Drugging plan uncovered in Nixon White House probe
Senate Intelligence Committee staff say no evidence Nixon ordered columnist Jack Anderson killed but discuss drugging him to discredit him. A former CIA physician helped explore drugging to render Anderson incoherent before a public appearance, but the plan apparently stopped at the planning stage. Parliament approves bill to legalize political parties in Spain for first time since Franco. 338 deputies vote to reestablish party democracy with 91 against and 24 abstentions. House Democrats oust Rep. Wayne L. Hays from a committee chairmanship amid payroll padding investigations.
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Wallace shifts to Carter in Alabama delegate vote
In Alabama, eight Wallace delegates switch to Carter after primary and runoff losses. Twenty one of twenty seven delegates had backed Wallace. Carter gains support as Wallace urges delegates to unite. Some remain uncommitted awaiting time to decide. Carter plans meetings later in the week amid waning Wallace power in the South.
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Hawaii
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Missing Man Samuel Espada Found Off Gulf Shores
The body of Navy man Samuel Espada, 20, missing since Monday, was found on Gulf Shores beach near West Beach Road by fishermen and recovered by rescue workers on Wednesday.
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Gulf Shores
Ala
Navy
Samuel Espada
West Beach Road
Delegate Totals Point to Nominating Struggle
AP tally shows Republican 965 to 862 with 1,976 chosen. Democrats 1,206 to 329.5 pledged, 2,870 total chosen. Carter leads, needing 1,130 delegates for nomination. Reagan tops Ford in California and Ohio gains. Humphrey, Jackson, Church, Udall weigh in as Carter consolidates support before August conventions.
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Wood seeks city control over Point Mallard and park power
Decatur official Wood calls for mayoral override of Point Mallard authority to decide personnel and purchases and suggests folding Point Mallard into the Parks and Recreation Department to cut administration duplication. He emphasizes efficient city services, living wages, industry attraction, and funding knowledge from decades in social programs and municipal finance. He is Baylor-educated CAC director and Vestavia Hills Baptist Church music minister living with wife Angelica and two children.
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Decatur
CAC
Baylor University
Osborn and political shifts amid college ties and campaign math
Osborn cited giving Teague graduates for potential Alabama junior college roles and denied submitting a president bid for Calhoun. He holds a doctorate in junior college administration with 11 years of experience at Northeast Alabama and Calhoun, while others weigh endorsers and delegate loyalties in a changing national race. Ford economists warn unemployment may stay above 7 percent by year end despite improvements.
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Alabama Junior College
Calhoun
Wattenbarger
Florida
Decatur and
Athens Chamber of Commerces
Osborn
Northeast Alabama Junior College
Washington
Ford Administration
Cadet Pelosi Receives Army Commendation Medal
First Lt. James J. Pelosi of New York City, once a West Point cadet, is awarded the Army Commendation Medal for saving an East German man. The presentation occurred May 17 in Berlin, according to the Army and AP Wirephoto.
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Berlin
Lady Bird Johnson to Speak at Flag Day Ceremony
The House of Representatives Flag Day ceremony at the Capitol noon June 15 will feature Lady Bird Johnson as speaker. Flag Day Committee chairman Rep. Bill Nichols cited her work in preserving America's landscape as aligning with the "America the Beautiful" theme.
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Lady Bird Johnson
Bill Nichols
D.-Ala
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America
King's uncle sentenced in San Remo Egypt royal family case
Prince Bacha Mohamed Ossein, the 75-year-old uncle of the late King Farouk of Egypt, received an eight month prison term and a $28,000 fine for an offense in San Remo Italy. Revival services continue at Faith Revival Center 726 Bank St NE with evangelist Frank Odell leading nightly 7 30 pm worship. Single Adult Fellowship meets at 7 00 pm in the First Baptist youth center while Parents Anonymous convenes at 7 00 pm with a contact number 355 8000 for meeting location.
