Wisconsin Democrats Pivot as Wallace Appeals Grow
Wisconsin's Democratic candidates clash with Wallace's Florida surge. Humphrey McGovern Jackson and Muskie attack the Alabama governor while Lindsay and Muskie plan Wisconsin tactics. The aim is to frame Wallace as a demagogue and redirect populist anger toward policy over personality.
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Douglas Kneeland
New York Times
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Florida
Wallace
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
John V. Lindsay
New York
Floeida
McGovern
Gov. Wallace
Jackson
Democratic Party
Humphrey
Arnott
John W. Reynolds
Johnson
Nixon urges halt on school bus orders during busing dispute
President Nixon appeals to Congress for a moratorium on new court-ordered pupil busing orders, expiring July 1, 1973, with broader legislation to narrow the rich poor school gap. Justice Department to intervene in cases exceeding Supreme Court requirements.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Richard Kleindienst
Kleindienst
Johnson Co. Wins Vocational Wing Bid at Austin High
J. E. Johnson Co. of Decatur awarded a 577 524 contract to build a 30 000 square foot vocational education wing at Austin High School. The bid beat Baker Bryson Ray Childs and updated the schedule with classrooms by Sep 4 and full completion by Oct 16. Authorities cited a 32 741 reduction from last month’s bid and local funding plus a Appalachian grant.
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Ben Windham
Decatur
J. E. Johnson Co
Austin High School
Decatur City School Board
J. W. Daniel Construction Co
Baker Construction Co
Bryson Construction Co
Ray Childs Construction Co
Fred Underwood
Johnson
Underwood
Curtis Sellers
Decatur Kiwanis Host Visit by Alabama Boys Ranch Guests
Dr. Malcolm L. Prewitt Jr. hosts visitors from Sheriffs Boys Ranch Alabama. The group toured Decatur, had lunch at Decatur Inn, dinner by Neel Homemakers Club at Neel School, and planned a tour of the North Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch site at Punkin Center before returning home.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Malcolm L. Prewitt Jr
Decatur
Alabama Sheriffs Boys’ Ranch
Decatur Inn
Neel Homemakers Club
Neel
North Alabama Sheriffs Boys
Punkin Center
Robbie Smith
Bob Smith
Death of Mutual Savings Life leader Collier at 65
Redus C. Collier died after a heart attack leaving Auburn University trustee and civic supporter. He led Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co from 1959 to become the state fourth largest. Funeral Saturday at First United Methodist Church with burial at Decatur Cemetery.
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Redus C. Collier
First United Methodist Church
R. L. Archibald
Billy Stephenson
Decatur Cemetery
Gunthorp Funeral Home
Auburn University
Decatur General Hospital
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
Auburn Board
James Folsom
Athens
Decatur
Riverside
Decatur) High School
Auburn
Editorial on a Decatur booster and Auburn advocate
After a GE layoff in New York he moved back to Decatur and started selling weekly debit insurance policies. He became the area’s foremost Auburn booster and chaired the trustees building committee for 25 years. Auburn President Dr. Harry Philpott praised his devoted service to the program. See MUTUAL On Page A-5.
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General Electric
New York
Decatur
Auburn University
Auburn
Harry Philpott
Nixon seeks halt to new busing as plan fuels dispute
President Nixon's call for legislation to stop new busing and bolster inner city schools sparks sharp reactions in Congress. Black leaders condemn the move as a constitutional attack while anti busing allies cheer, with critics arguing it skirts longstanding court orders and strengthens federal intervention in school cases.
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John Beckler
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Price Commission Sets Sharper Utility Rate Rules
The Price Commission announced tighter guidelines for utility rate changes and warned large increases will be needed to fund desired services. Gov George C Wallace urged stronger action on school busing and criticized Nixon's Thursday address as too soft. Decatur Magnavox dealer Robinson Furniture advertises in Downtown Decatur.
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Washington
the Price Commission Today
Brimingham
Ala
George C. Wallace
Nixon
Dentist Jerome Priest Found Dead in Decatur Motel
A 38 year old Decatur dentist, Jerome W. Priest of 1527 Phillips Ct SW, was found dead Thursday afternoon in his Holiday Inn room. Sheriff McBride said autopsy done, no foul play suspected, room undisturbed. funeral arrangements to be announced by Gunthorp Funeral Home.
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Decatur
Holiday Inn S
Jerome W. Priest
Phillips Ct
Gunthorp Funeral Home
John McBride
Guy Holloway
Pancake Day Dry Run At Decatur High
Dr George Hansberry chairs Pancake Day a fundraiser for North Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch. Jack Davis acts as chief cook during a practice session at Decatur High School from 5 a m to 8 p m. Daily Photo by Gary Wilhite.
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Randy Boone
Mack Rains
Ronnie McAteer
Carl Weeks
Thomas Whisenant
Dr. Prewitt
Ellis Arnold
Bill Frazier
Larry Smith
Rusty Hall
Harold Fuller
Junior Roberts
Danny
Reese
Sammy Morrow
Gary Wilhite
George Hansberry
Jack Davis
Decatur High School
Hansberry
North Alabama Sheriff's Boys’ Ranch
Davis
Tim Can Do Without His Bear At Ranch
Tim arrived at the Alabama Sheriffs Boys' Ranch at age ten after abandonment at four. His unknown parents and a 64 year old grandfather caregiver influenced the move. Tim struggled with crying and bedtime with a teddy bear but gradually embraced ranch life through swimming horseback riding and outdoor activities.
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Tim
Selma
Alabama Sheriffs Boys’ Ranch
Hillsboro Resident Sells Boat Leads to 20 Responses
Hillsboro resident Marvin Crowder sold an ARROWCRAFT 17 foot boat with 65 HP Mercury motor and trailer for a low price in a Decatur Daily Want Ad and drew at least 20 more inquiries. The ad promotes fast results with 3 lines for 10 days at $4.
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Hillsboro
Marvin Crowder
Hillsboro 1
Decatur Daily
Arrowcraft
Mercury
Local Listings And Holiday Hours
Advertised phone numbers 353 4612 and 353 4739 for Sundays nights and holidays with Athens dial 232 1535 appears in the page segment. The item indicates contact details likely for service hours or reservations in a local notices column.
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Athens
Dial
Last In A Series Reveals Boys’ Ranch Improvements
Tim suggests more houses and more boys to improve the ranch in his opinion. Ranch personnel treasure the boys’ thoughts as they file these writings away. See TIM On Page A-5.
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Tim
Pop
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Children of America
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Senate
Joe D. Waggonner
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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