FBI notes thefts linked to socialist workers party probes
As late as May 1975 an FBI source said informers would have been noted if used in thefts and that stolen budget summaries and financial analyses were guarded by the Socialist Workers Party. The timing resonates with a DOJ inquiry into burglaries of leftist groups by FBI agents in the past five years. FBI records show the SWP was burglarized about 100 times between 1960 and 1966.
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FBI
Socialist Workers
Ment of Justice
SWP
U.S. Plans Disaster Response for Nuclear Terror Act
The draft federal plan, observed by The New York Times, outlines coping with casualties, property damage, and loss of civil control from a serious homemade nuclear bomb attack. It contrasts terrorism risk with reactor accidents, which official estimates project at about 3,300 immediate deaths and 45,000 cancer fatalities.
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Washington
New York Times
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Flatboat Adventurers Arrive On River Here
STEELE HOLMAN reports a Tennessee River flatboat reenactment retracing Col. John Donelson’s 1779 expedition. Three boats depart Kingsport June 6, arriving at Decatur’s Point Mallard to recreate the trek with the Tennessee Scenic River Association. The crew faced thrills including Indian attacks, near wrecks, a sink of the Rachel, and a two mile fishing drift while aiming for authentic life on the river.
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Steele Holman
Dragging Canoe
Tennessee River
Col
John Donelson
Nashville
Rachel
Charlotte
Adventure II
Kingsport
Tenn
Decaturs
Point Mallard
Tennessee
Tennessee Scenic River Association
John Shultz
Collegedale
Shultz
Ed Congden
Reagan and Ford Both Secure Delegate Tally In GOP Race
Ronald Reagan campaigned in Montana and Idaho to win delegates while Ford surpassed 1 000 delegates with Minnesota support. Reagan swept Idaho’s four at large delegates and pursued Montana and New Mexico where 41 delegates were chosen. Ford reached 1 001 delegates, 129 short of the nomination with 139 delegates left to be decided.
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Ronald Reagan
Montana
Idaho
Ford
Minnesota
Reagan
New Mexico
Associated Press
Helena
Moscow
Washington
Puerto Rico
Betty Ford
Thomas Kleppe
Three Alabamians Die In Weekend Mishaps
Three Alabamians died in weekend accidents including Woodrow Wilson Gray 63 of Alexander City who perished when his mobile home burned Saturday. Ed Smith 64 of Greenville was killed Friday night when backing into the path of a car driven by his daughter Geraldine McPherson 25 of Fort Deposit. authorities deem it a freak coincidence.
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Associated Press
Alexander City
Alabama
Butler County
Woodrow Wilson Gray
S.A. Burt
Ed Smith
Greenville
Burt
Smith
Geraldine McPherson
Fort Deposit
Governor's Power Blocks Legislative Independence
Alabama lawmakers face a constitutional barrier to independence as governors influence House committees by controlling speaker elections. The current speaker, Joe McCorquodale, defies the usual pattern, with Gov. George Wallace adopting a hands off stance. A secret ballot for speaker could empower the House to resist executive pressure. See GOVERNOR'S On Page A-10.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House
Joe McCorquodale
George C. Wallace
McCorquodale
Wallace
Carter Extends Hand to Washington After Primary Clash
Plains Georgia report notes Jimmy Carter reached out to the Democratic establishment in Washington after a primary campaign marked by anti incumbent sentiment. The piece highlights political tension and Carter's bid to unify party leadership amid a shifting national scene.
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Plains
Jimmy Carter
Washington
Ford model sold in original condition advertised
Don Layton of Kirby Bridge Road Hartselle sold his 1950 Ford truck for the asking price after 20 calls from a Decatur Daily Want Ad. The ad offers 3 lines 10 days for $5.25 and lists contact numbers. The notice also promotes daily ad services and operating hours. Carter as governor of Georgia draws strong support as he nears Democratic nomination. Congress leaders praise Carter and anticipate a favorable fall outcome.
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Don Layton
Kirby Bridge Rd
Hartselle
Decatur Daily Want
Washington
Carter
Georgia
Congress
House
Senate
Democratic Caucus
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Carl Albert
Lyndon B. Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Limestone firm to build $150,000 chemical plant in Greenbrier
Montgomery firm Southland Chemical Co announced plans to construct a 5,500-square-foot agriculture chemical manufacturing building in Greenbrier by Collins Supply Inc. of Athens. The $150,000 plant will employ 12 to 14 workers and begin operation within three months to manufacture agricultural herbicides in South Limestone County.
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Athens
Montgomery
Limestone County
Southland Chemical Co
Greenbrier
Collins Supply Inc
On This Date Prices Crashed in 1893 Stock Exchange
The entry notes 1893 price collapse on the New York Stock Exchange triggering a major mood dip. Quick weather drafts mention warm temperatures with afternoon thundershowers and a mid eighties high. Details reference Athens and river page 2. It ends with a Tennessee Valley pledge.
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Martha Ann
Valley
New York Stock Exchange
Health Project Funds Granted in Northcentral Alabama
Funds totaling 249,684 were approved for two health care projects in Northcentral Alabama. Rep. Bob Jones and Senators John Sparkman and Jim Allen announced the Appalachian Regional Development Act grants. A 152,000 grant backs the Home Health Nursing Services Program run by TriCountry District Health Service with Decatur headquarters and sites in Cullman Moulton and Athens serving Cullman Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties.
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Northcentral
Alabama
Bob Jones
John Sparkman
Jim Allen
Jones
TriCountry District Health Service
Decatur
Cullman
Moulton
Athens
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan Counties
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U.S
David Burnham
N. Y. Times News Service
Boy Scout
Holston River
The
Dec&tur
Decatur Daily Want AD
Dial
Tennessee Valley
Frigidaire
Magnavox
Robinson's Furniture
2Nd Ave
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