Sudan Denies Bid For Safe Passage
Sudanese authorities refused to grant safe air passage to Black September guerrillas who killed the U S ambassador and a U S diplomat while holding two Arab hostages at the Saudi embassy in Khartoum. The militants demanded a plane and a high‑ranking official to guarantee safe exit, but the government rejected bargaining and urged surrender.
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Khartoum
Sudan
Nixon
Hussein
Jordan
Sheik Abdullah Malhouk
Saudi Arabia
Adley el Nasser
U.S
Cleo. A. Noel Jr
G. Curtis Moore
Malhouk
Guy Eid
Brussels
Eid
United States
Fedayeen
Four Decatur Teachers Visit Wheeler Refuge Ahead of Opening
Four Decatur teachers observe the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge observation building and plan to return in coming weeks to view its mid fall opening and ongoing exhibits.
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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Decatur
Hartselle Teacher Named Top Educator
Morgan County High School psychology and history instructor Franklin Penn Jr. was named Alabama Outstanding Young Educator. Sponsored by the Hartselle Jaycees he received a $1,000 prize. First runnerup Dene Wadsworth Cleveland and second place Robert Wayne Gibbong Oneonta also recognized.
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Linda Parhama Morgan
Alabama
Franklin Penn Jr
Florence State University
Hartselle Jaycees
Dene Wadsworth Cleveland
Parttvite
Robert
Wayne
Rafferty
Hartselle
On This Day 1739 Congress Convenes Adjourns in NYC
The first US Congress met at Federal Hall in New York City in 1739 but adjourned due to lack of a quorum. The item notes weather with increasing clouds and possible showers this afternoon and tonight.
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Landers
Congress
Federal Hall
New York City
Injuries Claim City Teenager After Car Collision
A Decatur teenager died Saturday from injuries after being struck Thursday night on Skidmore Lane by a car driven by Bobby Joe White. David Vernon Owen, 18, died at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services are set for today at 3 p.m. at Gunthorp Funeral with W. L. Richey officiating. Survivors include his parents, two sisters, a brother, and a grandmother, all of Decatur. Pallbearers named.
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Decatur
David Vernon Owen
Decatur 2
Skidmore Lane
Bobby Joe White
Owen
Huntsville Hospital
Gunthorp
W. L. Richey
New Friendship Cemetery
Vernon Owen
Sandra Owen
Gale Owen
Ronald Ray Owen
Clydie Lee Owen
Decature
Hawaii-based POW release moves toward Hanoi flights
An Operation Homecoming advance plane landed in Hanoi to prepare for three hospital jets carrying 106 American POWs to Clark Air Base. The C130 crew included Gen. Russell Ogan with the mission to return POWs, aided by medics and interpreters.
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
Hanoi
U.S
Air Force
North Vietnam
Gia Lam
Russell G. Ogan
Reading
Pentagon
Clark
James R. Dennett
Spruce Pine
N.C
Operation Homecoming
Hearing slated on fair trial for ex mayor Guntharp
A Morgan County hearing starts Monday to decide venue for former Mayor Charles E. Guntharp and an inactive officer facing first degree murder charges in the Dec 12 killing of James F. Davis. One hundred twelve witnesses were subpoenas. outcome and location depend on Judge Tom B. Coggin.
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Bob Lowry
Charles E. Guntharp
Morgan County
Gunthorp
Stewart Weaver
Decatur 5
James F. Davis
Dan Nelson
Robert Straub
Noble Russell
Nelson
Tom B. Coggin
Coggin
Guntharp
Isolation Biggest POW Enemy By Steven V. Roberts
American former POWs describe endurance of time isolation and boredom in North Vietnamese camps. Wall tapping and note passing helped communication, while writing, photographs, and crafts kept minds active. Survival rested on faith, discipline, and a strong will to return home.
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Steven V. Roberts
New York Times
Los Angeles
P.O.W
P.O. W
Chevy Pickup Sold In Decatur Daily Want Ad
Virgil Dotson offered a 1966 Chevy 2-Ton Short Fleetside pickup in good condition for 725 dollars. The Decatur Daily Want Ads promote low cost ads with contact numbers 353-2151 or 353-4739 and hours for submitting ads.
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Decatur Daily Want
Daily
Want
Virgil Dotson
Phillips Ave
Decatur Daily
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