Editorial View on Watergate: Call for Reform and Resolve
John S. Knight argues Watergate can purge sordid politics and strengthen the republic. He praises the Ervin hearings and urges reforms in campaign procedures, congressional oversight, and judicial independence. He cites past scandals and defends the system's resilience while urging citizens to demand accountability.
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Decatur Woman Leads Storm Victims Aid Drive
Fay Keegan of Decatur organized relief for tornado victims in Cullman, Morgan and Marshall counties near Hulaco. Local merchants donated groceries and a county truck assisted transport. A Hulaco Church of Christ shower is planned for Monday night, with damage estimated up to 200000 dollars after the late Sunday twister destroyed two homes and a mobile home.
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Hulaco
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Marshall County
Keegan helps Hulaco residents house after twister
Mrs. Keegan offered a vacant home to the Morgan County Civil Defense for affected Hulaco area residents. An elderly man Lester Carter stayed there while his home was demolished, leaving four families needing basic goods. Merchants donated stoves and Mrs. Keegan furnished essentials for housekeeping.
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Hulaco Area
Carter
Huntsville
Downtown Group To Meet Monday
The Decatur Downtown Association schedules a 7 p.m. meeting at Gay Mar Shoes on 2nd Ave SE to set up an organizational base, dues schedule, and a performance platform for downtown safety and unity led by Mrs. Ernestine Ling. An earlier Monday meeting was postponed.
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Seed House Damaged In Friday Blaze
The Decatur Fire Department fought a cottonseed oil blaze for 30 minutes at Southern Oil Mill on Holly St. The seed house fire caused slight loss and injuries were reported in three automobile fires. An auto fire at 606 7th Ave. SW involved Mrs. Marjorie Smith of Decatur and another at 2200 Danville Rd involved Mrs. W. L. White of Decatur.
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Holly St
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7Th Ave
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Decatur 3
Danville Rd
Astros fix Skylab power wing after strap jams panel
Astronauts pried loose a metal strap that jammed a solar power wing on Skylab, risking reduced power. Mission Control suggested crash helmets for future crews, while Conrad dismissed concerns with a laugh. A sun shield torn away earlier during the May 14 launch also ripped off another solar wing.
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Conrad
Court orders redistricting plan review across Alabama counties
The commission seeks a master plan to implement redistricting in Morgan County if it cannot meet an order deadline of May 1. Officials in Alabama must draw election district lines with the Supreme Court finalizing which plan to use, amid disputes over authority and a costly voter address project.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Rives
U. S. Supreme Court
Montgomery
Asst
Lee Weathers
Fleming
Senate Hearings Clash With Justice Department Toward Prosecution
Senate Ervin says DOJ has nearly a year to bring indictments and trials and the Senate cannot wait. Cox-Cash talks, immunity questions, and possible court action loom as Cox meets LA district attorney on Ellsberg psychiatrist burglary. Officials cite implications of a 1970 intelligence plan in current cases.
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North Carolina
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Joseph Busch
Los Angeles
Daniel Ellsberg
Busch
Los Angeles Times
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E. Howard Hunt
Bernard L. Barker
Eugenio Martinez
Rewards offered after teacher shot in Tuskegee
A witness described the attacker as a slender black man with earrings fleeing from a car near a library after the shooting of special education teacher Mrs. Benefield of Cullman Middle School. Police pursued leads while robbery is considered possible. Goode, 24, faced charges in nearby slayings. a prior hung jury and subsequent escape are noted.
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Arthur Dennis
Herman Chapman
Goode
Trail bluff and bank verifies authenticity of money
The statement notes Spodak did not risk it after a trail bluff and had the bills checked by a bank, which confirmed the money was authentic.
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Spodak
Little Miss Contestants Compete In Morgan County Pageant
Local pageant contestants from Jeft include Dan Hartsfield Kristi Smith Amy Beth Cordell Mary Gail Any civic groups and vendors eye concessions for the Spirit of America Festival Jim Rountree can be contacted at 353 0886 or P O Box 1776 Decatur Alabama The Spirit of America Festival will be held July 4 at Point Mallard Park Tags list of contestants and event details
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Morgan County
Jacqueline ‘Rae
Jeft
Dan Hartsfield
Kristi Smith
Amy Beth Cordell
Mary Gail
PTA
Jim Rountree
P.O. Box
Decatur
Ala
Point Mallard Park
Obituary Notice for Margaret I. Bost Huntsville
Miss Margaret I. Bost of Seminole Drive Huntsville died on arrival Friday at Athens Limestone Hospital Funeral services will be announced by Spry Funeral Home Huntsville
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Margaret I. Bost
Seminole
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Spry Funeral Home of
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