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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1972
Page
6
Senator George McGovern met with rival George Wallace at Holy Cross Hospital on Saturday where Wallace is recovering from an assassination attempt. The two Democratic figures shared a brief exchange amid McGovern’s campaign travels and Wallace’s convalescence.
The governor's weight fell from an estimated 160 to below. he has alternated between bed rest and wheelchair, with substantial pus drainage from the infection. Doctors say the abscess must be non infective before bullet removal. the infection traced to bullets and contamination raised peritonitis fears during campaigning.
A 26-year-old Athens man identified as Tommy Townsend was shot in the neck at his Higgins Court apartment on Saturday afternoon and was in serious condition after transfer to a Huntsville hospital. Limestone County authorities said Vannie ... was charged with assault with intent to murder.
Garrison suggests a second shooter with a scope fired at Wallace, arguing bullets likely exceeded eight amid street noise. He ties the Wallace incident to a broader federal conspiracy, echoing a Kennedy era theory while doctors report a serious infection complications about a week earlier.
Officials discuss the 1974 overpass on E Main Street as a four lane upgrade amid environmental debate. A revised Environmental Impact Statement favors Main St while Longhorn Pass is rejected. Estimated project cost reaches 2.38 million dollars.
Rapid City and nearby towns faced catastrophic floods as raging waters swept cars through streets and destroyed homes and mobile homes. Bridges fell, roads closed, and hundreds were left homeless in Meade County Keystone and Sturgis. National Guardsmen joined relief while millions in damages were anticipated.
McGovern defeated a rival slate from opponents at the convention as 30 Oklahoma delegates were chosen 10 for McGovern and 20 uncommitted. Missouri Democrats selected 18 more uncommitted delegates after rejecting an appeal by McGovern backers. Earlier district elections had 12 McGovern and 43 uncommitted delegates. McGovern supporters were outnumbered by Warren Hearnes Stuart Symington and Eagleton forces, early Muskie backers.
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