Poet Allie Walls Jr. remembered in Savannah funeral poem tribute
The Savannah community recalls Allie Egan Walls Jr. known as Sonny Boy and Al, who died at 36 in a May 7 car crash. The piece traces his childhood poetry debut, Georgia schools, a multi career path, and a lasting poetry prize in his honor.
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Richard H. Growald
UPI
Savannah, Ga
Sonny Boy
Allie Egan Walls Jr
Price St
Savannah
Nan Peacocke
Chilhood
Savannah Southern
Georgia
Tobacco Road
Chatham County
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Miles
Fire Department
Poller
Walls
Allie E. Walls Sr
Charleston
S.C
Congress
Wall
Atlanta
Savannah-Chatham County
Rosalynn Carter presses human rights during Brazil talks
First Lady Rosalynn Carter met with President Geisel in Brasilia amid emphasis on human rights while avoiding friction with the military government. She planned a Recife stop as two American missionaries protested mistreatment during a three day sailing event, but no visit was planned.
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Brasilia
Brazil
UPI
Rosalynn Carter
Ernesto Geisel
Recife
Carter
Latin America
Geisel
State Department
Jimmy
Mrs. Carter
Florida Voters Repeal Gay Rights Ordinance Vote
In Dade County a special election backed Anita Bryant 69.3 to 30.6 percent, repealing a gay rights provision within the Fair Housing and Employment Act. Bryant pledged a nationwide campaign while opponents considered federal court action to seek injunctive relief.
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Miami
UPI
Anita Bryant
Jean O'Leary
Dade County
Miss Bryant
Save Our Children Inc
Dade
Jack Campbell
Miami-area
Bob Eunst
Miami Victory
Voice of
Florida
O’leary
National Gay Task Force
National
Gay Task Force
DeKalb mayoral petition case paused for briefing
A DeKalb County Circuit Court judge took under advisement a motion to dismiss a petition contesting the April 19 mayoral election filed by Milan Krpan against mayor Judy King. The judge will rule after further briefing and next Tuesday’s continuation.
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Sycamore, Ill
UPI
DeKalb County
DeKalb
Judy King
Milan Krpan
Krpan
Rex Meilinger
Vitamin E ad pitched with testimonials and mail offer
A New York special ad promises no more sexual claims for a Vitamin E product after an agreement with state and federal authorities. It cites testimonials from customers across the United States and offers mail order supplies priced at 6.50, 10.50, or 17.50 with a money back guarantee.
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New York, N.Y
State of
New York
Woodmere
N.Y
National Spelling Bee Draws 94 Contestants in 50th Year
Washington reports the 50th National Spelling Bee sponsored by Scripps-Howard papers features 94 finalists from Alaska to Puerto Rico, a record. The field includes 57 girls and 37 boys with prizes totaling 6800 dollars and the winner receiving 1000 dollars, a trophy, and a school television set.
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Washington
UPI
Scripps-Howard
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Frank Neuhauser
Courier Journal
Texas
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Virgin Islands
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Ms. Peacocke
Michael Poller
Georgia Southern College
Statesboro
Georgia Southern
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Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Rosalynn
Richard Dartsch
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Roosevelt Flippen
Long Hollow Pike
Gallatin, Tenn
Clarence Haley
Los Angeles
Calif
SUN
Lut
Polaroid
Pronto Extra
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Pronto RF
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