Christopher Named Athens School Proxy
Christopher, an Athens accountant, was elected president of the Athens Board of Education replacing Bruce Sherrill who was not reappointed by the city council. Albert Watkins was elected vice president as the seven member board gained new appointees Mrs. Charles Lambert and Tom Ryberg after resignations and controversy surrounding Superintendent H. William Mitchell.
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Athens
Cecil Christopher
Sherrill
Jerry Franks
Charles Lambert
Tom Ryberg
School Board
Animal Case On County Docket
The appeal of Huntsville man Billy J. Jones jailed for cruelty to animals is docketed in Morgan County Court for May 23. Jones was convicted April 4 in justice court and fined 50 dollars after 18 horses were impounded. eight died.
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Huntsville
Morgan County
Billy J. Jones
Robert L. Milam
Lacy
Carey H. Walker Jr
C. Bennett McRae
Jones
Morgan County Humane Society
Milam
Decatur
Watergate Testimony Details Liddys Approval for Wiretaps
McCord testifies Mitchell and Dean approved the Watergate wiretap plan while Liddy refused to testify and received a new prison term. He recalls Mitchell’s push to start within 30 days and describes reentry to photograph files and install room bugs at Democratic HQ. McCord says he was paid 76000 dollars in cash by Liddy before arrest.
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Mitchell
Dean
Jeb S. Magruder
Liddy
McCord
Democratic
Watergate Building
Lawrence F. O’brien
O’brien
George McGovern
Democratic National Committee
Larry O’brien
R. Spencer Oliver
FBI
Alfred C. Baldwin
Point Mallard Plans Expand Summer Events and Park
1890s highlights include Spirit of America and Miss Point Mallard Pageant alongside an international diving event and hydroplane races. James Phillips of Funland Park notes the site draws teens from Decatur and tourists, with plans for 8.5 acre expansions. Southeastern Horse Center in Somerville hosts fourteen shows and rodeos this year, says manager Ed Shelton.
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Point Mallard
James Phillips
Funland Park
Decatur
Shepherd
Southeastern Horse Center
Somerville
Ed Shelton
Lawmakers Back Plan Despite Court Standards In Reapportionment
The Alabama legislature approved a reapportionment bill creating 105 House districts and 35 Senate districts with up to 15 percent population variance, amid claims it would reduce black representation by half compared with the court plan. Critics call it a gerrymander aimed at protecting incumbents and Birmingham-area lawmakers, as Rep. Thomas Reed warns the bill disfavors blacks and the plan faces judicial scrutiny. The House voted 74-16 to reject amendments and 73-18 to pass the bill after Senate changes.
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Thomas Reed
Macon County
House
Senate
Alabama
Birmingham
Henry Moore
University of Alabama
Supreme Court
Virginia
Montgomery
Tom Stubbs
Shelby County
Former SEC charges Vesco in IOS looting case with Nixon links
Former U S attorney Whitney North Seymour Jr. announced civil accusations that Vesco and about 20 associates and numerous corporations looted 224 million from Investors Overseas Services. Indictments mention John W Dean III and connections to Nixon reelection efforts. Mitchell allegedly arranged meetings between Sears Casey and Cook as Vesco gifts were received and SEC probes delayed. Stans returned 200 000 plus 50 000 gifts on January 31.
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SEC
Vesco
Investors Overseas Services
IOS
U.S. Atty
Whitney North Seymour Jr
Nixon
John W. Dean III
Mitchell
Sears
William J. Casey
Stans
Casey
G. Bradford Cook
Dean
Sunday Closings Law Faces Statewide Vote
Legislators push for a statewide vote on Sunday store openings with one rule for all. The council passed the proposal with little debate as public turnout for the special session was only three spectators.
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Martin
Russell Bolding
Murder Case Ends In Mistrial
In Tuskegee Alabama a 24 year old black man faces another first degree murder trial likely in July for the February 2 slaying of 72 year old Evelyn Page and the attack on two sisters. A seven women five men all black jury deadlocked ten to two for conviction prompting a mistrial. The defendant also faces a nighttime burglary charge.
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Tuskegee, Ala
William Byrd
David Lee Goode
Goode
Evelyn.Page
Page
Josie Green
Johnny Ford
Macon
Alabama
U.S. Supreme Court
Byrd
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B&w
Theo Hill
Whirlpool Appliances
Zenith
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