Congress moves to bar camping on federal property in DC
Public Works Committee approves a bill banning camping and overnight use on federal property in downtown Washington near the Capitol. Rep. Bob Jones condemns the Poor People's march as ill conceived and says the measure would require permits and bond to cover potential damages. The proposal would deter camp-ins sit-ins and any disruptive tactics while preserving orderly government operations.
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Bob Stansell
House Public Works Committee
Bob Jones
Jones
House
Senate
Ayes Jones
Washington
District of Columbia
Capitol
Congress
Freedom bus march toward Washington gathers pace
Nearly 400 people departed from Mississippian routes in buses to join a procession toward Washington. The freedom bus group planned to begin riding from Brunswick Maine to Boston as about 20 participants joined the first day.
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Washington
Martin Luther King Jr
Miss
Freedom
Brunswick
Boston
Thousands Of Mourners Pay Last Respects For Alabama Governor
Thousands of mourners filed past the casket of Gov. Lurleen Wallace in the Alabama Capitol in a steady stream. The line stretched blocks, with people of all ages and backgrounds waiting for a moment at the catafalque as officials kept doors open into the night.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lurleen Wallace
Alabama Capitol
Capitol
Ned
Maj. W. L. Allen
Catafalque
State Capitol
Lurleen B. Wallace
Memorial tribute for Alabama’s first and only woman governor
The Rev. John Vickers eulogized late Alabama Governor Lurleen Wallace as a gracious and great lady who sought truth and power to accept God’s will. Dignitaries from six states attended, including former Texas Governor Price Daniel, a Johnson representative, and other officials. The service at St James Methodist praised her sincerity compassion and humility amid a cancer battle.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lurleen Wallace
Alabama
John Vickers
St. James Methodist Church
South
Price Daniel
Texas
Johnson
Vickers
Allen leads in Alabama Senate race before runoff after Wallace funeral
With about 83 percent of returns in the statewide races were decided for the June runoff. James Allen led the six candidate field for the U S Senate nomination with roughly 42 percent though a runoff with Rep Armistead Selden is likely as Selden held about 35 percent and Bob Smith 15 percent. Some counties delayed counting due to Gov Lurjeen Wallace's funeral.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lur- Jeen Wallace
Lister Hill
Allen
Armistead
Selden
Bob Smith
Smith
Selden Wins Morgan County Primary Runoff Hopeful
Morgan County voters gave Rep. Armistead Selden a narrow victory over former Lt. Gov. Jim Allen with 4 839 to 4 448 official totals. They will face in a runoff June 4. Folsom led other candidates and Fleming topped the Board of Revenue and Control race.
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Dave Whittaker
Daily
Morgan County
Armistead Selden
Jim Allen
Selden
Allen
Alabama
J. E
Big Jim) Folsom
Cull
Man
Folsom
Bob Smith
Huntsville
Frank R. Stewart
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Thornton
Dick) Fleming
William V
Bil) Wadsworth
Sam
Fate) McClendon
Fleming
Proposed Clinic Site Rezoned For Medical Complex
City Planning Commission approved rezoning south of Decatur General Hospital from residential to medical to allow a multi million dollar clinic and 150 bed nursing home as part of a long range plan. A hearing date was set for next month after residents raised traffic location and other concerns.
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City Planning Commission
Decatutr General Hospital
City Commission
Planning Commission
Decatur General
Morningside Ct
Four student pilots killed in helicopter collision near Elba
Four student pilots within a month of graduation died when HU 1 helicopters collided in the air east of Elba Alabama. The incident was reported by AP and followed by notes on other foreign affairs including a diplomat turned back from Poland and rumors of Soviet troop movements toward Czechoslovakia.
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Washington
Warsaw
U.S
Elba
Ala
Here
Magnavox Dealer Ad for Robinson Furniture
Robinson Furniture advertises Magnavox products with contact at 393-2370, listing Jeater's Magnavox Dealer as the retailer. The ad highlights audio visual items and related electronics available for purchase or inquiry.
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Jeater
Magnavox
Robinson Furn
Saigon push repulsed by U S forces near capital
U S military officials said 2000 infantry from the 9th Division and air support halted a Viet Cong drive toward Saigon from the south and east and repelled a northwest thrust. The battle raged on near the city as Paris peace talks began.
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Saigon
Paris
U.S
Markets At Po liney Markets At Po liney
New York stocks closed lower in active trading as cotton rose on late demand. Chicago wheat advanced on strong late demand while corn fell on liquidation. Oats were mixed with light trade and soybeans rose on good late activity. Hog prices held steady to 25 cents higher with receipts around 3,500, testing the market.
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New York
Chicago
Jon Hand
North Vietnam envoy arrives in Paris for peace talks
Xuan Thuy arrives with about 300 Vietnamese and French supporters at Le Bourget Airport as U S officials forecast tough bargaining in Paris. Welcome figures include Valerian Zorin and Su Chih, while Thuy thanks Charles de Gaulle and France for seeking an end to bombing and troop withdrawal.
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Paris
Xuan Thuy
le Bourget
Valerian Zorin
Su-Chih
Vietnam
Vietnamese Peoples Republic
Thuy
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
de Gaulle
North Vietnam
Areawide school and government offices close for mourning
Decatur Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties and Athens area schools close for the day. Calhoun Junior College Athens College and the University of Alabama Huntsville cancel classes with plans to resume Friday. Bus drivers meeting in Lawrence County rescheduled to 9 a.m. Tuesday. A science workshop for area peaches canceled. SBA Advisory Committee meeting in Decatur canceled. Morgan County officials travel to Montgomery for the funeral. State reps Ralph Slate, Doss, and Charles Gunthorp indicate attendance. Local 5381 United Steelworkers in Decatur headed to Montgomery to observe the governor’s funeral.
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Health Department
Decatur
Morgan County
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Athens
Calhoun Junior College
Athens College
University of Alabama
Huntsville
Small Business Administration Advisory Committee
Cancate
Morgan County Board of Avenue and Control
Guy Roberts
Nnear
Montmery
Tate
Ralph Slate
Doss
Charles Gunthorp
United Steel
Federal workers upset over funeral leave in Alabama
An official of a government employee union said hundreds of Birmingham federal workers were angered by denial of time off to attend Governor Lurleen Wallace's funeral. The memo initially advised 1,670 employees they would get administrative leave for the Montgomery services, then a counter was issued.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lurleen Wallace
Montgomery
Wallace Could Decide Race Says Gallup
Gallup polls suggest former Alabama Governor George Wallace could deny either major party candidate the electoral votes needed to win. The 13 state South region could yield Wallace about 30 percent, with the Deep South giving him 53 percent.
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Princeton
N. J
Alabama
George Wallace
U.S
House~ of Representatives
Gallup
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Wallace
South
Deep South
QUICKIES by Ken Reynolds Laughs at Tae Bae Wea Ads
The column presents light remarks on current ads and humor in promotional copy. Ken Reynolds delivers quick quips about recent campaigns and the playful side of advertising with a breezy, hometown voice.
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