Readers Boy, Multiple Inquiries Highlight Local Civic Questions
A Times-Enterprise reader service includes questions on county commissioners pay reform a public pool in Thomasville vehicle tags for out of state workers gun sale restrictions and speeding on Pinetree Blvd Local officials note proposed salary changes travel allowances and a 150 monthly chair sum while others address public amenities and traffic enforcement with city police and state patrol comments.
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U S Aircraft Downed As Lunar Truce Opens
U S photo reconnaissance RF101 was shot down over North Vietnam for the 472nd loss. A pilot bailed out and was rescued. more than 20 shooting incidents reported in South Vietnam during the four day truce as both sides largely held fire.
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Weighty Stuff: Young lifter Sean Rundell Preps
Six year old Sean Rundell of Torrance California warms up for weightlifting as his father James Rundell a gym instructor watches.
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Letter Defends March of Dimes Drive Support
A reader responds to the Sound Off about the recent March of Dimes drive stating there was no road block and no traffic stoppage. The writer praises volunteers and thanks the boys who contributed their time.
McClung to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting
Thomas County Central High School football coach and education official McClung will address the Kiwanis Club on Headstart and adult education programs. The meeting starts at 6 30 tomorrow at the club.
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McClung
Thomas County Kiwanis Club
Thomas County
Massive Eastern Blizzard Claims 39 Lives Across Cities
A powerful blizzard paralyzed the Northeast with bitter cold and heavy snow. New York City saw 13 inches of snow and temperatures near zero as authorities opened armories, closed schools, and faced continued flight disruptions at Kennedy and LaGuardia airports. This first paragraph ends with continued coverage on Page 5.
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Bracey May Reconsider Vote in Rail Leasing Dispute
Mayor pro tem Jack Bracey signaled a possible reversal on backing the lease to Southern Railway or the L and N after learning Southern's bid may exceed the L and N offer. The issue remains before the General Assembly while local commissions show preference for the L and N bid.
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Your Income Tax Return Reveals Much More Than Tax Owed
The April 17 deadline triggers data gathering on income and demographics used for social analysis and potential federal job checks. Computers will read all returns this year, though IRS employees cannot disclose tax details. agencies, foreign governments, and state officials may access returns under specific rules and executive orders.
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Justice Awaits Television Thief
Robert B. Watts told police that a television set and a radio were stolen Tuesday from his Baltimore home. The noon time robbery occurred while his son slept in a second floor room and a German Shepherd watched outside. A suspect would be brought before Northwestern Municipal Court if caught in the next few days.
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Robert B. Watts
Inferno Destroys Swank Penthouse in Montgomery
A quick spreading blaze at Dale's Penthouse atop the Walter Brarey Smash hotel in downtown Montgomery killed at least 26 and possibly 32 as fire and police battled icy ruins. Among the missing were Ed Pepper and his wife, with Pepper later identified as a former PSC member and ex-candidate, and Sidney Zagri a Teamsters lobbyist. Authorities opened an identification team with FBI help while investigators probed the origin of the cloakroom fire that ignited the dining room roof.
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Partial List Of Casualties From Tuesday Night Incident
A partial casualty list from Montgomery funeral homes names individuals from Montgomery and other locales. Notable entries include Col. Phillip Neal of Maxwell Air Force Base and several residents of Montgomery. Addresses are often listed as unknown or omitted and some names are incomplete due to source damage.
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Jack Doane
Phillip Neal
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Fire at Montgomery restaurant leaves victims shown in flames
Montgomery journalist recounts a deadly restaurant fire with flames shooting out and thick smoke as firefighters battled the blaze. witnesses reported faint screams and volunteers loading bodies into hearses outside, while funeral home staff began verifying victims.
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