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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1972

Page

5

Wallace Victory Rally Fails to Glow After Primaries

Despite George Wallace wins in Maryland and Michigan, his victory party mood remained subdued. Supporters recount threats and shootings at home, while campaign aides vow to press on. Doctors report his wound may limit mobility, with conflicting notes on prognosis.

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Wallace Surges After Primary Wins Reach Second Place

Wallace rises to second nationally with 323 delegates as McGovern leads in commitments at 402 and Humphrey 269. It takes 1509 to nominate. Wallace’s Florida Tennessee and North Carolina wins mark his first non southern primaries while Nixon dominates Maryland Michigan in Republican totals.

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McGovern Gains Ground In New York As California Looms

McGovern supporters appear to dominate New York delegates with 92 won and potential to exceed 200. Humphrey faces difficulty after failing to file a delegate slate and relies on uncommitted slates of party regulars. Gary Hart cites 1300 delegates, short 200 of nomination, contingent on California results.

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Calendar of events and church services listed for Hartselle area

Local listings show multiple late 20th century events across Decatur Huntsville and nearby towns. Club meetings, barbecues, lectures, church revivals, concerts, and charity fundraisers include the Valley Business and Professional Women at Woodall s Barbecue, Knights Templar at Masonic Temple, revival services at First Church of God in Hartselle, gospel singing at Friendship Baptist, and a Covenant Presbyterian Church rock opera Jesus Christ. Also noted are piano recitals, Decoration Day observances, and a Junior Horsemen gathering at Southeastern Horse Center with Dr. Ed Scott speaking.

Blah-blah and word trivia from 1872 Bernstein essay

Theodore M. Bernstein muses on how parting phrases lose meaning and contrasts affect and effect. He traces farewell good-by by-by and so long, then defines lagniappe from Spanish and Quechuan roots with a playful memory aid.

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Bremer Described as Withdrawn Yet Angry by Observers

A 1971 report quotes Blue describing Bremer as outwardly calm but clenched and terse when reiterating persecution by employers. Observers note his withdrawn nature, tendency to bottle up anger, and concerns over being moved for idiosyncrasies like whistling. The complaint against Bremer was later dismissed.

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