Law Harvests Large Rural Grass Patch in Morgan County
Morgan County and Decatur investigators removed 63 marijuana plants up to four feet high from private land along Old River Road between Decatur and Somerville. Total seizures exceed 100 plants in Morgan County this summer as locals warn owners to report unfamiliar crops without fear of prosecution.
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Redford Faces Crowd as He Promotes All the President's Men
In Nashville, Robert Redford held a news conference amid autograph seekers and questions about his image. He spoke on nuclear power, lobbying, and the environment while acknowledging his celebrity complicates credibility. He attended the Watergate film premiere co producing and portraying Bob Woodward.
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Redford
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Burt Reynolds
Washington Post
Bob Woodward
Carter to Huddle with Wallace in Montgomery Today
AP reports Jimmy Carter plans a 4 45 p m CDT huddle in Montgomery with Gov George Wallace as part of outreach to Democratic candidates not seeking the nomination A Carter aide says talks will cover platform items tax reform and welfare with Wallace and other figures Moody actions and travel details are outlined including prior calls to Abzug Grasso Shapp Albert Church Kennedy and others and a Sea Island Georgia trip upcoming
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Idaho
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Sparkman backs Carter for Democratic presidential nomination
AP reports Senator John Sparkman of Alabama endorsed former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, saying Carter has virtual assurance of the nomination and an excellent chance to win. Sparkman noted Carter's election would benefit Alabama and the South. Powell confirmed a Carter campaign poll on a possible vice president but said Carter did not know of it when authorized. Wallace travels to Birmingham to meet the State Democratic Executive Committee as it selects eight at large convention delegates.
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Amy Carter Lemonade Stand Doubles Price in Plains
In Plains Georgia eight year old Amy Carter daughter of Jimmy Carter runs a lemonade stand with friends selling for a nickel. As crowds of tourists and reporters gather the price rises to a dime amid jokes about capital improvements. Carter, after primary victories, jokes reporters should pay double for expenses.
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Amy Carter
Jimmy Carter
Amy
Carter
Police Mud Fight Over Topless Wrestling in Florida
CASSELBERRY Fla AP nightclub owner Mike Pinter weighs challenging Seminole County efforts to use an 1895 law to halt topless mud wrestling at his club. State Atty. Abbott Herring and Sheriff John Polk claim the act requires a licensed physician in attendance and written proof of fitness.
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Mike Pinter
Seminole County
Abbott Herring
John Polk
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Polk
Syria asks Russia for aid to cover Lebanon costs
Israeli officials say Syria appealed to the Soviet Union about two weeks before intensified fighting in Lebanon. Damascus reportedly wanted debt relief or grants as Syria, with about 10,000 troops, faced rising costs estimated around $1 million daily, and owed Moscow roughly $4 billion in military and economic aid. A Soviet rejection would penalize Syria for clashing with other Russian clients.
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Syria
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Hays Recovers From Sleeping Pill Overdose
Rep. Wayne Hays is reported to have shown dramatic improvement after a coma caused by an overdose of sleeping pills. Doctors say the dose may have been accidental or intentional with no suicide note present, and Hays could resume duties in two to three weeks. The story notes related U.S. diplomacy over Lebanon as the Arab League peacekeeping issue is reassessed.
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Ohio
Wayne Hays
Washington
Richard Phillips
Hays
Phillips
Browns Ferry fuel loading permit delayed again
The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation in Washington postponed a decision on loading nuclear fuel into Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Reactor Unit Two, delaying a long anticipated restart after the 1975 fire. NBC's Ken Clark cited no explanation, while inspectors remain on site and final NRC approval is pending.
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Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Ken Clark
NBC
Atlanta
Clark
Office of
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NRC
Scottsboro
Bill Garner
Medgar Evers Shot Dead Outside Jackson Home
In Today’s date line for 1963 the Mississippi civil rights leader Medgar Evers was shot to death in front of his Jackson residence. The brief also notes weather info for Athens and a weather map on page 2, with hot hazy conditions and a near 90 degree daytime high, plus a Tennessee Valley line.
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Medgar Evers
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Stearns and Foster Bedding Ad in Decatur Store
Stearns and Foster bedding advertised as America's best, exclusive in Decatur at Robinson's Furniture on 2nd Ave. Contact 353-2370. Ad also mentions Reeves Peach Farms with Dixie Red Peaches daily, located 4 miles east of Hartsel, phone 773-2691.
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