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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1972
Page
7
A petition backed by 350 prominent locals seeks three cents per can on beer and education funding. Legislation would bar package stores and private clubs and restrict liquor sales to cities with 5 000+ population, as dry forces mobilize with ministerial leadership and campaign stickers.
At least one person died when a car collided with a truck and backhoe outside Somerville, with several others ejected. In Athens another fatal crash on Alabama 67 killed a Christopher child and injured Terry Halstead as witnesses described a loud impact and cars landing in the air. Funeral arrangements are pending for victims.
A survey finds no substantial shift since Labor Day with McGovern trailing by about 22 to 35 points in places like Iowa where Nixon widens the margin.
The Birmingham News endorsed Sen. John J. Sparkman for reelection over Winton M. Blount. The editorial argued Sparkman would best support the President's programs in the Senate while ensuring Alabama's voice is heard nationally. It praised Blount as a successful businessman and former postmaster general.
San Antonio reports Airman Grady O. Orr Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Grady Orr Sr of Courtland 1, has completed basic training and is assigned to a Tactical Air Command unit at MacDill AFB Fla for further transportation field duty. He is a 1971 Courtland High School graduate.
Keep gas in the tank says Marathon Oil Co official Walter E. MacDonald. He warns gasoline vapor can travel up to 200 feet and cause explosions and fires and should never be used to clean hands tools floors or parts.
Haig met with South Vietnamese President Thieu in Saigon as secrecy shrouds talks. Nixon described negotiations as in a sensitive stage while officials deny a Thieu ouster or a Communist takeover, and Haig reassured Thieu no pre election sacrifice will be made for a peace deal.
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