47 Years Of Post Office Dedication
Harry Raley retired after 47 years as postal worker and inspector in the Cincinnati and Chattanooga Divisions. He recounts cases from the Florence 1967 stamps robbery to a missing 44000 dollar pouch. highlights a long rail of investigations across Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee.
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Harry Raley
Federal Building
Raley
Florence
Reberry
Kansas City
Mafia
Leighton
Memphis
Washington
Chattanooga
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
London
U.S. Marshall
ABC
Post Office
J. R Sims
Harry
Cincinatti
Harry B. Raley
Decatur
Postal Service
Sheffield
Midlothian
Tex
Hillsboro
Town Creek
Nixon Alabama trip signals test of Southern Strategy
President Nixon toured Mobile and Birmingham in an almost campaign like visit seen as a test of his Southern Strategy. Supporters praised his praise of the New South while Wallace shared the spotlight, sparking mixed reception and questions about 1972 plans.
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Nixon
Wallace
Mobile
Birmingham
Alabama
Supreme Court
New South
Nixon Wallace talks loom in Alabama power plays
John Mitchell and Richard Kleindienst linked to Wallace as possible sub rosa Nixon cover. Evans and Novak say Nixon plans at least 36 million for mobile waterway funds, boosting Alabama port stature and funding flow. They warn an overt Wallace deal could hurt Nixon in the North even as Wallace eyes 1972.
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John Mitchell
Nixon
Richard Kleindienst
Wallace
Washington
Winton Blount
John Sparkman
White House
Statehouse
Mr. Nixon
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Evans
Novak
Pay for Legislators Casts Shadow Over Alabama Capitol
In Montgomery Alabama legislators spar over pay during recess with Senate and House clashing over 30 daily stipends. The conference committee weighs paying both chambers while a 1971 session cost analysis shows weekly costs and extended timelines influenced by meeting frequency and adjournment rules.
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Montgomery
Ala
House
Senate
Jere Beasley
Rules Committee
Connally Leads Nixon Case In Revenue Share Hearings
Secretary of the Treasury John Connally fronts the Nixon administration’s push against rival revenue sharing alternatives before the House Ways and Means Committee. He argues tax credits or federal grants would delay relief and weaken welfare reform, warning a federalized welfare shift would undermine state and local governments. Connally also notes that modifying the President’s plan could impede reform’s dynamism and balance.
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Connally
Nixon
Bill Neikirk
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
Congress
House Ways and Means
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Ways and Means
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Ben Windham
J. R. Sims
Bob Lowry
DAILY
Chicago Daily News
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Justice Department
Atty, Gen
Rex Thomas
James A. Branyon
Fayettte County
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