Wallace backs Sparkman and Alabama Democrats for November
Gov George Wallace ends silence endorsing Sen John Sparkman and all Alabama Democrats on the November 7 ballot. He praises Sparkman’s experience and promises to vote for him, while avoiding the presidential race. The move is seen as a boost for Sparkman in a wide lead over Red Blount. See WALLACE on Page A-6.
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Winford Turner
Montgomery
George Wallace
John Sparkman
Alabama
Wallace
Sen
Sparkman
Alabama Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Sparkmen
Gop Winton
Red) Blount
Chiang Kai-shek and Mao pledge peace in China joint statement
On this date in 1945 a joint statement by Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Tse-tung pledged to work for peace and unity in China. The page lists classified ads and weather details with regional notices for the Tennessee Valley.
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Chiang Kai-shek
Mao Tse-tung
China
Accused Robber Given 25 Years in Court
Willard Joseph Martin, 56, was sentenced to 25 years for robbery in the Courtland case involving a police officer. Louis Ricarte Jr., 38, faced a separate trial on the kidnapping and robbery charges as jurors deliberated. Briscoe testified he stopped a 1961 Ford for speeding and found a rifle under a coat during the investigation.
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Bill Cornwell Moulton
Courtland
Lawrence County
Willard Joseph Martin
Martin
Billy C. Burney
Moulton
Burney
Louis Ricarte Jr
Ricarte
David Briscoe
W. H. Rogers
Briscoe
Rogers
Felonius
French Mission Hit as U.S. Planes Raid Hanoi
In Saigon U.S. warplanes attacked Hanoi and damaged the French diplomatic mission with its chief envoy wounded. The U S Command said targets near the mission were hit while denying a strike on the mission itself and pledged an investigation amid a Paris protest led by President Pompidou.
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Saigon
U.S
Hanoi
Red River
Paris
Georges Pompidou
Arthur K. Watson
Reynolds President to Keynote TRVA Meeting in Oct
R S Reynolds Jr president and chairman of Reynolds Metals Co will address the Tennessee River Valley Association annual meeting October 24 in the Jetport Skycenter Hotel The event theme Ecology and Our Industrial Community reflects TRVA’s role in regional economic development.
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Huntsville
R. S. Reynolds Jr
Reynolds Metals Co
Tennessee River Valley Association
TRVA
Jetport Skycenter
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Reynolds
New York Stock Exchange
Reynolds and Co
Winston-Salem
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School of Finance
Robertshaw Controls Co
Canadian Reynolds Metals Co., Ltd
British Aluminum Co. Ltd
London
Laird Concedes Error Possible See FRENCH On Page A4
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird said American bombs may have hit the French diplomatic mission in Hanoi but U S air strikes against North Vietnam would continue. He cited preliminary reports and could not confirm whether damage came from a faulty drop or anti aircraft fire.
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Pierre Susini
Susini
Saigon
John W. Vogt
U.S
7Th Air Force
Hanoi
Tass
Washington (Ap
Melvin R. Laird
U. S
North Vietnam
Paris
Laird
House OKs $250 Billion Spending Limit for Nixon
The House approved a 250 billion ceiling with discretionary veto power for the president through June, aiming to prevent tax increases. The bill also raises the debt limit to 465 billion, facing Senate opposition and concerns over executive authority and program cuts.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Senate
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Mike Mansfield
Congress
Carl Albert
Appropriations Committee
George H. Mahon
Mills
Senate Defeats Bid to End Debate on School Desegregation Busing
Washington AP reports the Senate again rejected a motion to end debate on a bill to impose tight restrictions on busing for desegregation. Frankfurt AP notes a Lufthansa hijacking from Lisbon to Frankfurt demanding ransom. Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street SE saw a motorcycle automobile crash injuring four, including Kerry L. Voss and Linda Orr. all were taken to Decatur General Hospital.
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Washington
Senate Today
Frankfurt
Germany
Lufthansa
Lisbon
Decatur Daily Want Ad Sells Baby Items
Edgar Smith of 925 Austin St reports selling baby items via the Decatur Daily Want Ad. The notice notes 31 additional responses indicating widespread interest. The ad promotes quick sales for items like musical instruments furniture appliances toys and baby goods. Three lines for ten days cost four dollars. Dial 393 4612 or 353 4739 for ads.
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Edgar Smith
Austin St
Decatur Daily
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Decatures
Athens
Richmond Corp
Central National Bank
Richmond
The
Aluminum Association
Business Council
Highway Users Federation For Safety and Mobility
American Institute of Architects
University of Richmond
Union Theological Seminary
Henry A. Kissinger
R. 8. Reynolds, Jr
Robinson Furniture
Second Avenue
Mittee
Wilbur D. Mills
Albert
Mahon
Dtex
6Th Ave
7Th St. SE
Kerry L. Voss
Hillside’ Rd
Linda Orr
Wathermose Springs
Diane Orr
Ronnie Orr
Valhermose Springs
Decatur General Hospital
Southend Ambulance
Faye Brewington
Decatur Daily Want Ad
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