South Viet Minister Rejects Peace Plan as Surrender
Saigon Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam called the latest war settlement proposal unacceptable as it would mean surrender. He insisted on North Vietnamese troop withdrawal and a reestablished demilitarized zone, and opposed a coalition government. Lam spoke to foreign audiences after President Thieu outlined resistance to the plan.
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Joseph B. Treaster
New York Times News Service
Saigon
Tran van Lam
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
United States
Lam
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Nixon
Kissinger
Sam
Sen. McGovern
McGovern
Vietnam
Teen Charged In Death In Decatur Street Stabbing Case
A 5 year old girl is charged with first degree murder in the death of her 21 year old husband Lonnie Lyle Foster. Det Jep Tallent said Mrs Shirley Ann Foster was held without bond after stabbing him in the chest around 2 30 am Saturday. Foster died en route to Decatur General Hospital. Police and sheriff deputies arrested Foster within two minutes. A juvenile hearing will determine if she is tried as an adult. Funeral services will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Homes.
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Decatur
Vine and
McCartney Streets
Jep Tallent
Shirley Ann Foster
Madison St
Lonnie Lyle Foster
Ingall’s
Tallent
Mrs. Foster
Morgan County
C. Bennett. McRae
Bob Patton
Reynolds Funeral Homes
Sykes St. NW
Vine St
John
No Amnesty Stance Highlights Vietnam War Debate
President Nixon vows no amnesty for draft evaders while on a Ohio visit. Senator McGovern counters that his ticket is best to handle postwar peace issues. Nixon's remarks rise during a Mantua Corners stop as a family protest sign is observed.
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Nixon
Vietnam
George McGovern
Ohio
Mantua
On This Day in 1929 Stock Market Crash
The calendar notes the 1929 stock market collapse the worst financial catastrophe in U.S. history. Weather shows partly cloudy conditions today and Monday with highs near 65 and 64 and lows around 49. Local notices reference Athens and Tennessee Valley entries.
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New York
Saigon area hit as forces seize hamlets in land grab
AP dispatch reports enemy forces occupying 12 hamlets around Saigon in a Saturday land grab offensive as both sides seek diplomatic leverage for a cease-fire. The Anniston Star endorses McGovern for president. Britain signals steps to steady the pound around 2.35 dollars amid a steep decline risking wider monetary turmoil.
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London
Britain
Diplomats Hopeful on Vietnam Peace Pact Delays
Washington diplomats maneuver behind the scenes over Hanoi’s demand for an Oct 31 sign, with US hopes for a last minute agreement fading. Kissinger rules out a Tuesday conclusion, Rogers unlikely to travel to Paris, secret rounds possible, and Hanoi signaling private flexibility.
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Washington
Hanoi
U.S
Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
State Department
William P. Rogers
Paris
Rogers
United States
Kissinger
North Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Dry Forces To Meet At Austin
A Morgan County rally opposing alcohol sales is set for 2 30 p m at Austin High School. Guest speaker will be Birmingham evangelist Wales Goebel. Organizer Grady Long previews an old fashioned pep rally with Miss Kay DeKalb among participants. The event is the only dry rally before the November 7 election.
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Morgan County
Austin High School
Birmingham
Evangelist Wales Goebel
Hartselle
Grady Long
Long
Kay DeKalb
Alabama
Miss DeKalb
Billy Graham
Graham
Ths
Carport Sale Attracts 100 Buyers In Decatur
Betty Shull advertised a carport sale at 2306 Calray Ave SW between Sandlin Rd and Austinville Elementary. The event drew 100 attendees and sold 118 dollars worth of merchandise. The Decatur Daily Want Ad promoted low cost ads and offered guidance on pricing and schedules.
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Betty Shull
Calray Ave
Decatur Daily Want
Cairay Ave
Sandlin Rd
Austinvile Elementary
Decatur Daily
Madison Beer Tax Funds City Operations In 1971 72
Madison Alabama collected 199,078.68 dollars from a four cent per can beer tax across seven stores during 1971 72. State ABC reports added 3,163.87 dollars from whisky profits though whisky not sold in town. total 322,450 dollars. City Clerk Mrs. Mattie Leapley notes beer tax is main revenue and paid by distributors.
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Madison
Ala
Mattie Leapley
ABC
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Leapley
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Charles E. Allen
Rhodes St. SW
Tony Estes
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Anniston Star
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