Nixon's attorney general choice faces Watergate scrutiny
Richardson, nominated as attorney general, aims to take personal responsibility for the Watergate probe and seeks Senate confidence. He notes potential objectivity concerns and names possible candidates for a special prosecutor, including Walsh Kaufman Lumbard Stern Coleman. Petersen has led the Watergate inquiry within the department.
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Nixon
Senate
Richardson
Supreme Court
Pentagon
Judiciary Committee
Lawrence E. Walsh
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S. District Court
New York
Irving R. Kaufman
U.S. Court of Appeals
2Nd Circuit
New York Times
Kaufman
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
J. Edward Lumbard Jr
U.S. Appeals Court
Herbert J. Stern
U.S
New Jersey
William T. Coleman
Philadelphia
Henry E. Petersen
Justice Department
FBI
United States
Petersen
Redistricting Sparks Senate Battle Over County Representation
The measure would give Marshall a fair chance to elect a senator like neighboring counties. Sen. Bob Wilson plans minor shifts in Walker and Cullman counties. Jefferson County lawmakers resist, signaling Senate rewrite and possible floor fight. Planning begins for next year’s festival as arts groups praise turnout and calendar coordination. Miss Helen Johnson notes county cleanup and a religious crusade during the festival and calls for better scheduling to prevent conflicts. Twenty member groups supported fund raising within the festival program.
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Carr
Marshall
Bob Wilson
Walker County
Cullman County
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Senate
House
Helen Johnson
Arts Council
Chamber of Commerce
Judge Seals Memo In Watergate Probe Reveal
The judge moved defendants and attorneys to an emergency session and sealed a memo. The government was given until morning to discuss it. On Friday April 27 Byrne opened the envelope exposing a Watergate trial tip about Hunt and Liddy breaking into Elisberg's psychiatrist office to obtain psychiatric records, prompting an immediate government probe.
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Byrne
Watergate
Hunt
G. Gordon Liddy
Elisberg
Daily Records admissions and dismissals at Decatur General
List of admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital including names such as Miss Sandra L Williams and Mrs Rita R Tait. Births noted for Decatur General Hospital with couples John P Waddell Randy Devon Terry and Roger Lee Jeffreys.
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Decatur
Frances M. Smith
Cullman
Larry J. Rotton
Trinity
Jack L. Truss
Somerville
David E. Patterson
Albert Phillips
Kenneth Murphy
Nicholas Lee
Bobbie N. Thompson
Jerry S. Waddell Jr
Jessie C. Kirby
Bobby O. Wiley
Moulton
Luther E. Knighter
Hartselle
Everett O. Hampton
John P. Waddell
Decatur General Hospital
Randy Devon Terry
Roger Lee Jeffreys
Ebony Jr Debuts as National All-Black Children Magazine
The first national all black children’s magazine Ebony Jr. premieres aimed at ages 6 to 12. The 68 page monthly issue includes stories like Kwame and the Lion games profiles of Hank Aaron Nile tidbits and a biscuit recipe. The article notes editor John at an $8 million 11 story Chicago headquarters.
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Charlayne Hunter
NYT News Service
New York
Ebony Jr
Kwame and
the Lion
Hank Aaron
The
Nile
Chicago
John
Johnson
Ebony Magazine
Sunday blue law arrests rock Decatur stores
Dozens of store owners named in warrants faced a city recorder's court as the blue law enforcement continues. Warrants signed after a sheriff’s demand led to bonds set at 200 dollars for each defendant. Several defendants deny opening on Sundays and vow to fight charges. Stallcup plans a city council push to close Sunday operations, with a vote looming as Anniston's ordinance faces court challenges.
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City Recorder’s Court
Robert Straub
Stallcup
City Hall
Straub
Frank Shafer
Shafer
Mack
Jiffy Book World
Mock
Whitehead
Doyle Roberts
Busy Bee
Vine St
Roberts
19Th Ave
Frank Roberts
Decatur
Anniston
Weather and climate data with notes on Ebony Jr publishing
Reports show river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge and sea level 556.07, with highs in the 70s, lows in the 60s, and a 70 percent rain chance today dropping to 30 percent Tuesday. Ebony Jr announced by H. Johnson aims at black children with strong teacher response and wide Chicago distribution.
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Decatur and Vicinity
Keller
Memorial Bridge
Ebony Jr
Johnson
Chicago
Emmy Awards Split Into Entertainment and News Shows
The National Academy plans two Emmy ceremonies one for entertainment May 20 in Los Angeles aired by ABC and a second for news to be televised by CBS two days later. TV critics from nationwide papers will judge both categories, with travel expenses paid by the academy.
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New York
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles
ABC Television Network
CBS
Chicago
Academy
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Ottis P. Fairbanks
Edie M. Harrell
James M. Shell
Maria P. Equilar
William D. Gray
Atur
Elvin C. Mudgett
Correne M. Vincent
Athens
Othel L. Washington
Huntsville
Jeffrey L
Herb Dearmin
Page‘s
Gerald Dan Thrasher
Castleman Ave
Billy Ray McNutt
6Th Ave
Billy’s Mini-Mart
Dennis Clark Malone
12Th St
Malone's
John Martin Perkins
U-Totem
Sandlin Rd
Lucian Earl McCulloch
W. Moulton St
Mac’s Market
Robert Beverly Harrison
Brookmeade Rd
Bob’s Quick Shop
Bobby Mack
Dodd Dr. SW
Stereo Center
Frank G. Gardner
Albert St
Jiffy Sure Save Food Stores
David Wisdom
Dalton Alvis Sartin
Curtis Lee Claborme
7Th Ave
Spring Ave
Modaus
William Eads
College St
Big Bear
Eddy G. Crook
Bel Aire Apartments
Eddy
H. Johnson
Humpty Dumpty
Jack and Jill
High Light
Children’s Digest
Ohnson
Toohnson
Salt Lake
San Fran
Aeeinie Pkane
Washington
San Diego
Associated Press
le Pre Outik
Albany
Albu
Amarillo
Anchorage
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Cody Boise Nm
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Rownsville
Uita
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Okla
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Omaha
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Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Land
Ore
St. Louis
Journalism
ABC
NBC
Writers’ “Guild
Nashville
Martha Roberts
Ceam Ratai By
Decatur Clinic
WBS
Alia Xehe
Somerville Road
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Eker Ee
AFC Securities Inc
Associates Investment
Associates First Capital Corporation
Associates Capital Corporation
Associates Capital
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