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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1968

Page

8

Political Upset Possible In 5th District Election

Alabama races center on the Fifth District seat vacated by Armistead Selden with Walter Flowers Frank Donaldson and Rev. William Branch in contention The National Democratic Party of Alabama backs Branch who trails in polls if white voters split he could win a plurality The GOP and Democrats worry Branch could deny both major parties impact on Alabama delegation and possible House vote.

Angel Little Capitol Montgomery Alabama U.S Armistead Selden Greensboro U.S. Senate Walter Flowers Tuscaloosa Goper Frank Donaldson Helena William McKinley National Democratic Party of Freedom Democratic Party Mississippi Branch Flowers Donaldson Mike Simpson Richard Delaney Hueytown Conservative Party W. C. Gibbs Birmingham GOP Forkland Greene County NDPA Chicago Eugene McCarthy America Congress James T. Rapier Mobile

Cockroach Described as Primitive Winged Insect

A brief note states that the cockroach is the most primitive living winged insect, highlighting its evolutionary position and basic features.

North Korea May Free Pueblo Crew Despite Talks Stalemate

U S officials see eventual release of Pueblo crew from North Korea despite no breakthrough at Panmunjom. New North Korean disclosures include spy claims and assurances of crew welfare, while Washington rejects expanded intrusion charges and maintains Pueblo sailed outside the 12 mile limit.

Lewis Gulick Associated Press Washington Pueblo Panmunjom U.S North Korea Ington Bucher Cmdr Lloyd M Bucher

North Korea May Hold Pueblo Sailors for Propaganda Gain

U S authorities expect captors to release the Pueblo crew rather than execute them on espionage claims. Analysts say North Korea wants to use the sailors for propaganda, extract confessions, and show the United States cannot rescue its sailors.

U.S United States

Sparkman Lauds Teamwork at H Neely Henry Dam Dedication

Sen. John Sparkman honors Alabama Power leaders, state delegation, and federal officials at the H Neely Henry Dam dedication on the Coosa River. The project expands Coosa River development with a 72,900 kW plant and an 11,200 acre lake, backed by $31,578,000 in 1969 waterway funding.

Ragland Ala John Sparkman H. Neely Henry Coosa River Sparkman Alabama Power Company Alabama Henry Virginia Military Institute Neely Alabama Power Bill Nichols H. Neely Henry Jr Coosa Congress

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