Five perfect Gridiron Forecasts win in Decatur Daily contest
Chester Jones of Trinity leads a group with five perfect entries in the first Gridiron Forecast contest. Four subscribers earn $200 bonuses. Jones also gets $50 contest prize and $10 subscriber bonus plus $200 for a perfect entry. Others listed include Roy Bridges, Frank Shafer Jr., James Waller, and Douglas E. Smith who misses the subscriber bonus.
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Decatur Daily
Chester Jones
Trinity
Roy Bridges
Robin Rd
Frank Shafer Jr
Mark St
James Waller
14Th Ave
Douglas E. Smith
Harrison St. SE
Jones
Nixon Reaches Tax Campaign
President Nixon begins an in person drive for tax cuts tied to his economic package as Congress reconvenes to tackle inflation and unemployment. He will address a joint session at 11 30 a m. hearings open with Secretary Connally testifying on credits exemptions and tax changes.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
House
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
House Ways and Means Committee
Limestone Board OKs Freedom Of Choice Plan
Limestone County Education board adopts a freedom of choice policy allowing students to enroll in a school outside their zoned area. Supt. Pettus cites conflicting orders from federal courts and Gov. Wallace as the reason and notes about 200 students have already transferred.
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Athens
Limestone County
Sam Pointer
Pettus
Wallace
Reapportionment talks target Morgan and Limestone counties
The Second Senatorial District combining Morgan and Limestone counties faces redrawing after a federal court rule caps districts at under 98 000 people. The 1970 census puts the two counties at 118 000, triggering court oversight. Senate subcommittee leader Sen. Bob Harris says no plan yet and may wait until session end.
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Morgan
Limestone
Morgan and
Senate
Bob Harris
Decatur
Harris
Federal
Louisiana
Joe Fine
Russellville
Mitchells Rewrite Of FBI Crime Facts Sparks Debate
The article reports that Attorney General John N. Mitchell shaped FBI crime statistics to align with a law and order agenda. It notes the figures themselves did not change, but the public interpretation did, affecting press coverage and public perception. It mentions Hoover’s prior control and a June 22, 1970 shift.
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Fred P. Graham
New York Times
Washington
John N. Mitchell
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Mitchell
Hoover
FBI
U. S
Northern Pacific completes last spike near Garrison Mont
On this date in 1883 the Northern Pacific Railroad finished construction with the driving of the last spike near Garrison Montana. The calendar notes include weather: 20 percent rain, highs near 90 and lows around 66.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Garrison
Mont
Calley to Testify in Medina Court Martial
In Fort McPherson Georgia the defense wins a point allowing Lt. William L Calley Jr to testify in the Medina court martial over the My Lai assault. Bailey expects Calley to take the stand Monday and may invoke the privilege against self incrimination.
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FT. Mcpherson
Calley
Bailey
Edith strengthens in Caribbean targets landfall
Edith gathers strength in the Caribbean with the National Hurricane Center warning a dangerous storm approaching land. In Saigon, U S forces carry out multi dimensional strikes as South Vietnam deploys 2500 fresh troops in a three day old operation below the DMZ.
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Miami
Fla
Edith
Caribbean
National Hurricane Center
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
September Want Ad Special in Decatur Daily
A classified notice promotes a September Want Ad Special offering a three line ad for fourteen days at four dollars with fast results. Contact numbers are provided for nights Sundays and holidays, with Athens customers directed to a separate number.
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Shafer
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Daily Sports
Billy Mitchell
Limestone Board
Winford Turner
Harold Smith
Morgan County
Eastwood School
Gary
Wilhite
B. I
Justice Department
Region
Landers
Financial
Tennessee Valley
Robinson Furniture
Downtown Avenue
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