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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1972

Page

5

Wallace Shot Raises Unanswered Questions About Presidential Bid

Gov George Wallace faces major surgery after a shooting in Laurel Maryland doctors say he has less than a 50 50 chance of walking again campaign aides fear a funding drop if he cannot campaign Wallace plans to rebound by the July 10 Democratic National Convention while observers debate his future as a potential running mate and party leader The incident unsettles supporters and critics alike in Washington Baltimore and Silver Spring

Winford Turner George C. Wallace Wallace Montgomery Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring Birmingham J. Garber Galbraith Galbraith Dr. Galbraith Washington Baltimore Alabama Ledger Cashin Huntsville George Wallace Brewer Muskie Graham America Vietnam South Vietnam Wae Tone Zion Kingdom of God Joneses Dr. Graham Christ Mrs. Wallace Milwaukee Arthur Herman Bremer George Corley Wallace Bremer Laurel Siosheee Wisconsin Joan Penrich Technical College Fred E. Blue Jr Milwaukee Commission On Community Relations Blue Commission William Bremer Rebyssey Baseball Park Sylvia Bremers Arthur Roger

Opinion letter reflects on governor shooting and society

The author shares views on Governor Wallace’s shooting, national politics, religion, hippies, and public morality. They commend leaders’ compassion, urge prayers for the Wallace family, criticize critics, and urge faith, unity, and resolve amid unrest. Noting dates in 1972, the piece blends opinions with Biblical references and community thanks.

Bremer's transformation from loner to Wallace rally extremist

AP recounts Arthur Bremer's shift from withdrawn Milwaukee youth to extrovert Wallace supporter. Tracees of late 1960s upheaval show his attendance at rallies, stockpiling guns, and growing public persona before the Laurel Maryland shooting.

Arthur Bremer George Wallace Sies Wallace

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