McGovern Sweeps California In Democratic Primary
Senator George McGovern won California by a strong margin, extending a four-state sweep that boosted his delegate total past 900 as he eyes the 1,509 needed for the nomination. Humphrey held on to contest the race, with Wallace a distant third as votes and totals from Los Angeles County shaped the outcome.
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Final Act Needs To Be Written As Political Theater
McGovern advances in the 1972 Democratic race as the outsider defies polls by winning California’s 271 delegates, New Mexico, and New Jersey while sweeping South Dakota. Muskie and Humphrey lose momentum but stay hopeful as Wallace is defeated in New Mexico and McGovern proclaims victory in Hollywood.
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Barge Tow Hits Railway Bridge Over Tennessee River
A 16-barge tow struck the open span of the Southern Railway Bridge over the Tennessee River Tuesday night, halting river traffic and closing the structure for at least four days. Damage runs about 25000 dollars. Rail officials cited detour limits and blamed the bridge’s narrow span the accident prompted renewed calls to replace the aging swing span with TVA and rail support from local groups. Repairs began with crews from Knoxville Chattanooga and Sheffield.
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Wallace wife thanks California supporters for write-in vote
Mrs George Wallace telephoned supporters at his California write-in campaign HQ Tuesday night from Houston praising their efforts for any tally in the write-in vote. About 100 supporters sang Dixie as they listened to television returns showing Wallace recovering from an assassination attempt in a Silver Spring hospital.
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Troopers Placed On Alert For Wallace Return
About 50 state troopers including six from the Decatur post placed on alert to aid Gov George Wallace's return to Alabama. They are to provide security at Birmingham Municipal Airport and University Hospital where he will be moved from Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring Md. Wallace, shot five times in Laurel Md, May 15, may undergo a second operation for a bullet near the spine. Plans for the transfer remain secret pending doctors.
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McGovern Dominates Delegates As NY Primary Looms
AP analysis shows delegates piling up for McGovern with 9042 committed and more likely, aiming for at least 200 in the New York primary and more in convention states. McGovern now stands as the only candidate with a real chance at the first convention ballot, while critics concede stopping him may be too late. The Democratic establishment delayed action until late in the primary, according to the piece.
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Chevy Leaders Open Two Day Convention in Decatur
Eighty Chevrolet executives and parts and accessories sales managers from Alabama Florida and Tennessee opened a two day Record Club convention in Decatur. The Birmingham zone leaders announced the event recognizes exceptional parts managers in the region. The group planned a Tennessee River barge trip and visits to the Alabama Space and Rocket Center Mullard and local courses. Notable attendees included Kay Siegrist J W Atkisson and W S Wilson.
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Nations reject resumption of Vietnam peace talks
PARIS reports the United States and South Vietnam rejected North Vietnam and Viet Cong demands to restart peace talks on Thursday. In London gold rose over $2 to $5.60 per ounce while the dollar weakened on major exchanges. The Supreme Court agreed to hear how states other than Hawaii fund public schools.
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Baptists elect layman leader after censor vote on Bible set
In Philadelphia the Southern Baptists Convention with about 10 000 delegates rejected a motion to withdraw the Broadman Bible Commentary 12 volume set for liberal interpretation. Owen Cooper of Yazoo City Mississippi was chosen as the first layman head since 1959, succeeding Rev Carl F Bates. The vote on censorship was split four to three against removal while Dr Herschell Hobbs spoke against the proposal.
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Nimrod Campers For Sale In Decatur Daily Ad
Decatur Daily ad shows Nimrod fold down camper sleeps six in good condition priced at 3900 dollars. James M Cox at 1604 Runnymeade lists the sale and notes eight additional responses and at least 18 interested buyers. Contact numbers 353 9467 and 353-4739 for details or responses. Athens number 232-1535.
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Decatur Magnavox Dealer Ends 11 Year Run
Decatur کے long time Magnavox dealer closes after eleven years of service at a central Ave location. The store cited shifting sales and a changing market as the reason for the shutdown leaving customers seeking new outlets for electronics and appliances.
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