People Sick of Violence Policies Divide Washington Atmosphere
James Reston writes that Washington residents are weary of both war protests and antiwar mob actions. The piece notes cautious public sentiment, restrained demonstrations, and police effectiveness, with leaders pushed toward political settlement and a desire for peace at home and abroad.
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James Reston
New York Times News Service
Washington
United States
Pierre Charles L’enfant
Mitchell
Kent State
Nixon
Limestone Citizen of the Year Gregg Gregg Limestone Citizen of the Year honored at Athens Limestone County award program.
ATHENS Cecil Gregg a 35 year old Marshall Space Flight Center engineer was named Limestone County 1971 Citizen of the Year by the Athens Limestone Chamber of Commerce. The chamber also gave outstanding agricultural awards to Gene Burgreen Ralph Brooks and Francis Black for farming, livestock, and hog production.
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Cecil Gregg
Limestone County
Athens-Limestone County
Athens
Marshall Space Flight Center
Athens-Limestone
Gene Burgreen
Madison
Ralph Brooks
Athens 5
Francis Black
Hays Mill
Gregg
Cicil Christopher
National Guard
Margaret Wood
Steven
Susan
Auburn University
Burgreen
Patricia
Jeffrey
Jason
Brooks
Coxey
Erma
Glenn
Jeanette
Black
David
Cindy
Joe
Chamber
Athens College
Kenneth McFarland
Joining Payroll Savings Plan Boosts Bond Returns
The Payroll Savings Plan automatically saves a chosen amount from each paycheck to buy U S Savings Bonds with bonus interest. Bonds issued since June 1 1970 receive higher yields up to 4 percent in year one, 5 years 10 months to maturity, and E Bonds gain the same enhancement. In 1969 Belgians bought 306 450 new automobiles, up 15 percent from 1968.
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U.S
Three Air Force personnel honored on 10th anniversary
Maj John G McGukin AFC Nathaniel R Evans and Tech Sgt Bobby G Runge recognized by the secretary of the Air Force as members of the Air Force Systems Command celebrating its 10th anniversary at Eglin AFB Fla McGukin a 1952 Cullman HS graduate holds BS math from Southern Miss 1963 and MS CS from Georgia Tech Runge an administrative supervisor served in Vietnam Evans fire protection technician and Lakeside High School 1969 graduate.
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Valparaiso
Fla
John G. McGukin
Nathaniel R. Evans
Bobby G. Runge
Eglin Afb
Secretary of the
Air Force
Air Force Systems Command
McGukin
J.F. “McGukin
Vinemont
Cullman
University of Southern Mississippi
Georgia Institute of Technology
Marcia
Dora R. Hanna
Cramerton
N.C
Sgt. Runge
Odis F. Runge
Falkville
Vietnam
Eva
Renate Hentschel
Germany
Ann. Evans
Cora Evans
Decatur
Rescue operations hindered by deep mud at Arvida plant site
Roy warns that water filling the hole makes any material vanish as rescue crews contend with mud depths. St. Jean Vianney area near Saguenay River endures spring runoff swelling, affecting local residents and response efforts.
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Canada
Arvida
Roy
St. Jean Vianney
Saguenay
Wallace Eyes Party Reform and Elector Law Push
Alabama Governor George Wallace rallied supporters accusing national parties of control and urged legislation to require primaries for presidential electors. He criticized Supreme Court busing rulings and attacked Wall Street foundations, vowing legal action. He noted mixed legislative wins on bonds, schools, mental health, and utility rate control.
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Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Oldline Party
National Party
Wallace
House
Alabama
Supreme Court
Nixon
Supreme Court of the United States
Dallas
Nashville
Tulsa
Cincinnati
Wall Street
Rockefellers
Mellons
Carnegies
Shepard Honored at Cape Kennedy Flight Anniversary
About 3000 people gathered at Cape Kennedy for the 10th anniversary honoring Alan B. Shepard Jr. and others connected with the first manned space flight. A Redstone rocket replica and the Freedom 7 capsule were shown in the background.
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America
Alan 8B. Shepard Jr
Shepard
Cape Kennedy
Redstone
Principal Remembered After Tragic Elora School Accident
The Elora School community mourns as four people die after a Tuesday night accident. Principal Mr Mac is lauded as well loved by students and staff while faculty say the loss leaves a lasting impact. Victims arrived at Decatur General Hospital and were pronounced dead. bodies sent to Spry Funeral Home in Athens. Limestone County totals rise to 13 fatalities this year.
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Decatur General Hospital
Aaa-South End
Spry Funeral Home
Athens
Limestone County
Rogers eyes Decatur site for growth in shopping center
Rogers said the firm has sought a Decatur location for six to seven years and chose the Decatur Shopping Center site as a premier option in North Alabama, expressing excitement about growth in the area.
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Rogers
Decatur
North
Alabama
Bride and Groom Wore Levis in Civil Rights Wedding
Joan Susienko and Tom Fuller wed on the steps of the Internal Revenue Service as antiwar demonstrators were arrested nearby. The ceremony, nonlicense and spiritual, featured love tokens and shouted chants like power to the people with police allowing the arrests to continue after the vows.
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Diane Brockett
Washington Star
Washington
Joan C. Susienko
Tom Fuller
Internal Revenue Service
Harry Klienfelter
United Church of Christ
Atlanta
Klienfelter
University of Massachusetts
Fordham University
New York City
Fuller
Webster
Mass
Omaha
Neb
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Fayetteville, Tenn
Huntsville
Christopher
Melvin Clem
Dee Bauer
Man of
France
Billy Smith
Limestone ‘Citizen
Lakeside High School
Robert C. Seamans Jr
U.S. Savings Bonds & Freedom
Elora School
Mac
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