Shooting in Montgomery sparks mayoral resignation turmoil
The 1975 shooting of Bernard Whitehurst by officer Donald Foster triggered widespread upheaval in Montgomery. Police dismissals, a top official's retirement, and Mayor Jim Robinson’s resignation followed amid allegations of cover ups, press clashes, and a chaotic mayoral race with 47 candidates.
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Scott Shepard
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Bernard Whitehurst
Donald Foster
Whitehurst
Foster White
Confederacy
Jim Robinson
Robinson
Alabama Journal
Montgomery Advertiser
Harold Martin
Martin
Foster
Easter Rock Hunt Replaces Egg Event in Old Saybrook
In Old Saybrook Connecticut the Park and Recreation Department swaps eggs for Easter rocks for its children event. Vicky Duffy notes rocks won’t rot and can be reused yearly as youngsters trade in unbroken rocks for candy prizes. A pair of rocks waits outside the recreation department for hiding before the April 2 town event.
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Old Saybrook
Conn
Park and Recreation Department
Vicky Duffy
Recreation Department
Jones Revises View On Jesus Film After Watching
Dr. Bob Jones II of Bob Jones University says he has changed his mind about the NBC television film Jesus of Nazareth. He says he found much that is commendable after viewing the March 23 showing and cites published comments by director Franco Zeffirelli as influencing his criticism. General Motors Corp. canceled its $12 million sponsorship plans following earlier objections. The network said it would seek another sponsor for the April airings.
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Dist. Atty
Jimmy Evans
Evans
Whitehurst
Hank Williams
Public Safety
Col
Ed Wright
Wright
Robinson
Donald Foster
Bernard Whitehurst
Greenville, S.C
Bob Jones II
Jesus Christ
Jones
General Motors Crop
NBC
Franco Zeffirelli
Zeffirelli
Police Seek Funds To Hunt Killer In Oakland County Slayings
Birmingham Michigan police seek a 1 million dollar federal grant to fund a 200 detective task force targeting the abduction and murder of four Oakland County children. Timothy King 11 was laid to rest as investigators and 50 agencies pursue a suspect sketch and possible surveillance to avoid a closed case.
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Birmingham, Mich
Oakland County
Rollin J. Tobin
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Tobin
Timothy King
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