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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1972

Page

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Bremer Had Help Says Secret Service Agent

Secret Service investigators pursue a possible conspiracy in Gov. George Wallace's assassination attempt. An agent says 21-year-old Arthur Bremer acted alone but may have had financial help, with cash purchases and motel stays in Florida Wisconsin Michigan and Maryland. Evidence cites Bremer with two men at a Frederick rally and questions about income and work history.

Winford Turner Silver Spring Secret Service George Wallace Laurel Arthur Herman Bremer Wallace Bremer Milwaukee Florida Wisconsin Michigan Maryland Frederick Here Kalamazoo Mich National Guard Alfred Sarquiz Sarquiz Armory Reid Hotel Thomas Mollohan Mollohan THE Decatur Daily Gov. Wallace Margaret Penrich Bond FBI

Indictment and Arrest Hit Cullman Sheriff in Bribery Case

Cullman County Sheriff Orlin Buzbee was indicted on bribery charges by a county grand jury. Coroner David Moss arrested him at the sheriff’s office with bond set at 5000 dollars. Atty. Gen. Bill Baxley said impeachment likely. Buzbee proclaimed innocence and vowed to prove it in court.

Bill Cornwell Cullman Orlin Buzbee David Moss Atty Bill Baxley Baxley Moss Buzbee Burbee Oir

Fund to aid widow of DeKalb deputy tops $900

Mrs. Noah Lee Fund, started by the Decatur Daily, has raised more than $900 for Mrs. Lee cancer-stricken mother of twins Rickey and Mickey. Her husband, a Morgan County deputy slain in Nashville while working as a security guard, left the family in a four-room Nashville home renting for $45 a month.

Noah Lee Morgan County Decatur Daily Lee Decatur Nashville

Governor Wallace's Condition Changes at Silver Spring

Gov George Wallace shows fever a mild pulse rise and stable heart action after surgery. He receives physical therapy as doctors attribute fever to transfusion reactions and note paralysis remains unchanged with braces likely required for walking.

Winford Turner Silver Spring George Wallace Holy Cross Hospital Tom Burke Wallace Burke

Relief Column On An Loc Outskirts

An Loc siege near breakthrough as a South Vietnamese relief column advances to 2.5 miles from the city while the carrier Saratoga joins air support. Air strikes claim 300 North Vietnamese killed southwest of An Loc as forces push along Highway 13 amid limited resistance. The U S Navy expands carrier presence in the region with Saratoga and three other carriers conducting operations in the Tonkin Gulf.

Saigon An Loc Saratoga Siagon U.S Highway 13 Associated Press Lynn C. Newland Atlantic 7Th Fleet South Vietnam Kitty Hawk Midway Hancock North Vietnam Tonkin Gulf Constellation San Diego Vietnam

Siege of Vicksburg Begins in Civil War History

On this date in 1863 the Civil War siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi began. The notice lists contact numbers for placing ads and references quick weather with highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 50s, plus map and river page on the continuation page.

Vicksburg, Miss

Haiphong Harbor Mines Under Clearing Report

North Vietnamese claim they are clearing American mines from Haiphong harbor as air strikes continue. Independent sources corroborate, noting ships entering and leaving, including the fast German fighter Frieden, with vessels from the Soviet Union, East Germany, Poland and Somalia in port. The port area shows heavy bombardment scars and a seamen's club sign remains. The visit was brief and restricted for safety.

New York Times Haiphong North Vietnam Haiphong Harbor Soviet Union East Germany Poland Somalia

Bombs Reported Aboard Queen Elizabeth 2 At Sea

London AP reports bombs found aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 with four bomb disposal experts being flown to mid Atlantic to manage the threat.

London Defense Ministry mid-Atlantic

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Andy Lasch Birmingham Barrett Shelton, Jr Andy Miriam Lasch Billy Smith South Division High School Charles Snider Snider Honey George C. Wallace Holy Julian Bland Bland Walter L. Allen Lee Cullman Lee Fund James Galbraith University of Alabama National Airport Washington Galbraith Braces Jack Wallace Governor's Cé Financial Athens Tennnessee Frigidaire Sales & Service Robinson Furniture Second Avenue Seamen's Club Montgomery Ala Melba Till Allen John Sparkman Alabama Department of Education Indianapolis Jim Malley Denver Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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