Argument Leads To Death in Decatur Shooting
A 57-year-old Decatur man, Percy Vinson of 616 Madison St. NW, died after a Sunday night shooting at a neighbor's home. Police say an argument preceded the incident and a suspect is being questioned. An autopsy was pending to determine the cause of death.
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Flood Toll Rises in Rapid City Disaster
The Rapid City flood toll climbs to 208 with officials fearing many more deaths outside the city. About 500 missing and 3,000 homeless as damage exceeds 100 million dollars. National Guardsmen and volunteers search debris while a curfew limits nighttime rescues. Water and gas outages complicate relief efforts as officials seek federal aid.
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Jets Split Hanoi Rails and Shoot Down MIGs
U S forces attacked a northeast rail line near Hanoi destroying freight cars and lighting the sky with orange flames 25 miles south of the Chinese border. Air Force F4 Phantoms and Navy jets claimed two MIG interceptors downed in separate engagements near Hanoi.
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China
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Hanoi
Coral Sea
Nixon Daughter Tricia Weds Edward Cox at White House
On this date in 1971, Tricia Nixon married Edward F. Cox in a White House ceremony. The notice notes fair, warm weather with highs in the mid 80s and a 20 percent chance of rain, with full coverage on the weather map page B-6.
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Tricia
Edward F. Cox
White House
China denounces U S strikes near Vietnam border as aggression
TOKYO AP reports Communist China warns U S air strikes in North Vietnam near the Chinese border threaten its security calling the acts new war crimes and grave provocations. In Alabama, Acting Gov Beasley forms a committee to study utility rates with Gov Wallace's approval.
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China
U.S
North Vietnam
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Jere Beasley
George C. Wallace
This Town Will Never Be The Same
Donald V. Warren recalls rapid flood damage after eight inches of rain and a dam break near Florence. Police and a woman were found dead in Warren’s area as Rapid Creek flooded. Pearson’s home was nearly destroyed by floodwaters from the Black Hills.
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Donald V. Warren
Decatur
Rapid City
M.C
Warren
W. A. Pearson
Florence
Pearson
Black Hills
Alabama Democrats meet strict convention gender race goals
National party hearing officer William Walsh reports Alabama’s delegation meets McGovern Reform Commission rules. Challenges from black National Democratic Party of Alabama and Alabama Democratic Conference claim underrepresentation of women, blacks, and youths. Walsh says steps ensured broad participation and proportional representation for the national convention.
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Ala
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National Party
McGovern Reform Commission
National
William Walsh
Houston
Tex
Credentials Committee
National Democratic Party of Alabama
Alabama Democratic Conference
Threat Of Jail Said Enough To Require Lawyer
The Supreme Court ruled that defendants facing a possible jail term must have legal representation. In a 7 to 2 decision, Justice Douglas said a lawyer is guaranteed to poor defendants in petty offenses and misdemeanors. The ruling expands Sixth Amendment protections and will alter trial practices nationwide.
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Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Warren E. Burger
Douglas
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