Morgan County Board halts eighth grade move plan
The Morgan County Board of Education rescinded a plan to convert the old Morgan County Training School into an eighth grade site for 1971 72. A study committee from parents and a board rep will study use for 1972 73 amid concerns over psychology busing and book access.
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BEN Windham Daily
Hartselle
Morgan County Board of Education
Morgan County Training School
Decatur
Crestline
George Howell
Parents’ Group
Howell
Bill Gardner
Street
Alvis Briscoe
Poison linked to Muscle Shoals officer's wife's death
A state toxicologist report confirms Mrs. Hansel Cross died from a massive dose of strychnine poison after doctors initially suspected tetanus. The incident occurred while her husband, former Muscle Shoals police officer Hansel Cross, faced suspension on seven charges including refusal to cooperate and neglect of duty.
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Muscle Shoals
Ala
Hansel Cross
Vann Pruitt
Dist
Sam McCutchen
Cross
Robbie Martin
Copying Ease Throws The System In Chaos
Washington reports on the Pentagon Papers disclosures prompting Congress access to the McNamara study and a push to reform information handling. The piece notes widespread classification confusion, with projections of millions of classified documents and varied practices among officials.
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James Reston
New York Times
Washington
Pentagon
Congress
William G. Florence
United States
Acheson
McGeorge Bundy
Defense McNamara
John Foster Dulles
Yalta
Robert McNamara
Johnson Vietnam Decisions and Secrets Paper Debates
The text discusses Johnson's Vietnam strategy timing and the debates over declassification of documents. It covers approval delays for bombing, calls for pressure on North Vietnam, troop increases, and the broader issue of public versus private papers and the release of government records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Adams
John Quincy Adams
United States
Anthony Eden
Institute For Advanced Study
Princeton
Dominican Republic
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Robert Donovan
New York Herald Tribune
Los Angeles Times
Governor Veto Power On Youth Vote Resolution
The Alabama Legislature would send a ratification resolution for the federal 18 year old vote amendment to Gov. George C. Wallace for signing or veto. The governor has six days to act with possible extensions and a veto can be overridden by a majority in both houses. An exception exists if the measure would amend the state constitution. Historical note recalls Gov. Lurleen Wallace's 1967 pay dispute.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
George C. Wallace
House
Wallace
Senate
Lurleen Wallace
McNamara Memo Nixes Expanded Vietnam War Push
The Post Dispatch reports a Pentagon memo by Robert McNamara rebuking calls for major bombing and ground force increases in South Vietnam. It outlines options including a counter infiltration barrier and intensified pacification with post clearance security, plus a cautious bombing halt with a reserve to resume if needed.
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Post-Dispatch
Pentagon
McNamara
Post
South Vietnam
Train Wreck Report Wins Ten Dollar Prize
Yancy Vaughn of 1239 2nd St. SW was named last week’s winner of THE DECATUR DAILY’s news tip of the week. Vaughn won five dollars plus a five dollar bonus for calling in about a 17 car train detrailment in south Cullman County.
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Yancy Vaughn
2Nd St
Decatur Daily
Vaughn
THE
DAILY
Cullman County
Vocational System Plans Evening Classes at School
The vocational system announced adult education classes will be offered in the evenings at the school with potential summer enrichment programs to follow, expanding lifelong learning opportunities for residents.
Tunnel blast stains fuel fire and survivor tells tale
A 14 hour fire after a tunnel explosion followed a methane gas blast under the earth five miles long and 200 feet deep. Ralph Brisette, 33, the sole survivor, described two explosions and finding himself in water after stumbling four miles to the tunnel portal.
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Ralph Brisette
Winegan
California
Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Co
Aerospace Giant
Brewer High School Names First Principal and Assistant
FLORETTE James Tucker former Aliceville High principal chosen as first principal of Albert P. Brewer High School and Technical School. C. A. Blevins will be Tucker's assistant in charge of the technical division. They take office July 1 and begin curriculum planning for 1972 73, combining grades 10 to 12 from Cotaco Eva Priceville Union Hill and Ryan High Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Denton
Priceville High School
A. T. Rooks
Denton
Florette
James Tucker
Aliceville
Albert P. Brewer
George Nancarrow
Morgan County
C.A. Blevins
Tucker
Nancarrow
Livingston State University
University of Alabama
Pine Hill
Union Hill
Dale County
Enterprise
Alabama Education Association
AEA
National Education Association
NEA
National Association
Blevins
Alabama and American Vocational Association
Cotaco
Eva
Priceville
Ryan
Medina trial judge rejects defense motions in My Lai case
In Boston Howard rules the Army did not deny fair consideration and grants two minor motions. He orders the defense to obtain a classified My Lai inquiry report and for witness names. Bailey argues Army pressure tainted proceedings. Medina awaits trial with 10 witnesses already heard, including two generals.
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May Lai
Bailey
Medina
Cailey
William Eckhardt
Calley
Howard
F. Lee Bailey
My Lai
Department of the Army
William L. Calley Jr
Charlie Company
Killing of minister's wife stuns Lincoln Alabama
Police seek motive after Mrs. H. D. Renfroe 28 is found strangled in her home four miles north of Lincoln. Her husband Rev. H. D. Renfroe 47 says the killing occurred while he was away. No struggle noted and cash remains in the purse lessen robbery likelihood. Autopsy pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ala
H. D. Renfroe
Anniston
Renfroe
Luke Brewer
Talladega County
TVA Plans Bond Sale to Support Power System Expansion
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced a new bond sale of 100 million dollars planned for July 20 in New York to raise funds for expanding its power system. This sale would raise outstanding power bonds to 775 million, with total authorized bonds up to 5 billion, while short-term notes total 680 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
New York
TVA
Fire destroys Marion County High School in GAIN
The main building of Marion County High School in Gain Alabama burned down on Thursday. Officials estimate the loss at least 221000 dollars. A state investigator said the fire likely began in the attic of the 60 year old building.
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Gain
Ala
Marion County High School
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AMA
Atlantic City
N.J
John M. Chenault
American Medical Association
House of Delegates
C. A. Blevins
America
China
Vietnam
Johnson
Mes
the Post-Dispatch
Train Wreck Report
St. Bernard College
Deborah Lackey
Vinemont High School
Melba Perry
Holly Pond
Michael Cupp
Good Hope High School
Michael Maddux
Larry
Brewer High School
Lions Club
Baptist Church
Auburn University
Falkville High School
Boston
Marion
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