Change in style marks Agnew campaign shift
Vice President Agnew unveils a new campaign approach focused on emphasis and style not principles. He says the shift aims to appeal to independents and Democrats while avoiding earlier rhetoric and punches at McGovern. He travels to Nashville, Chattanooga on two chartered jets.
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Columbus, Ohio
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Ohio
Sen
George McGovern
Nixon
St. Louis
Rotary Club
McGovern
Nashville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Washington
White House
Constitution Week Observed by DAR Students in Alabama
High school students in Decatur and Hartselle take Constitution Week exams as Daughters of the American Revolution chapters lead quizzes on the Constitutional Convention and the U S Constitution. Chapter regent Mrs Redus Collier stresses the document’s role in protecting freedoms.
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Decatur
Hartselle
Redus Collier
The
DAR
Kennedy Expected To Visit Wallace In Alabama Tour
U S Senator Edward Kennedy is slated for a courtesy visit with Governor George C. Wallace in Montgomery on Friday as part of a trip to give a speech in Alabama, per a Wallace aide.
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Wallace
Montgomery
Ala
U. S
Edward Kennedy
Alabama
George C. Wallace
McGovern Says Vietnam War Is Assault on Decency
Sen George McGovern spoke in Philadelphia to a campaign dinner about the Vietnam War, arguing it stains America’s honor and decency. He cited Nixon’s bombing, noted POW/MIA figures, and pledged renewed push in New Jersey New York amid hits on the president.
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George McGovern
America
McGovern
Edmund S. Muskie
Ohio
New Jersey
New York City
Nixon
North Vietnam
U.S
South
Western Electric
Columbus
Southeast Asia
Five Hurt in Area Highway Crashes State Troopers Say
Five people were injured in Wednesday area crashes. George Whitmore 26 Santa Monica California in serious condition after a one vehicle wreck on Alabama 72 east of Athens. Belinda Duncan 10 Cullman area struck in West Point School parking lot. Sherman Brown 18 Danville 2 and Larry Brown 16 Hartselle 2 injured in two vehicle crash south of Moulton. Marie Brisco 35 Vinemont injured in single vehicle crash south of Good Hope on I 65.
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George Whitmore
Santa Monica
Calif
Sherman Brown
Danville
Larry W- Brown
Hartselle
Belinda Duncan
Cullman
Marie H. Brisco
Vinemont
Whitmore
Huntsville Hospital
Athens
Limestone Hospital
Alabama
Belinda Dunkin
West Point School
Fred Tate Nesmith
Cullman Hospital
Moulton
Lawrence County Hospital
Bob Ayers
Double Springs
Good Hope
Jaycees Sell Ranch Tags for Alabama Boys' Ranch
Decatur Jaycees plan to raise funds by selling 7500 booster tags at 1 each for the Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch near Neel. Local chairman David Shaneyfelt says road blocks at 14th St SE and U S 312 Saturday with more Sunday across the city. Wayne Mitchell notes proceeds aid the Morgan County project with 12 ranch residents aiding sales.
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Decatur
Wayne Mitchell
Boys Ranch Project
Morgan County
McGovern Attacks War Policy With Fiery Campaign Speech
In a bold address McGovern argues the Vietnam War remains the defining issue, labeling it an obsession while criticizing the United States for waging a deadly conflict on civilians. He contrasts this with his usual platform of tax reform inflation and Social Security.
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McGovern
Democratic National
Man Killed In Car Chase In Mobile
Mobile police say Cecil McMillian 25 was shot by Patrolman James Mayo as he crawled under a house during a high speed chase after an armed holdup. Leon Harris 24 was captured. FBI fingerprints linked McMillian to the Sept. 5 candy store holdup. Harris is jailed on grand larceny charges with a $5,000 bond.
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Mobile
Ala
Ed J. McLean
James Mayo
Cecil McMillian
McMillan
McLean
Thomas Calhoun
Calhoun
Leon Harris
Prichard
McMillian
Harris
FBI
McMillan’s
Sewer System Bids Accepted for Athens Upgrade
Athens to open bids next month for a 3 million sewer system renovation expanding capacity at the 13 year old plant south of U S 31. Eight areas will receive service. more than 360 new customers expected. completion targeted in seven months.
