Human Side Of Politics Tragic, Says Reston
Washington writer outlines the human drama of politics highlighting Kennedy, Muskie, Humphrey, Wallace, and others. He contrasts winners and losers, notes the impact on families, and ponders the broader fascination with political life and its unpredictability in America.
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Planeship Enemy Oil Facilities Hit Across North Vietnam Coast
Saigon reports say U S fighter bombers struck more than 300 targets Friday from the DMZ to Haiphong, destroying bridges warehouses and sinking barges. B52s bombed near Dong Hoi and 23 to 27 miles from Saigon, while clashes continued near An Loc as South Vietnam’s legislature rejects decree powers for Thieu.
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McGovern Hints George May Be In His Administration
Senator George McGovern visited George C. Wallace in a Silver Spring hospital and suggested he might join a future administration if he wins. Wallace, shot at a Raurel rally on May 15, endures stomach pain and a spinal injury causing paralysis.
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Fewer Candidates Expected In Decatur Council Election
As June 20 qualifying looms in Decatur the field appears wide open with only three announced challengers to Mayor Charles Gunthorth and council members. Several other residents say they are still considering. The 1968 race drew 26 council candidates and two for mayor, following Decatur voters’ move to abolish the city commission form.
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Decatur
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Jay Thomas
Harry Raley
James DeLones
DeLones
Ray Nixon
Raley
DeWayne Cameron
Bill Dukes
Rutledge Thomas
Charles Martin
Bill Levin
Cameron
Convention Camping At Issue For Democratic Miami Beach
Delegates housing is secured for the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach July 10-14 with about 20 000 hotel rooms, while camping facilities for uninvited protesters remain undecided. Local officials plan to limit or delay protester campsites despite a protest coalition demanding food health and toilet facilities.
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Yippies
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Operation Backbone
Southeastern All Arabian Horse Show Appreciation Note
The Cahaba Shrine Temple and the Southeastern Horse Center thank The Decatur Daily for extensive coverage of the Southeastern All Arabian Horse Show. Exhibitors from 12 states praised the reporting and look forward to the major shows July 6 to 8, 1972 at Cahaba facilities and Point Mallard Aquadome, adding value to local recreation complexes.
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Pardon the Delay On OPINION Editorial Voice
Decatur Daily reader Gilbert D Edwards argues against labeling voluntary armed forces as mercenaries The letter defends police and military pay and training noting soldiers and police serve for wages and risk their lives to protect citizens
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