Bremer Near End of Rope Before Wallace Shooting
The 21 year old Milwaukee busboy, accused of shooting Gov George Wallace, was described as exhausted and hungry after days on the road to Laurel Maryland. Police found a second weapon in his car a Browning 9 mm with a wooden stock along with campaign material and books about Sirhan Sirhan. Federal investigators noted Bremer had lived in his car for up to two weeks and kept various clothes and personal items in the back seat.
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Terence Smith
New York Times News Service
Baltimore
Arthur Herman Bremer
Milwaukee
George C. Wallace
Maryland
Bremer
Wallace
Baltimore County
Kalamazoo
Mich
Laurel
Prince Georges County
Upper Marlboro
Police Academy
Forrestville
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Secret Service
F.B.I
U.S. District Court
RFK
Sirhan
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Milwaukee Public
Beasley Security Guards Withdrawn After Wallace Shooting
Three Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley security guards were removed after Gov. George Wallace was shot in Laurel Maryland. State Public Safety Director Col. W L Allen said the move followed his assessment. Wallace aide Taylor Hardin denied ordering the removal, saying politics did not enter the decision. Beasley had reported threats after the shooting.
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Winford Turner
Montgomery
Jere Beasley
George Wallace
Laurel
State Public Safety
Col
W. L. Allen
Beasley
Wallace
Taylor Hardin
Allen
Hardin
Nixon Visits Convalescing Wallace At Holy Cross Hospital
President Nixon met with Governor George Wallace at Holy Cross Hospital, describing him as alert and hopeful. He discussed Wallace’s health, possible stay at Walter Reed, and Nixon’s upcoming Russia trip.
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Washington
Nixon
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Holy Cross Hospital
Russia
George Wallace Faces Challenge After Shooting
Cornelia Wallace says her husband George Wallace will meet the life altering test with mind and speech intact. The Alabama governor and Democratic presidential candidate was shot in Laurel Maryland, leaving him temporarily paralyzed. Doctors expect bullet removal soon and months of limited mobility. Bremer remains jailed on assault charges as Wallace's recovery begins at Holy Cross Hospital.
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Silver Spring, Md
George C. Wallace
George
Cornelia Wallace
Wallace
Associated Press
Alabama
Laurel
Maryland
Michigan
James Galbraith
University of Alabama
Holy Cross Hospital
Arthur Herman Bremer
Baltimore County
Towson
Bremer
Agnew says Connally improbable VP pick for 1972
Vice President Spiro Agnew argues it is unrealistic for the Republican convention to accept John Connally as the 1972 vice presidential candidate. Five demonstrators who toured the White House were arrested after a Blue Room sit-down protest. Food prices fell last month aiding a 0.2 percent rise in April’s cost of living. Frigidaire Ames G Secuice ad notes Robinson Furn second avenue Decatur with contact 353-2370.
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Washington
Spiro T. Agnew
Republican Convention
John B. Connally
White House
Blue Room
Frigidaire Ames
Robinson Furn
Second Avenue
Decatur
Plymouth Roadrunner Wanted Ad Sparks Interest
Decatur Daily advertises a Plymouth Roadrunner for sale and reports 24 responses after Larry Pirkle sold his car. The notice claims fast action want ads deliver results and promotes a 10 day, 3 line, $4 rate.
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Larry Pirkle
Decatur 2
Decatur Daily
Point Mallard Opens Season with Pageant and Talent Prep
Seven contestants from last Saturday's Miss Point Mallard Pageant will join Sherri Lynn Smith, Miss Point Mallard 1972, on a June 12 trip to Birmingham for the Miss Alabama talent preliminaries. The eight contestants from Point Mallard will compete for $38,000 in scholarships. Names listed include Linda Carol Morris, Marilyn Ming, Dixie Rose, Barbara Bowen, Pam Osborn, and Mary Susan Thomas among others.
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Sherri Lynn Smith
Birmingham
Sherri
Point Mallard Park
Linda Carol Morris
Somerville
Marilyn
Missy” Ming
Athens
Dixie Rose
Barbara Bowen
Decatur
Pam Osborn
Hartselle
Mary Susan Thomas
Lee Fund Tops $1,000 Mark
Donations to the Mrs. Noah Lee Fund exceed 1076 for the widow and twin 17 year old sons of Noah Lee a slain Morgan County deputy. Lee a Nashville security guard and former Decatur native was killed May 6. Funds aid widow unable to work and her sons in Nashville.
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Morgan County
Noah Lee
Nashville
Lee
Decatur
Rickey
Mickey
L C. Fretwell
Luther Derrick
The Dark Day Remembered In New England Folklore
In this date line from 1780, the article notes The Dark Day event shaping New England lore. The piece places the historic daylight anomaly within a broader Tennessee Valley newspaper context and references upcoming weather forecasts and sections.
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New England
Travel Writers To Visit Decaturs Point Mallard Park
Decatur will host a four day mini tour for South Alabama travel writers led by Mayor Charles Guntharp. The group will tour Point Mallard Park on May 26 and receive a police escort into the facility. The Alabama Travel Council approved the invitation and a brief Decatur itinerary will follow.
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Decatur
Point Mallard Park
North Alabama
South Alabama
Charles Guntharp
Guntharp
Gunthorp
Alabama Travel Council
Montgomery
Warren Moseley
Travel Council
Alabama
Wheeler Reservoir
Chamber of Commerce
Eleanore Robinson
Chamber
Point Mallard
Harry Rice
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