Massive U S bombardment kills hundreds near Hue in Vietnam war
U S air and naval bombardment reportedly killed about 400 North Vietnamese troops and destroyed a score of tanks as waves of fighter bombers struck the Hanoi Haiphong area. North Vietnam faced 600 strikes reported today and Sunday, with fighting extending from the Mekong Delta to Hue. Prisoners described retreats at My Chanh defense line northwest of Hue.
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My Chanh
Nixon Arrives In Red Capital
In Moscow Nixon arrives with more than 100000 Muscovites lining the motorcade route to the Kremlin to begin a week long session addressing issues between the United States and the Soviet Union. Crowds are mostly orderly as official vehicles pass.
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Red Capital
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Kremlin
Peking
Holiday Inn South to be Sold and Renamed
A Decatur Holiday Inn South is being sold to an Atlanta businessman identified as Mr. Marsh. He is expected to publicize details and assume motel control next Monday. The Memphis based operator currently owns the inn and James Walters of New Orleans is the present owner.
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Decatur
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James Walters
New Orleans
Teen Dies From Gunshot Wound In Huntsville Area
A 17 year old Huntsville girl died from a .22 caliber gunshot wound to the head after a shooting at a youth campout on the Tennessee River. The incident injured her date James Dinsmore, 21. Sheriff M W Evans said funeral services will be announced by Laughlin Service Funeral Home in Huntsville.
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Here
Limestone County
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James Dinsmore
Hartselle
M. W. Evans
Laughlin Service Funeral Home, Inc
Aaron Burr Trial Reported In Richmond 1807
In a Tennessee Valley daily calendar style entry the article notes that in 1807 former Vice President Aaron Burr was placed on trial in Richmond Virginia and was acquitted the following August. The piece appears in a feature layout with weather and page references.
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Bremer Linked to Greek Companion in Wallace Shooting Probe
Milwaukee ferry manager says Arthur Bremer traveled with a swarthy companion to arrange three Lake Michigan trips before wounding Gov. George Wallace. AP notes Bremer, 21, is charged with the May 15 shooting and followed Wallace for two months.
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Alabama
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DAILY Wins Honors In Five Categories
Florence The Decatur Daily took five newswriting and photography awards at the Alabama AP banquet. The Daily captured the top prize, the community service award, in a ceremony held Sunday.
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Alabama Associated Press
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Family Fund Reaches $1415 in Local Fund Drive
Area residents raise 1415.50 for the Mrs. Noah Lee Fund aiding the cancer stricken widow mother of 17 year old twins. Lee was the wife of Morgan County Deputy Noah Lee, killed in Nashville while guarding a security post.
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Nashville
Decatur
Supreme Court allows less than unanimous juries for state noncapital trials
In a 5 to 4 decision the Supreme Court rules defendants tried in state courts for noncapital crimes may be convicted by a less-than unanimous jury. In San Jose California the Angela Davis murder kidnap conspiracy trial begins defense witness testimony placing Davis with a witness in San Francisco during the alleged San Quentin visit.
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Supreme Court
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Calif
Angela Davis
San Francisco
San Quentin
Wallace Shows Improvements in Governor Wallace's Recovery
Doctors at Holy Cross Hospital report Wallace has gained reflex activity in his toes and sensation to mid-thigh level after gunshot wounds. They note increased movement mainly in the left foot and normal reflexes when the sole is stimulated. The doctors call the signs encouraging though their final meaning is uncertain.
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George C. Wallace
Alabama
Holy Cross Hospital
Wallace
Georgetown University
Decatur Daily Staff Win Alabama AP Community Service Award
Barrett Shelton publisher displays the plaque awarded by the Alabama Associated Press Association for community service. Other Decatur Daily winners include chief photographer Billy Smith honoring spot news, photographer Bobby Herbert with first in features and a sports honorable mention, and Women's Editor Phylliss Sidebotham for second in women's news.
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Alabama Associated Press Association
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Billy Smith
Spot News
Bobby Herbert
Phylliss Sidebotham
Decatur Bridge Labeled Hazardous by Coast Guard Expert
Coast Guard Lt Cmdr Roger Roznoski warns the Decatur railroad bridge poses a major navigation hazard on the Tennessee River. He cites risk of gasoline or chlorine barges igniting or leaking, potentially forcing city evacuations. A modern vertical lift span remains unfunded by TVA despite renewed talks at a TNRV Association meeting.
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Roger Roznoski
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Tennessee River Valley Association
Nashville
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