Opinion Tennessee Tombigbee Canal On Threshold Of Progress
A Tennessee Tombigbee Canal push heads toward initial construction funds. The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority, with five-state leadership, aims to start contracts by mid 1969 after years of research and political delay.
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Education Study Commission Seeks Public Input on Oct 7
The Alabama Educational Study Commission invites the public to a Monday evening meeting at Walter Jackson Elementary School in Decatur on October 7 at 7 30. The commission, created by legislative act and led by then Lieutenant Governor Albert Brewer, will study Alabama education needs for the next decade and discuss funding.
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Alabama
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Antiwar protesters plan disruption of campaigns and inaugural events
The piece outlines alleged plans by antiwar movement leaders to disrupt the 1969 campaign and inaugural ceremonies with protests in Washington and across six weeks of demonstrations. It warns of jail and possible violence responses, accusing organizers of Communist backing and portraying strong government readiness.
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Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
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Humphrey
Nixon
America
Tigers Lifted Spirit Hint at World Series Clash
The Tigers enter the World Series in stronger form while the Cardinals, having dominated earlier, may enjoy a relaxed run. Detroit shows better spirits as the series approaches, suggesting a possible Tigers advantage.
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Tigers
Vacuum mishap halts Liverpool radio air one quarter hour
An on duty cleaner at Radio Merseyside Mrs McConville unplugged a 3250 watt studio circuit while preparing the day’s program. The broadcasting circuit went dead for 15 minutes before she reconnected the plug and the station returned to air. Manager Michael Hancock said listeners were told of a technical hitch.
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England
Radio Merseyside
Associated Press
Michael Hancock
British smokers push spending as price war hits cigarettes
The price of a 20 pack runs about 70 cents in Britain as major tobacco firms drop fixed prices for the first time in 30 years. Despite cuts, many workers earn under $24 weekly, making cigarettes a luxury. supermarkets cut prices by a few cents per pack amid the consumer shock.
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Britain
Viewpoint on UN peacekeeping and U S in Vietnam
The piece argues that U N peacekeeping is impractical in Vietnam due to Soviet veto power and influence. It warns isolationism risks, cites Dean Rusk, and notes past UN failures in Korea. It concludes that military power must back diplomacy and warns Communist forces would view weakness as surrender.
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Decatur Ala Newspaper Ad and Subscription Rates
Public notice style fragment from a Decatur Alabama newspaper page shows subscription rates by mail for daily and Sunday editions, a deductible address P O Box 1527, Decatur AL 35601, and a statement about misstatement of fact policy and grievance redress.
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