Adviser dies with dog on Route 13 in Vietnam
Lt. Col. Burr Willey American adviser to the South Vietnamese 21st Infantry Division and his dog Moose were killed when a rocket struck near a bunker on Route 13 during the An Loc siege. Willey, 44, was up front urging tanks and Rangers forward, and his loss halted a key push as nine Vietnamese were killed and two wounded in the same attack.
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Franklin
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Creswell
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An Lee
McGovern Pursues 200 More Delegates In New York
In New York McGovern aims to add about 200 delegates from 278 up for grabs as the last major presidential primary shapes the Democratic race. He could reach nearly half the votes needed for the nomination while some rivals and organization backers concede limited opposition.
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Demos Sue Nixon Reelection Group over Watergate Burglary
Democratic National Committee head Lawrence OBrien filed a $1 million suit against the Committee for the Re election of the President and security firm McCord Associates over the Watergate break in at the Democratic national headquarters. Five men were arrested. investigations and White House connections are noted.
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the Post
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W. House
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Reward Plan Could Offer Bonds In Lieu Of Cash Refunds
Washington AP reports Congress prompting the Treasury to study a plan that rewards taxpayers with bonds instead of cash refunds when their 1972 returns show a refund. The aim is to curb inflation from large year end windfalls, offering a choice between cash now or a higher yielding seven year Series E bond.
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Agnes Runs Out Of Steam Over Georgia
AP reports killer hurricane Agnes weakened after ramming the Florida Panhandle and Georgia, leaving uprooted homes, flooded roads, and millions in damage. The storm killed 13 people, injured over 100, and displaced thousands to shelters as it moved north from Cuba across the region. Residents along Florida’s Apalachicola coast faced soggy debris from Carabelle to Eastpoint.
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Gas line explodes after tractor ram into line at Pelham
Choctaw County sheriff reports a gas line blast in Pelham after a tractor strike. Early reports say at least three killed and several injured. In Washington, the Senate allowed the administration to decide state involvement in federally funded child care programs. Defense Secretary Laird warned he would oppose Moscow arms pacts if Congress stalls new U. S. armament development.
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Ala
Choctaw County
Washington
Senate
Melvin R. Laird
Congress
U.S
Thomas Enters Mayors Race In Decatur Election
Decatur automobile dealer Thomas enters the mayoral race for the August 8 municipal election on a platform of new jobs and industrial expansion. Mayor Charles Gunthorth attends a funeral directors convention in Point Clear and is not expected to qualify until 9 am Thursday. Qualifying deadline is July 5. Incumbent Charles Martin qualified at 3 pm Monday for place one, with Audrey P O'Brien, James Delones for place one and Harry Raley for place two among others.
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Decatur
Jay
Charles Gunthorp
Point Clear
Daily To Place A Want Ad Dial Numbers Athens
The notice lists contact numbers 353-4612 and 232-1535 for placing want ads in the Athens edition Today.
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