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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1972

Page

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Muskie Seeks Control Of Delegation Votes In New Hampshire

In Manchester, Muskie led the Democratic presidential preference with 48 percent, McGovern 37, but many delegate slots remained undecided as votes neared tabulation. A split delegation appears likely while Nixon swept the Republican contest.

Manchester N.H Edmund S. Muskie Maine New Hampshire George S. McGovern Muskie McGovern Lyndon B. Johnson Eugene J.mccarthy McCarthy Nixon

Bomb explodes in unoccupied TWA jet at Las Vegas airport

In Las Vegas a bomb exploded in an unoccupied Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 after arrival from New York, part of an extortion scheme offering a $2 million ransom. Police and FBI investigated while guards secured three other TWA planes. no other bombs found.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Trans World Airlines TWA New York McCarran International Los Angeles

Bell plans expansion for Moulton telephone service

South Central Bell will invest over 831000 to extend service in Moulton this spring and summer. Ninety five families gain service for first time and 154 party lines will be upgraded along Old Moulton Decatur Rd. The project adds 362000 feet of cable and aims for completion in June as part of 48 rural undertakings in 1972 totaling 176 million dollars and serving about 2150 new or improved rural Alabama lines.

South Central Bell Moulton Decatur District Lynn Fowler Moulton Decatur Rd Moulton Area South Central Bell Alabama South Central Telephones

College students may vote at home or college communities

Atty. Gen. Baxley said students old enough to vote may cast ballots either at home or in their college communities. Nixon announced two actions to lift secrecy in government papers across the federal bureaucracy.

Montgomery Bill Baxley Washington Nixon

Ranch Takes Place Of Family He Didn't Have

Editor reports on the Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch near Selma and a 15 year old boy named Kenneth who left two failed homes to join the ranch with his grandmother's memory guiding his choice. The feature previews the planned $337000 North Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch near Decatur.

North Alabama Sheriffs Boys Punkin Center Decatur Lawrence County Faye Faye Brewington Selma Kenneth Jessie Cash Marvin Alabama Sheriffs Boys’ Ranch Jefferson County Mel Bailey

Kenneth Finds a Home at Boys Ranch After Adoption Struggles

Kenneth, a long time resident at the Alabama Boys Ranch, reflects on his adoption, his two sets of parents, and his life there. He thrives on work, milks cows on Tuesdays, and hopes to study brick masonry, with ranch staff stating he will stay long term.

Kenneth Don — Acton Birmingham Boys Ranch Boys

Stamp Act passage noted in 1765 Lords ruling

On this date in 1765 the British House of Lords approved the Stamp Act taxing the American colonies, a landmark parliamentary decision recorded in history.

House of Lords

Noted Trial Lawyer Bailey to Represent Cherokee County Man

F. Lee Bailey, famed defense attorney, will represent Hugh L. Jordan Jr. in a Cherokee County counterfeit ring case. Jordan faces multiple charges across several states with trial moved to July after an initial March date. Bailey’s firm had previously represented Jordan in arraignment with Mark J. Kaddish as local counsel.

F. Lee Bailey Boston Sam Sheppard Decatur Cherokee County Bailey Hugh L. Jordan Jr Centre Gadsden Times Jordan Michigan Wisconsin South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mark J. Kaddish George Edgerly Edgerly Carl Coppoline Albert DeSalvo U.S. Postal Service

Danville Boat Sale Draws 13 Inquiries

Howell McCaghren of Danville sold a 14' fiberglass runabout with 40 HP Mercury and electric gear. The Decatur Daily Want Ads offered 3 lines for 10 days at $4, with contact numbers 773 2851 and 353-4612 for responses.

Howell McCaghren Danville 3 Decatur Daily H.P. Mercury

Bogus Nixon death scare traced to Texas station

A fake teletype warned of President Nixon assassinated and World War III. Coast Guard units in 22 regions were alerted but quickly deactivated after officials traced the hoax to a lone Texas station watcher undergoing medical evaluation. No names released. incident under investigation.

New Orleans Coast Guard Nixon China Texas

Big Brother Little Brother at Alabama sheriffs ranch

A Daily photograph describes meals served cottage by cottage at the Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch where each home has its own rules and house parents. Two boys share rooms to create a family atmosphere with up to 16 boys in a circle of care and respect.

Alabama Sheriffs Boys’ Ranch Faye Brewington

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