Wallace Invites Wallace to Address Tennessee Legislature
Alabama Governor George Wallace will address the Tennessee Legislature on March 29 as part of his bid for the May 4 presidential primary. Wallace’s Tennessee campaign will be led by Robert L. Taylor of Memphis, with Al Dauphin coordinating plans. Dauphin expects broad Democratic support and no party split. Tennessee awaits further campaign updates as Jackson and Muskie plans in the state shift.
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Nashville
Wallace
Tennessee
Nixon
Taylor
John J. Hooker Jr
Winfield Dunn
U.S. District Court
Robert L. Taylor
Knoxville
Florida
Dauphin
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sen. Jackson
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Ed Blank
D-Columbia
Jackson
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Illinois
Muskie
Flat Rock man jury deliberates two theft counts interstate transport
A federal jury in Flat Rock is deliberating Jimmy Posey on two counts of motor vehicle theft and two counts of interstate transportation of stolen vehicles. Closing arguments by A U S D A Al Bolen and defense attorney Bob French preceded the jury’s review. Key witness Paul Shaw testified to stealing parts and a rental truck from Chattanooga in 1971 to haul goods back to Alabama. Shaw described Posey driving a stolen truck camper from Chattanooga to Flat Rock. The verdict was expected today.
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Flat Rock
Jimmy Posey
U S
al Bolen
Bob French
Posey
Chattanooga
Paul Shaw
Shaw
Alabama
Action Insight Answers and Local Queries in Decatur Daily
Readers ask about Decatur sales tax for out of town shoppers and self delivery clarifications. Officials confirm out of city residents pay only 4 percent unless items are delivered by the buyer, then full city tax applies. Additional questions cover plant containers and pen-pal mail to Vietnam soldiers with direct sourcing.
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Decatur
A. B
Vietnam
P. P
Saigon
APO
San Francisco
Calif
Trammell Offered To Tell Of Corruption
Federal court records reveal former Alabama Finance Director Seymore Trammell offered to cooperate in a grand jury probe of state government corruption and sought immunity. Asst. U.S. Attorney Broward Segrest said the offered testimony lacked substance and the government did not offer immunity, warning he likely would be indicted.
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Montgomery
Ala
U.S
Seymore Trammell
Asst. U.S. Atty
Broward
Segrest
Trammell
United States
George C. Wallace
Embry Announces Candidacy For Alabama Supreme Court
Veteran Birmingham trial attorney Eric Embry announced a bid for Place No. 2 on the Alabama Supreme Court. He is a University of Alabama Law School graduate and managing partner at Beddow, Embry and Beddow. The seat is being vacated by retiring Justice Robert T. Simpson. The report also notes a separate indictment of Trammell on tax evasion charges linked to claims about seized papers in a federal investigation.
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Birmingham
Eric Embry
Alabama Supreme Court
University of Alabama Law School
Embry
Beddow, Embry and Beddow
Supreme Court
Robert T. Simpson
Hillsboro
Lawrence C. Shackleford
Shackleford
Morgan County
Fred Abernathy
13Th Ave
Abernathy
Student recalls Irish troubles during study term in Ireland
Laurie Bingham recalls a national day of mourning in Derry with grieving crowds and caskets marked 13. She notes Ireland’s sorrow yet tension toward Britain, stores closed and flags at half mast, and how the visit shaped her view of the Irish as warm and humorous despite conflict. She also describes the bombing of the British embassy and a violent rush on a Passport Service office.
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Laurie Bingham
Converse College
Ireland
Derry
Kennedy
Converse
Laurie
America
Irish Republican Army
Irish conflict echoes US integration struggles in candid interview
A woman reflects on violence around a park fence torn down for use against police and a burned embassy, noting 13 martyrs in Ireland. She compares sectarian restrictions to US integration via court orders and fears long, generation-spanning division between Catholics and Protestants. She remains hopeful by citing progress in domestic issues.
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IRA
Derry
Ireland
United States
Laurie
Psychological Damage Trial Relives 1969 School Accident
A circuit court jury weighs a 75000 civil suit by Ricky Thomsen of Glasgow Kentucky claiming psychological damage after a 1969 parking lot collision at Crestview School in Hartselle. Thomsen, then 12, reports nightmares and bedwetting. his attorney argues the incidents began after the crash.
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Hartselle
Ricky F. Thomson
Glasgow
Fay M. McCurley
Crestview School
Thomsen
David Cauthen
William Eyster
Emergency numbers for city services and crisis line
Emergency numbers listed include Police Fire Department and Sheriff with local extensions 353 4141 353 6256 and other lines. Crisis Call Center number 355 8000 is provided for personal crises and poisoning. Dial 0 to reach an operator if unsure which emergency number to call.
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Eld
Fire Department
Highway Patrol
Morgan
Sheriff
ATA Bast
Decatur Eyes Three-Detective Expansion for Police Dept
Councilman Ray Nixon announced a plan to add three detectives to the Decatur Police Department. If approved, two would work the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift and one the 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift, with hires drawn from current police ranks and 12 applicants qualified. Final costs and council approval were pending.
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Decatur
Ray Nixon
Nixon
Child Attacked By Dog Near Cedar Lake Home
A four year old Cedar Lake boy Michael Freeman was treated for wounds after a dog attack near his home. The owner was advised to confine the animal for 10 days to assess rabies risk.
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Cedar Lake 4
Michael Freeman
Cedar Lake
Hillsboro hosts first rally of the year at local junior high
Lawrence County civic group sponsors a political rally at Tennessee Valley Junior High School Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with supper, speakers begin at 7 p.m. April also brings several other rallies. Also Friday Yarbrough and Cowan perform at Calhoun Junior College cafetorium featuring classical and contemporary music.
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Hillsboro
Lawrence County
Tennessee Valley Junior High School
Parents-Teachers Organization
PTO
Yarbrough & Cowan
Calhoun Junior College Cafetorium
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Barney) Haver
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Freddy Taylor
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Emory University
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