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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1972

Page

2

Federal case revived against Earl Goodwin in campaign fund charge

Selma based industrialist Earl Goodwin faces trial on a charge of using a phony advertising invoice to write off a $3,000 donation to Lurleen Wallace’s 1966 campaign as a business expense. The case ties to a wider federal probe of Gov. George Wallace associates and related indictments.

Selma Ala Earl Goodwin Lurleen Wallace Goodwin Democratic National U.S. Dist Brevard Hand Hand Seymore Trammell Birmingham Elton B. Stephens Robert H. Cottingham Stephens’ Company EBSCO Wallace Charles 0. Ditmars Ditmars Trammell Stephens Cottingham Montgomery Montomery

Doctor’s Wife Mends Dolls in Sentimental Hobby Tale

A pathologist Dr. Albert Hunt studies disease while his wife tends a doll hospital. She repairs busted heads and broken bodies, collects dolls, and furnishes a doll house Dr. Hunt built, blending science and whimsy in a small portrait.

Albert Hunt

Doll crafting and woodwork mark a Fort Benning family life

At Ft Benning in the late 1950s Dr Hunt pathologist Clara Reyes Hunt embraced ceramics, doll making, and woodwork learning from a local craft shop. She creates plaster molds, dresses dolls including first ladies, expands to China painting, builds a doll house, and fills a garage studio with dolls from multiple countries and handmade furniture.

Ft. Benning Mrs. Hunt Shakespear

Morgan Court Calendar Sets 1973 Schedule Details

The Morgan County Court calendar for 1973, announced by Judge C Bennett-McRae, outlines jury civil dates beginning Feb 26, Apr 30, and Oct 29 with docketing Feb 2, Apr 6, and Oct 5. Criminal jury weeks start Jan 8, Mar 12, May 14, Jul 9, Sep 10, Oct 8, and Dec 10.

Morgan County Court C. Bennett-McRae

Cashin Fails to File Income Reports for 1969 1971

Dr. John L. Cashin chairman of the National Democratic Party of Alabama did not file personal income tax reports for 1969 1970 and 1971 according to The Birmingham News quoting an IRS spokesman. Cashin, a Huntsville dentist, founded the NDPA after splitting from the Democrats in 1966.

Birmingham Ala John L. Cashin National Democratic Party of Alabama Birmingham News The Internal Revenue Service Cashin IRS Huntsville NDPA Democratic Party

Tem Tom Groundbreaking Set At Gainesville

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway begin December 12 in Gainesville Alabama. Governor George C Wallace serving as chairman of the five member board will lead the event with local officials and project supporters.

Gainesville Montgomery Ala George C Wallace Wallace

New Hope Man Stab Victim In Personal Attack

Turner Rogers was admitted for stabbing wounds in the left arm hand chest stomach and back around 2 15 a m. He told police the wounds were of a personal nature and would not identify his assailant. A separate report says vandals cut fence strands at Mrs Mildred Smiths home 211 Harrison St SE. The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority announced a groundbreaking with Kenneth E Be Lieu as featured speaker.

New Hope Turner Rogers Mildred Smith Harrison St. SE Tennessee-Tombigbee

Wreck Injures Athens Man in One-Vehicle Crash

A 36-year-old Athens man, Johnny M. Turner, was injured in a one-vehicle crash 3.1 miles south of Athens on US 31 at 4:55 p.m. Troopers said he was admitted for observation at Athens Limestone hospital.

Athens Johnny M. Turner Athens-Limestone Turner

Dick Gregory Visits Camden for Wilcox County Campaign

Black comedian Dick Gregory campaigned in Camden with Rev. Thomas Threadgill and other candidates for about three hours. He framed NDPA as a path for both poor Black and White residents to voice their government.

Camden Ala Dick Gregory National Democratic Party of Alabama Gregory Thomas Threadgill Wilcox County Commission NDPA

Sparkman Warns of Last Minute Campaign Tricks in Alabama

Senator John Sparkman accuses his opponent of using desperate, distorted tactics to discredit him during the waning days of the campaign. He defends a 36 year record of improving farm and housing conditions, jobs, and living standards for Alabamians.

Birmingham John Sparkman People of Alabama Sen. Sparkman Sparkman Nixon

Help sought for orphaned Korean boy seeking study in U S

A reader asks how to aid an orphaned Korean boy whose family died in the Korean War. He finishes school in Feb 1973 and wishes to study for the ministry in the United States but has no help. The suggested path is to contact the Korean Union Mission of Seventh Day Adventists in Seoul to assess his case and possible admission.

Birmingham Ala Hugh Morrow III New Orleans Peter Meeke Interstate 10 Meeke Morrow Mobile Alabama Highway Patrol Benley General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Washington Korean Union Mission Seoul Korea P. O. Box Hoi-Ki-Dong Tong-Dai-Moon-Du United States

Emergency numbers listed for Alabama counties

The Decatur Daily provides emergency and crisis numbers for Limestone Morgan Lawrence and DeKalb counties. It lists Sheriff and 911 contacts, plus Crisis Call Center numbers for personal crises and poisoning and offers dialing 0 for operator assistance.

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Decatur Daily Justice Department Clara Reyes Morgan Sen. McGovern McGovern Junior Achievement of North Central Alabama Decatur Clare Jones Beverley Ward Andrews Jackie Black Nita Holyfield Willie Watkins Daily National Secretaries Association Denise Byron White Jr Moulton Old Drover Inn Book Department Jefferson St Box Westfield N.Y Highway Patrol Morgan County Hartselle Limestone County Lawrence County
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