Attempts to block overland war supply routes by bombing fail
The Nixon administration seeks to cut North Vietnam supply lines by bombing road and rail links with China after port closures. CIA warnings in 1969 said land routes could sustain Hanoi’s imports. experts note that land and rail capacity was enough to move about 16,000 tons daily, undermining port bombing.
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Neil Sheehan
New York Times News Service
Washington
Korea
Vietnam
Nixon
China
North
Central Intelligence Agency
National Security Council
North Vietnam
C.la
Hanoi
Administration
South
Haiphong
Soviet Union
Johnson
Adm
U.S. Grant Sharp
Pacific
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Panhandle
Thousands Demonstrate Against Harbor Mining Protests Hit Cities and Campuses
Thousands protested Nixon's order to mine North Vietnamese harbors sparking clashes in Berkeley Santa Barbara and Albuquerque. Police used tear gas and buckshot as crowds blocked Interstates. arrests topped 150 in Gainesville and 50 in Boulder.
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Nixon
U.S
Cambodia
Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Santa Barbara
Albuquerque
Carolyn Babb Coburn
University of New Mexico Law
Interstate 25
Fourth Bank Eyes Holding Company Expansion in Alabama
A fourth bank seeks affiliate status with a holding company already comprising State National Bank of Alabama and Central Bank and Trust Co in Birmingham. Citizens Bank of Eufaula with $8.1 million in assets would stay locally controlled if approved by the Federal Reserve Board. Shares issued to Eufaula stockholders equal 1 4063 per existing share. Decatur based bank and Central of Birmingham start intra corporate staff transfers.
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State National Bank of Alabama
Central Bank and Trust Co
Birmingham
Citizens Bank of Eufaula
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
People Bank and Trust Co. of
Montgomery
Eufaula Bank
Central of Birmingham
Calendar Of Events At Decatur Area Churches And Groups
Steven Bursey from David Wilkerson ministries speaks at First Assembly of God 312 8th St SW at 7 p.m. free admission. Numerous civic and church gatherings follow across Decatur with luncheons, meetings, concerts, and fundraisers led by AAUW, Boy Scouts Arrowhead District, Garden Club, and local clubs. A wide range of church services, youth events, and social activities fill the day.
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Steven Bursey
David Wilkerson
First Assembly of God
8Th St
Two area men charged in Cotaco shotgun burglary
Morgan County sheriff John C. McBride said Ronald Marice Brown aged 20 from Somerville 2 and Lester Larry Boles aged 17 from Cotaco were arrested on burglary and grand larceny charges for taking five shotguns from Billy Mac Willis’s Cotaco home. Investigation continues.
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Cotaco
Billy Mac Willis
Morgan County
John C. McBride
Ronald Marice Brown
Somerville 2
Lester Larry Boles
McBride
Attorney elected president of Athens Jaycees
An Athens attorney Henry Blizzard was elected president of the Athens Jaycees. The vote took place at the local chapter meeting this week with Blizzard assuming duties immediately.
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Athens
The
Jaycees
Henry Blizzard
Fowler Named Finance Chairman for Spirit of America Festival
Lynn Fowler district manager for South Central Bell and Decatur Chamber of Commerce president was named finance chairman for the 1972 Spirit of America Festival by festival Chairman Jim O'Hara. Ray Nixon will serve as treasurer. The festival aims to raise about $10,000 for the July 4 event with planning underway and officers elected including Durham as first vice president Neal as second vice president Smith as treasurer and Andy Smith as secretary.
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Lynn. Fowler
South Central Bell
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Jim O'Hara
O'Hara
Ray Nixon
Lynn Fowler
Charles Durham
Dick Neal
Ewell Smith
Andy Smith
Truck overturns on U S 31 causeway blocks traffic
A feed truck owned by Owens Feed Co. of Ardmore overturned on U S 31 causeway north of Decatur. Driver Roy Stephens, 42, of Ardmore, was not injured after a wheel fell off. The wreck at 1:30 p.m. blocked traffic for 40 minutes and took over an hour to clear.
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U.S. 31 Causeway
Decatur
Roy Stephens
Ardmore
Owens Feed Co
Industries Eye Athens Eyeing Local Location
Charles Clem, former Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce president, reported during the annual chamber meeting at Athens College that several industries may locate in Athens. A unnamed firm could employ 50 to 100 workers and move soon, with a $40,000 building at Beauty and Market Streets funded by the city. Wallace McDow, the chamber manager, said officials from another industry have discussed plans and expect a decision soon.
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Athens
Charles Clem
Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce
Clem
Chamber
Athens College
Beauty and Market Sts
City of
Wallace McDow
McDow
Bernstein On Words From Theodore M Bernstein
A compact essay on headline word choice and usage. It argues that the two letter word on often over serves headlines and can dull prose. It compares on with upon and discusses proper usage with examples and notes on adoptive and prone.
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Nixon
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Sidney Friedman
Philadelphia
Court of Appeals
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Ray Childs
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Cherokee la. SE
James C. McAnear
Meadus Rd
Golden Age Club
Ninth Street United Methodist Church
Albert Sander
Cedar Creek
Free Will Baptist Church
Jane Harrison
American Business Women's Association
Decatur Inn
Christ Mission Chapel
George Creel
Walker Memorial Methodist Church
Austin High Choral Dept
Austin High School
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
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Order of Rainbow
R. A. Rhinehart
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Citizens’ Band
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Luter Fund
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King’s Messengers
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Medical Park Convalescent Center
Sprember
Mothers Study Club
Decatur Country Club
Fellowship Baptist Church
St . Ae the
Decatur Lions Club
Somerville Rd
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Forrest Chapel
Hartselle
Memorial Drive
Church of Christ's Ladies Inspiration
Elvis Huffard
Sheffield
Brooksville
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Trinity United Methodist Church
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Florence State University
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