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Prince Questioned Over Cash at Franco-Italian Border
A prince was questioned at a crossing on the French border after a search found 11,800 American dollars in his Jaguar. Italy recently enacted a law to curb currency flight, limiting cash exports to just under 1,000 dollars.
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Brown to be renominated as Joint Chiefs chair
President Ford announced on Wednesday that Air Force General George Brown will be renominated for a second two year term as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The 58 year old Montclair New Jersey native sparked controversy after remarks on alleged Jewish influence. Brown apologized and Ford rebuked him publicly.
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Waiting for the 1976 National Spelling Bee Final
Katharine Hadow of Crozet Virginia and Polo Sengupta of Athens Georgia wait for their turns during the 49th annual National Spelling Bee in Washington. AP Wirephoto shows a concentration moment in the competition.
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Crozet, Va
Polo Sengupta
Athens
Washington
Community notices and events roundup across churches and groups
Cobenshie injured in an April automobile crash remains hospitalized. The NARFE Chapter 1480 hosts a covered dish picnic at 11 a.m. at Athens Recreation Park near the pool. Bethlehem Baptist Church holds homecoming with Rev. Bill Hampton at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon and singing at 1 p.m. A benefit country show for Rufus Pearson at Lawrence County Coliseum, Moulton. North Alabama Hairdressers Affiliate No. 8 cancels meeting due to Auburn seminar. Various church activities include First Christian supper at Shangrila, First Presbyterian circles at 10 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. covered dish. Vacation Bible School continues at Walnut Grove Baptist through Friday 6:30–8:30 p.m. The House is expected to act on extending revenue sharing through Sept. 30, 1980, distributing $24.9 billion with limited controls.
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Gospel Singings Across Churches This Friday Night
Gospel singings occur Friday at multiple churches across the region. Devotion Singers perform at Flint Creek Baptist Church near Vinemont at 7 30 p.m.. Dobbs Family at First Assembly Church of God in Cullman at 7 p.m.. Joyful Sounds at Bell Springs Baptist Church in Lacon at 7 p.m.. Jackson Family at Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Lawrence County at 7 p.m.. Memorial Day at Pine Holy Church of Christ in Lawrence County with lunch at noon and a 1 p.m. singing featuring Singing Servants. Cobbs Family at Pines Baptist Church in Florette at 1 30 p.m.. Unity Baptist Church east of Cobbs Family. Memorial Day singing at Caddo Congregational Methodist Church at 1 30 p.m. featuring Graceful Aires and Joyful Sounds.
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Vinemont
Devotion Singers
First Assembly Church of God
Cullman
Dobbs
Alien Bell Springs Baptist Church
Lacon
Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church
Lawrence County
Jackson
Pine Holy Church of Christ, Lawrence County
Q— Pines Baptist Church
Florette
Cobbs
Unity Baptist Church
Cobbs Family
Caddo Congregational Methodist Church
Corman Replaces Hays After Inquiry Over Ray Book
In Washington Rep James Corman of California takes over as Hays replacement after allegations of using funds to hire Elizabeth Ray as his mistress. Yvonne Dunleavy, ghostwriter of Elizabeth Ray, says final manuscript was almost entirely rewritten by committee and asserts the number of affairs is exaggerated while noting she did not condemn the publisher or industry decisions.
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Hays
James C. Corman
California
Elizabeth Ray
Washington
Yvonne Dunleavy
Elizabeth
Ray
New York
Explosion at Yugoslav Embassy Shocks Washington
A violent explosion outside the basement entrance of the Yugoslav Embassy in Northwest Washington at 12:20 a.m. shattered windows and lightly injured two people. It is the embassy’s second bombing in nine years and drew criticism of the Executive Protective Service.
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Executive Protective Service
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Syria approves foreign troops for Lebanon truce
Syria said it would station some troops from other Arab nations in Lebanon to help establish a durable cease-fire. President Hafez al-Assad met Arab League representatives who pressed for a cease-fire, withdrawal of Syrian troops, and an Arab peacekeeping force. Assad reportedly agreed only to dispatch Algerian and Libyan troops to join Syrians in Lebanon.
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