Cease Fire By End Of Week Indicated
Diplomatic sources say the United States and North Vietnam may resume talks that could yield a cease fire in Indochina by Sunday. South Vietnamese President Thieu might sign, though White House and Kissinger caution details remain unsettled. An international supervisory commission including Indonesia, Hungary, Canada and Poland is named to oversee the cease fire.
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Seven Americans dead as bus crash near Corinth
Seven Americans were killed and 29 injured when their tour bus skidded off a rain soaked highway near Corinth about 60 miles southwest of Athens. Three of the injured are in serious condition. In Santiago Chile, all 15 Cabinet ministers resigned after three weeks of strikes crippling the economy.
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Sykes St. Woman Slain Third Killing in Two Weeks
Police hunt a killer after Pauline Wakefield 46 is shot at home on Sykes Street NW. She dies at Decatur General Hospital. Autopsy planned. Coroner reports an argument preceded the shooting. several people were in the home. Reynolds Funeral Home to announce funeral arrangements.
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Danville 3 Man Killed as Tree Falls During Cutting
Danville man Elmer H. Harville, 72, was killed when a pine tree he was cutting toppled while entangled with another tree. The accident occurred on his son’s property in Morgan County. Funeral services were planned for Peck Chapel with burial at Nalle Cemetery Savannah. Survivors include his widow Linnie Mae Harville and 14 other relatives.
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McGovern and Shriver Hit Nixon Vetoes to woo Elderly
Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern and running mate Sargent Shriver sought to capitalize on President Nixon's recent vetoes of two elder aid bills. They criticized Nixon's TV campaign ads as promises not backed by action and urged support from more than 20 million older Americans.
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Courtland Man Wins Gridiron Forecast Prize
Reuben Smith of Courtland won a $60 first prize plus a $200 bonus for a perfect Gridiron Forecast entry. Carlton Pitts of Falkville and Mike Putnam with Winnie Nicholson of Decatur also had perfect ballots. Pitts finished second on tie break and won two Alabama homecoming game tickets.
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Occupational Tax Repealed in Montgomery Vote
The Montgomery City Commission unanimously repealed the occupational license tax. The move follows a court challenge headed to the state Supreme Court. Commissioner Rucker cited an $800,000 FY surplus and questioned the tax’s timing and legality since its Oct. 1 implementation.
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Rochester man granted permission to change name
Adithapuram Krishnam Vijayaraghavan told the judge his name is awkward to pronounce. Judge Edward O Provenzano approved his request to adopt the name Vijay K. Raghaven in Monroe County Court.
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On This Date 193 Bank Failures Prompt Treasury Action
The U.S. Treasury reported a grave financial situation with over 500 banks closed their doors. The notice reflects a pivotal moment in economic distress and government response during the era.
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Mrs. George F Wallace Dies in Decatur
Funeral services for Mrs. George F Wallace of Decatur are set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Gunthorp Funeral Home with Rev. Charles McKimmon Jr. officiating and burial in Decatur Cemetery. Survivors include George Wallace Sr. two sisters Laura Kennedy and Emma Bailey Pride. a stepdaughter Jack Pitts. George Wallace Jr. pallbearers listed. Memorials to charity requested.
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Family Fun Sale Promises Piano Anchor Items Today
Local event showcases pianos and related toys in a community sale. Shoppers expected to browse affordable instruments and family activities at the town center.
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