Duelling Kennedy Wallace ticket sparks editorial waves
The piece reviews talk of a Kennedy Wallace presidential ticket sparked by the Spirit of America event and editorials from The Dothan Eagle and National Review. It notes skeptical governors remarks on Wallace’s fitness and shifts in Democratic Party speculation amid Watergate fallout. It mentions James Reston and Buckley reactions to the rising chatter.
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George Wallace
Ted Kennedy
Spirit of America
Dothan
Ala
Eagle
George Corley Wallace
New Orleans
Wallace
Edwin D. Edwards
Calvin L. Rampton
Utah
National Review Bulletin
Democratic Party
National Review
Gallup
Teddy Kennedy
John Doe
Kennedy
Washington
William F. Buckley, Jr
Liberal Democrats
Shade your way to cooling savings from old days
A New York Times note via the Newspaper Advertising Bureau reports researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology show shade lowers heat gain. Light colored opaque roller shades mounted properly cut 47 to 55 percent heat, translucent shades 44 percent, blinds 18 to 33 percent, and windows reduce heating costs by about eight cents per dollar.
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Newspaper
New York Times
Illinois Institute of Technology
When a Teen Converts Seek Church Masters Advice
A 17 year old asks about joining a new church while under parental rule. The counselor notes that parents retain final say until adulthood, but suggests attending and seeking a Watch Care membership to keep ties with the family church. Patience, prayer, and eventual independent choice are advised.
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S.H
Prosecution on CIA crimes looms as DOJ weighs targets
Justice Department faces deciding whether top CIA officials or rank and file agents should be prosecuted for crimes under CIA orders. The piece notes possible charges for federal violations and hints at state actions, amid concerns over protecting leaders and a history of impunity for higher brass. It also touches on EPA water standards and a pennies theft case on Capitol Hill with missing aluminum prototypes and market value estimates.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Justice Department
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
My Lai
G. Gordon Liddy
E. Howard Hunt
Bar of Justice
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Defense Fund
EPA
Congressional
U.S. Mint
Mary Brooks
Senate
House
Capitol Hill
Brooks
Secret Service
Mint
U.S. Burden in Europe Mounts as NATO Ties Strain
In Madrid and Europe the United States weighs defense costs and NATO burdens amid demand for higher payments from Spain and threats from Turkey. Franco's regime, Franco’s base rights, and shifts in European leadership shape a wary balance as Washington seeks to sustain bases and deter Soviet pressure. Fat Man the sea lion at Coronado Base demonstrates another cost saver for naval salvage missions.
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Madrid
United States
Spain
Turkey
Greece
France
NATO
Portugal
Italy
Generalissimo Franco
Rota
Europe
U.S
Strategic Air Command
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Ford
London
Paris
Congress
Capitol Hill
Cyprus
Moscow
Mitterand
Azores
Por
Tugal
Middle East
Franco
Tito
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Adriatic
Washington
Coronado
Calif
Navy
Fat Man
Coronado Amphibious Base
Varying Hitchhiking Laws Create Mixed Rules Across States
The piece outlines how hitchhiking laws differ by state, noting Connecticut recently legalized hitchhiking on most roads while many states ban it or set strict limits. It cites eight permissive states, six strict offenders, and 36 outlawing it to varying degrees, with discrepancies over roadways and shoulders. The National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws advocates standardization, but no federal law exists.
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New York
Claudette Colbert
Colbert
Connecticut
Arkansas
Kentucky
Missouri
North Carolina
South Caroline
Michigan
Mississippi
New Hampshire
South Dakota
Vermont
Washington
Hawaii
Maine
Nevada
New Jersey
North Dakota
Wyoming
Alabama
Arizona
California
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Kansas
Maryland
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
Ohio
Louisiana
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Wisconsin
National Committee On Uniform
I Like Work Quote by Jerome Jerome
A quotation expresses fascination with work and hours spent watching it. The speaker notes enjoyment in the act of labor attributed to Jerome Jerome. The line highlights a curious reflections on focus and attention to tasks.
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Jerome Jerome
DAILY WORD GAME REPUTED WORD CHALLENGE
Find 25 or more four letter or longer words from REPUTED. No plural with added s. Only one form per word. Excludes proper names. Yesterday's example CLEAVER provides guidance on valid forms and letter patterns.
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Aver Ravel
Carl Clever Leer Vale
Earl Veer
Local Decatur Newspaper Masthead and Policies
W R Shelton founder editor 1912 1924 published afternoon weekdays and weekends in Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc PD Box 1527 Decatur AL 35601 member of the Associated Press misstatement of fact policy grievance investigative redress prompt delivery by carrier rates shown with tax all sales tax included
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Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc
Ala
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