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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

10

Tennessee lawmakers doubt Wallace can win in November

Tennessee members of Congress from both parties doubt George Wallace can carry the state in November though he claims he will. They foresee Nixon or Humphrey as likely winners depending on the rival candidates, with Wallace possibly drawing votes away from Nixon in a three way race.

Washington George Wallace Tennessee Congress Wallace Tennesee Hubert Humphree Richard Nixon Eugene McCarthy D-Wis Nelson Rockefeller New York Howard H. Baker Jr Rtenn Nixon Baker Robert H. Everett Dtenn Everett Alben Barkley McCarthy Rockefeller Humphrey Fulton John J. Duncan R-Tenn Dan Kuykendall William Anderson D.tenn Deep South James L. Quillen Nixon County Quillen

Attempt To Bribe Charge Is Placed

John Petty, 81, is free on $300 bond after weekend arrest on charges of attempting to bribe Limestone County Sheriff Buddy Evans and ABC officers Ernest Pressnell and Bob Johnson with a $100 bribe not to arrest him after a gallon of moonshine whisky was found at his home.

Athens John Petty Petty Limestone County M. W Buddy) Evans ABC Ernest Pressnell Bobby Johnson

Americans Smoke Seven Fewer Cigarettes Per Person in 1967

A United States report shows average cigarette consumption dropped by seven per person in 1967 compared with 1966. The decline reflects shifting smoking patterns or public health efforts influencing consumer behavior during the period.

Athens Fire Station Expansion Costs Rise

Final plans for a second Athens fire station exceed initial estimates with costs potentially above 50 000 dollars. City officials, led by Bumpus, plan a maximum specification brick building with two stalls to house a 30 000 dollar Ward LaFrance engine and a twin for the present department. Construction aims for full crew coverage and a quick delivery date.

Athens Bumpus Allison Bailey Ward-La- France Peeeraade Ward-LaFrance City Hall

Little Women Refreshment Committee Faces Damaging News

A fragment notes the refreshment committee receiving bad news and distress within a story that hints at setbacks for the group. The line implies concern and potential impact on planned events.

Stops Tormenting Rectal Itch with Special Formula

An ad from New York highlights a non narcotic formula claimed to stop hemorrhoid itch relieve pain and shrink hemorrhoids. It promotes a lubricating suppository form marketed as gentle and effective without sting.

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Ray Blanton D-Tenn William E. Brock Richard Fulton C. M. Hutcheson, JR Byron Vann, JR Hutcheson-Vann 6Th Ave. S.E Kentucky Stahrs Alabama Elvis J. Stahr Indiana University Army John F. Kennedy James E. Brice Redstone Arsenal Tennessee Valley The Association of U.S. Army Stahr AUSA Hickman, Ky Brice Decatur Commons William Eckert First State Bank Johnston St S.E
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