Romney profiles for President heat up at Midwest Governors Meet
Gov. George Romney portrays himself as conservative yet reform minded and ready to tackle Viet Nam and national policy. He criticizes federal intervention, calls for clearer ally support, and signals a broad national debate on foreign and domestic policy as a Romney campaign unfolds.
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Its No Fun to Be A Bootlegger Perspective
A satirical piece describes bootlegging as normal in Drycatur and Huntsville with neighbors, professionals, and even officials as drinkers. It gives tips on disguise, timing, and demeanor to avoid lawmen, emphasizing cookies of humor and social camouflage.
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Snuffy Smith
Ozark City
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He's A Doggone Good Deputy
Limestone County Sheriff M W Evans relies on Davis the chief deputy Brown the captain and Dimo the star dog to chase outlaws. Davis and Brown use wit and guns while Dimo uses his head and teeth with Dimo the public favorite and headliner in chase cases.
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Buddy) Evans
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Dime the Dog Patrols the West With Notches and a Wish
The story riffs on legendary Wild West gunslingers and contrasts them with modern canine Dimo. It notes Dimo has 25 notches, far more than real gunslingers, while officers Davis and Brown earn far higher pay. The piece humorously envisions civil rights for dogs to boost Dimo’s pay.
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Hickock
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Ole West
Evans
Night Knight's Flash Flubbed The Darnest Things
A tangled tale shows a newsroom dash to a bad automobile crash after a late interruption from NBC's The Virginian. A reporter speeds to the scene, fights traffic, and begins reporting with a camera on the wreck as officers brief him.
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Flashbulb Fumbles In Car Crash Photo Session
A photographer battles a malfunctioning flashbulb during a wreck scene shoot. Spectators snicker as repeated attempts fail to produce light, leaving the photographer frustrated and defeated until a later test flash finally succeeds.
Rotary Club Luncheon at Congress Inn Prompts Biscuit Tosses
At the Athenean Room Rotary Club members gather for Monday lunch revealing a lively scene. The article notes diverse leadership ideas and a newsletter preview while editors at THE DAILY review upcoming programs.
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Lyons
Inside a Rotary meeting the rowdy guest and show
A vivid account of a Rotary club gathering describing seating, introductions, songs, and guest treatment. Members jockey for status while guests expect a show and careful control over topics, with reporters present and questions likely shaped by hosts.
Local Politico Campaign Card Bungle and Upsets Loom
Alabama politics and national intrigue collide as Rep Slate reports a $61 printer bill for 10,000 unused campaign cards after a forgotten primary. Athens eyes a police chief from Decatur and Mobile harboring battleship sale court battles fuel speculation. Governor Wallace spurs 1968 talk while new shopping center plans and U S House race intrigues add to a chaotic scene.
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