Governor Wallace Recovers at Silver Spring Tilt Table
Alabama Governor George Wallace remains paralyzed from the bullet wound while undergoing physical therapy at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. He spends hours strapped to a tilt table to regain an upright position, reads 10 to 12 newspapers daily, and plans to return to Montgomery before the Democratic National Convention in Miami. The recovery includes leg exercises, a mostly liquid diet, and continued bedside care from his aide Billy Joe Camp.
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Laurel
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Governor Wallace Improves After Hospital Therapy Session
Governors condition shows progress as he lifts a 12 pound weight for ten minutes during therapy at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring Maryland. Officials say he remains determined to attend the Democratic National Convention amid delegates’ worries and family support remains strong.
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Holy Cross Hospital
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Free Eyeglasses Under Medicaid Restored in Alabama
Alabama Medicaid recipients will qualify for a free eye checkup and eyeglasses starting July 1. Under 21 may receive one eye exam and one new pair per year, while those over 21 have benefits every two years, with Synoptic Inc. awarded the eyeglasses contract after restoration by the State Board of Health following Governor Wallace’s executive order.
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Synoptic, Inc
Mobile
State Board of Health
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Sparkman Sees Paris Solution For Vietnam War
U S Senator John Sparkman told a veterans group in Mobile that peace talks may yield a settlement to the Vietnam War with Vietnam accepting the proposal made. He said any settlement must condition release and return of American prisoners of war and urged continued U S strength amid easing world tensions.
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Ala
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John Sparkman
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Delivery Driver Seeks Prompt Monthly Collections
A self employed paper deliverer asks customers to pay promptly when visited for monthly collections. The message notes wholesale delivery and retail sale of papers and asks for timely payments to ensure earnings.
Poultry Group Proxy Elected President in Alabama
An Alabama Poultry and Egg Association meeting in Birmingham elected Joe L. Jones of Purina Trussville as president. Other officers include Roger Welk of Union Springs as first vice president, Harold Chitwood of Boaz as secretary, and Wayne McElrath of Albertville with E. O. Creel of Cullman as directors at large. Two individuals were inducted into the association.
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Trussville
Alabama Poultry and Egg Association
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Albertville
Dorothy Jones
Roger Welk
Union Springs
Harold Chitwood
Boaz
Wayne McElrath
E. O. Creel
Cullman
Poultry Group
Alabama
Alabama Cattlemen Oppose Ban Lift Policy
Officials of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association telegrammed President Nixon to oppose lifting beef import quotas. President Henry B. Gray HH and executive VP E H Ham Wilson led a 14 000 member group voicing strong disapproval claiming long range consequences would harm the cattle industry.
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Bullets Supply Facts On War
Decatur archaeologist Maurice Jones spoke to the Alabama Archaeological Society during a summer seminar at Martha Parham Hall. He outlined how mapping Civil War bullet topologies and variations can reveal troop positions and weapon types, noting his Decatur area bullets survey seeks publishable historical insights.
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Decatur
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Martha Parham Hall
Wallace Poised for Democratic Convention Return
Wallace aides say Alabama governor George C. Wallace remains on track to attend the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach starting July 10 despite reports of deterioration. A bullet removed from his spine left him in a wheelchair, but doctors say he is progressing and stronger days after surgery, with Florida aides noting his voice and handshake have improved. Bremer attorneys press for dismissal of federal and state charges as he awaits trial under FBI guarding at the Baltimore County Jail.
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Holy Cross Hospital
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Laurel
Florida
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Prince Georges County
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FBI
Baltimore County
Help with policy records and wedding ring questions in Decatur
Readers ask about a lapsed Mutual Savings Life policy claimed paid, a private swimming instructor, and who should hold rings at an informal home wedding. Answers state policy statement delivered and payments amended, instructor named, and rings held by witness or minister with timing for payment explained.
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Carl Clifton
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Laverne Hobbs
Decatur
Family ties guide voyage abroad from Texas church group
Inside Sonny Turner and Fudge four brothers of which three are ministers discuss an eagerly awaited trip abroad to Rhodesia. Paul, a four year minister, plans to help his grandfather print a religious magazine for evangelistic work while awaiting duties with his uncle. Fudge notes return to the U S for Florida College this fall after Rhodesia stories from his grandfather.
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Rhodesia, Here I Come: Fudge Heads to Africa on Mission
Athens teenager Paul Fudge, 18, plans a six week visit to Rhodesia starting Monday. He will assist relatives already serving as missionaries, including his grandfather W. M. Short and uncle Fay Short, while staying in the African nation. Fudge, a 1972 Athens Bible School graduate, says the country feels like home despite never having been there.
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Abilene Christian College
Abilene
Tex
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Pudge
Florida College
Athens
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