Venue Change Sought Over Rumors in Guntharp Murder Case
Testimony in a change of venue hearing for former Decatur mayor Charles Guntharp focuses on alleged rumors and publicity in Morgan County. Defense lines up witnesses and affidavits while state prosecutors push for a fair trial in Morgan County.
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Tom Coggin
Decatur
Charles Guntharp
James F. Davis
Dan Nelson
Robert Straub
Noble Russell
Gunthorp
Morgan County
Barrett Shelton Jr
Decatur Daily
Lifford D. Abernathy
Decatur Free Press
Chris Bell
Huntsville Times
Bill Kappler
Davis
John McBride
Viet Cong Release 34 More Prisoners
The Viet Cong freed 34 prisoners of war at Hanoi including a foreign woman. A U S Air Force hospital plane flew them to Clark Air Base for Marcos reception. Among the released: 27 American military men, 3 American civilians, 2 West German medical workers, and VOA staffers. Leaders greeted them as they saluted the flag. several prisoners spoke briefly of freedom.
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
Hanoi
U.S. Air Force
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Voice of America
Monika Schwinn
da Nang
Army
Stephen R. Leopold
Milwaukee
Wil
Marcos
Adm
Noel Gaylor
U.S
Pacific
Henry A Byroade
13Th Air Force
William G. Moore Jr
Frank E. Cius Jr
Gaylor
Pilot Eyes Aid From Daughters
Navy flier Lt Cmdr Michael D Christian writes moving letters to his three daughters from the Hanoi Hilton praising their patience during six years of captivity. He recalls his daughter's anger, promises to catch up on modern life, and asks Debbie to teach him new words as he plans to rejoin family life after return from captivity.
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Virginia Beach
Michael D. Christian
Debbie
Hanoi Hilton
Christian
Huntsville
Philippines
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Richardson says no fat in defense budget for Vietnam rebuild
Secretary of Defense Elliot L. Richardson notes no obvious surplus to fund postwar reconstruction of North Vietnam but suggests funds may be found if both sides honor a cease-fire. The AP also reports DOT proposal on first national automobile performance standards.
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Washington (Ap
Elliot L. Richardson
North Vietnam
Richardson
North
South Vietnam
Washington
Department of Transportation Today
Former City Man Slain In Atlanta
A 22 year old former Decatur resident John A. Brown Jr. was shot dead at about 1 30 a m at 486 Highland Ave Apt 11 Atlanta Police Lt Louis Graham said Brown died from a chest wound while with a male companion in the kitchen. The companion fled through a rear exit and investigators are seeking the shooter.
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Atlanta
Decatur
John A. Brown Jr
Louis Graham
Graham
Brown
Highland Ave
Apt
63 Killed In Air Collision Near Nantes France
Two London bound Spanish airliners collided midflight near Nantes. One crashed, killing at least 63 people. The other diverted to a military base at Cognac for an emergency landing.
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Nantes
France
Cognac
Iberia Airlines
Mahon
Minorca Island
London
Palma
POWs Recall Vietnam Ordeal as They Fly Home
106 U S servicemen freed from Hanoi on the StarLifter flight home described reunion emotions and talks of freedom. They shared jokes about magazines and catalogs read during the trip and recalled hopes for peace as a North Vietnamese officer read the accords.
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Nixon
Moulton Man Dies In Fire
George G. Farish 34 died in an apartment fire at Chenault Apartments on Somerville Road. Firefighters arrived at 7:59 morning, found Farish’s bedroom engulfed, and the blaze appeared caused by smoking in bed. Neighbors alerted responders as flames leaped from the window before escape was possible. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday.
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Moulton
George G. Farish
Chenault
Somerville Rd
Farish
Tim Blakemore
Blakemore
Boston Massacre sparks path to American Revolution
On this date in 1770 British troops fired on a jeering crowd in Boston killing five. The Boston Massacre helped accelerate the move toward independence. Weather notes mention near 70 high today and low around 50 with showers 30 to 60 percent forecast for the next day.
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Boston
Tennessee Valley
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Mike Moebes
Marty van Tassle
Don Valeska
Navy
William Metzger Jr
Wisconsin
Gia Lam
Charles Gunthorp
Morgan County Dist
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VanTassle
Billy Smith
Viet Cong
Armed Forces Radio Television Network
Hue
James V. Cibernardo
Mission Viejo
Calif
Jose M. Astorga
San Diego
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John A. Deering
Grady Memorial Hospital
Ponce de Leon Place
9Th St
Lazenby Sprinkler Co
John A. Brown
Tower St. SE
Decatur High School
East End Methodist Church
Nixon Chapel
Marshall County
Shelton
John A. Brown Sr
Donald Brown
Patricia Ann Brown
Barbara Jean Brown
Moses A. Brown
Horton 2
Pinkie Parrish
Albertville
Robinson Furniture
Downtown Ave
Playboy
John Brewer
Air Force
Sears
Clark
Mary Carter
Obama
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