Editor Ralph McGill Dies at Age 71
Ralph Emerson McGill Pulitzer Prize winner and publisher of the Atlanta Constitution died Monday night at Holy Family Hospital after a heart attack. He would have turned 71 on Wednesday. McGill led the Constitution from 1960 and won the 1958 Pulitzer for editorial writing for his civil rights advocacy. He was awarded the Medal of Freedom in 1964. His death prompted tributes noting his courage and leadership in the South.
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Elgin Baylor Stays Behind Hayes in ABA Scoring Race
New York AP report shows Elvin Hayes leading scoring chatter with 1,645 points while Elgin Baylor sits with 1,343. Wilt Chamberlain champions field goal percentage and rebounds, Oscar Robertson tops assists, and a top 20 college poll mix is listed. San Diego golf adds Nicklaus win with family present after Andy Williams Open.
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Printed by Offset Cases Filed in Chancery Court
Hope Federal Saving and Loan vs Walter Verhalen et al. Kenneth William Wood Jr vs Ex Parte Virginia Neal. Neal vs Elvin Neal. Mildred Wyatt vs Alton Gilbert. Security Tire Rubber Co Ing vs Chas W Key Jr. Southern Equipment & Tractor Co of Shreveport vs Ralph Rogers et al. Rogers Anthony Turner Cons Co. Linton Crank vs Louisiana Arkansas Railway Co. James Mitchell vs C H Transportation Co. Service Finance Corp vs Carroll D Ferguson et al.
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Louisiana & Arkansas Railway Co
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C & H Transportation Co
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D. Ferguson Et al
California Offshore Oil Tests Closed
In the Santa Barbara channel offshore drilling largely halted as a runaway well leaks about 21,000 gallons daily from 3,500 feet below the sea floor. An oil slick covers roughly 200 square miles off Southern California while federal investigators prepare findings on potential negligence penalties up to 15 million dollars.
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Funeral Services for Cefie dirilla Jones and Dota nie Harper
Funeral services are planned for Cefie dirilla Jones who died in Santa Monica on January 26 1969 at Charity Baptist Church Fulton Arkansas February 6 at 2 00 p m with burial at Red Hill Cemetery. Also funeral services for Doti ie Harper sister of Mrs L M Davis will be held February 6 in Richmond California with Rose Manor Funeral Home in charge and arrangements and messages directed to 401 Main Street Richmond California.
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Hicks Futter At Home, Inc
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L.M. Davis
Richmond
Rose Manor Funeral Home
Thoughts on hearing and peace amid terror
A compact reflection contrasts freedom of speech with the obligation to listen. It cites Matthew 11 7 15 and Jeremiah 8 15, noting a search for peace yielded terror instead of healing. The quotes from Walter Lippman and biblical verses frame a cautious view of discourse amidst conflict.
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Student Aid Program Described for Lions
The Lions Club heard about student aid programs at a noon luncheon at St. noon. Henderson State College's William Echols outlined on campus work, the National Defense Student Loan Program, and grants and scholarships. The program chair Charles Sharpe introduced Echols who urged members to share the information with local youths seeking help. The loan offers a 3 percent rate with ten years to repay and half forgiven for teachers. a 2.5 grade average is required, with grants and yearly renewed scholarships for maintaining a B average. Thelma Bruce oversees the program and can supply further information.
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