Hospital
Birmingham
Decatur Civitan Club
Laurel
Gov. Wallace
Jackson urges Nixon to make public private understandings
Washington Senate calls on President Nixon to release still private understandings tied to Soviet a arms talks. A congressional panel votes to create a new independent commission to shield the public from hazards of home products. Beasley comments on acting governor plans to meet the Maryland governor privately if needed.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Nixon
Soviet Union
Urgent Blood Drive Seeks 500 Pints Today and Friday
The Red Cross blood mobile is at St. John's Episcopal Parish House at Jackson Street and 2nd Avenue. County chairman Dr. J. W. Sailors urged downtown business and industry workers to donate 500 pints to meet the annual quota. If reached, free blood coverage would be provided to county residents.
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Red Cross’ Blood
St. John's Episcopal Parish House
Jackson St
2Nd Ave
J. W. Sailors
Decatur and
Hartselle
Tel Aviv Airport Attack Triggers Security Crackdown
After a mass casualty attack at Tel Aviv airport three Japanese nationals aiding Palestinian groups were killed and 70 others wounded. Israel urged tougher airport security worldwide while Lebanon warned of possible retaliation and the U N Security Council discussed the incident.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Isr
Lebanon
U.N. Security Council
Beirut
Popular
Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Golda Meir
Security Council
Air France
Rome
Shimon
Peres
SOT
Ai Framer
Morgan Runoff Races Certified
Vote counting finished as probate judge staff tallied Tuesday runoff results. Official counts show Democratic and independent candidates across offices such as President, Alabama Public Service Commission, Associate Justice Place No. 2, Tax Collector, County Board of Education, and Constable Beat 1 with party breakdowns and amendment votes. Results note independent Barbara L. Blankenship opposing the Democratic slate in Morgan.
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Bryan McAfee
Alabama Public Service Commission
Eugene (Bull) Connor
Kenneth Hammond
Supreme Court of Alabama
James H. Faulkner
Janie Shores
Charles E. Howard
Edith A. Sandlin
County Board of Education
Alvis G. Briscoe
Jean F. Whitley
H. G. Hunter
Steve Shirley
Barbara L. Blankenship
Democratic
Guntharp seeks AG opinion on voting rights in four subdivisions
Mayor Charles Guntharp said he will ask Attorney General Bill Baxley for guidance on whether residents of Burningtree Hickory Hills Rolling Hills and Cleo St subdivisions may vote in the upcoming municipal election. Annexed areas have up to 10 years to pay taxes and now receive limited city services while not paying full dues.
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Charles Guntharp
Atty
Bill Baxley
Guntharp
Lfe
Gunthorp
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Trybuna Luda
Henry Kissinger
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TV Log
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Edward Gierek
Foreign Ministry
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Cornelia
Moshe Dayan
Decatur ‘Citizen
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Tony Estes
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Paris
Es Daman
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