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Athens
City Hall
Here
U.S. 31
Floyd Jernigan
Reed, Mullins and Associates
Belmont
Campbell
S. Hines St
Sandifer Rd
U.S. 72
Lavert Ave
Hannah and
Hightower Heights
Lucas St
Ohio Firm Wins $4268 In Court Over School Build
Newman Brothers Inc of Cincinnati won a civil case to recover 4268 from Sparks Construction through Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. Bonds and the aluminum railings were supplied by B & H Steel of Fort Payne. The jury found Sparks liable under Alabama law for debts incurred in construction of Russellville School.
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Newman Brothers, Inc
Cincinnati
Ohio
Civil
Russellville School
Aetna Casualty and Surety Co
Sparks Construction Co
Sparks Co
B & H Steel
Ft. Payne
Sparks
Alabama
Newman Bros
Grace Teachers Attend Seminar at University of Alabama
Grace Baptist Schools teachers James A. Gretty and Amanda C. Cosmiano join 40 counselors from across Alabama at the institute for counselors on the administration scoring and interpretation of the General Aptitude Test Battery. The program runs today and Friday to qualify counselors to use the G A T B.
Two men charged with transporting alcohol in Limestone County
Limestone County authorities charged Bobby Ray Oliver 24 of Hillsboro and Jimmy Dale Hudson 30 of Florence with transporting alcohol. Oliver allegedly moved 40 cases of beer and three pints of whisky and vodka, Hudson four cases of whisky and a case of vodka. Both posted $1,000 bonds.
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Athens
Limestone County
Bobby Ray Oliver
Hillsboro
Jimmy Dale Hudson
Florence
Agnew Plans Mobile Visit in Deep South Swing
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew will visit Mobile Alabama on Friday September 29 as part of a three state political swing through the Deep South. He will arrive in Mobile in the morning then fly to Jackson Mississippi for the night and proceed to Lafayette Louisiana for the Sugar Cane Festival on September 30.
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Ala
Spiro T. Agnew
Deep South
GOP
Jackson
Miss
Lafayette
Agnew
Alabama
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Birmingham Touchdown Club
Nixon
Roma
Birmingham
Huntsville
Justice Judge Hears 77 Cases in Morgan County Court
Seventy seven cases against sixty nine persons were heard in Morgan County Justice Court before Judge Robert L Milam on Wednesday. Most cases involved traffic violations and all but seventeen were settled.
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Morgan County Justice Court
Robert L.milam
Rabies Inspectors Begin Tours in Decatur Morgan County
Rabies inspectors from the State Health Department start tours through Decatur and Morgan County to identify dogs lacking rabies shots. Dog owners with unvaccinated pets may face fines up to 100 dollars under state rules.
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Rimen Roor
Decatur
Morgan County
State Health Department
Wallace To Have One Day Checkup
Governor George C. Wallace will return to Spain Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham for a one day checkup Monday. Billy Joe Camp said the visit will involve x rays and a routine examination.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Spain Rehabilitation Center
Birmingham
Wallace
Billy Joe Camp
Arrest Made In Robbery At Birmingham Trust Bank
The FBI reports the arrest of Miles Everhart Jr., 31, of Birmingham, in the August robbery of the Green Springs Branch of the Birmingham Trust National Bank. He was taken in Opelika with another suspect sought for the holdup. the amount stolen was not disclosed. Everhart had recently lived in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Birmingham
Ala
FBI
Green Springs
Birmingham Trust National Bank
Ralph J. Miles
Miles Everhart Jr
Opelika
Miles
Everhart
Cleveland
Ohio
U.S
Larceny Charged in Athens Student Case
A 20 year old Athens College student, Thomas Michael Hurley, was charged with grand larceny after police say he took a wheelchair from Athens Limestone Hospital. He remains in Limestone County Jail in custody with a $300 bond.
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Athens
Athens College
Bill Davis
Thomas Michael Hurley
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Limestone County
Governor’s Health Update Avoids Abdominal Complications
Officials say the governor’s health status does not show complications from abdominal wounds treated during a recent stay at the center. The statement clarifies there is no indication of worsening conditions.
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