Haldeman admits memo tied protests to McGovern in 1972
H R Haldeman acknowledged responsibility for a February 1972 memorandum stating that demonstrations should be linked to McGovern and the Democrats as part of the peace movement. He also confirmed writing flattering notes on a 1971 memo warning of violent demonstrators at a Charlotte Nixon Graham appearance. The memos were cited in Senate Watergate hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H R. Haldeman
McGovern
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
Haldeman
White House
John W. Dean III
Teddy Kennedy
George McGovern
D-N.c
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Weicker
Dean
FBI
Charlotte
Ronald H. Walker
Beef Shortage Grounds Decatur Steaks and Politics
Decatur and area restaurants report a severe beef shortage as processors, wholesalers, and retailers brace for dwindling supply and higher prices. Local plant managers warn of possible shutdowns if ceilings stay low while consumers face limited sirloin, strip, and filet options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbrooks
Decatur
Ole Farm
Huntsville
Selma
Decature
John Nelms
Nelms Co
Nelms
Alabama
Decatur Packing Co
L. A. Simmons
Three Share Bingo Bucks winners named in Decatur Daily
Three women shared the $100 Bingo Bucks jackpot in the seventh week of Decatur Daily's Newspaper Bingo. Winners were Mrs. I B Adams from Chestnut Street, Janet Bentley of Pennylane, and Maclean Morgan of Moulton 2. A total of 19 cards were played by Bentley, 27 by Morgan, and Adams used a card from Universal Slim and Trim Health Spa. Seven weeks remain with $700 in Bingo Bucks across 110 merchants. Orange cards are the free weekly color to win this jackpot and redeemable for merchandise.
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Decatur Daily
Newpaper
I. B. Adams
Chestnut St
Universal Slim
Trim Health Spa
Janet Bentley
Pennylane
Irby Johnson Ford
Maclean Morgan
Moulton
Hunter Furniture
Sewers Debate Over New Subdivision Regulations in Decatur
City pariing commission tabled proposed rules requiring sewer water gas and road work in all new subdivisions. Developers led by Gene Lentz cited high costs and potential growth limits while Dr Betty Vaughan warned against septic tanks. Estimated sewer costs per lot ranged from 500 to 1600 dollars.
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City Pariing Commission
Gene Lentz
Dunbarton Subdivision
Lentz
Decatur
Betty Vaughan
Tri-County District Health Service
Vaughan
Murphree
Three Mile
Cauthen Opposes $1 Probate Fee in Mental Health Funding
Rep. David Cauthen challenges a proposed $1 probate fee to fund state community mental health centers. He argues taxpayers should not subsidize private treatment for many clients who can pay. The measure, by center director Preston Bryant, would levy per document fees and unite local mental health groups under a single board.
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David Cauthen
Cauthen
Alabama
Preston Bryant
Center
Whiskey Rebellion Breaks Out in Pennsylvania in 1794
On this date in 1794 the Whiskey Rebellion began as a tax protest in Pennsylvania. The note reflects a Tennessee Valley sentiment, claiming living there is a privilege.
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Pennsylvania
Tennessee Valley
Daily Want Ad Sells 71 Ford and More
Daily Want Ads promote selling items no longer needed with a fast acting marketplace. The ad highlights a 1971 Ford sale and invites buyers and sellers to use the service for 10 days at four dollars. Open times are Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon.
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Ford
Bennett West
Clearview
Ford Ltd
Decatur Daily
Watergate Weariness among Senate Committee Members
Twenty seven Watergate committee senators and staffers show marked fatigue after nine weeks of hearings. Observers note eyelids drooping and tempers fraying as 32 days of testimony weigh on the panel. Three seek a rest while four want to press on, with Chairman Ervin seen signaling in the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Watergate Committee
Ervin
Sam Dash
Wreck Causes Mammoth Tioup
Four-vehicle collision on U S 31 near Keller Memorial Bridge blocked northbound lanes and caused a major traffic jam extending to 11th Street. Drivers identified include Mary Katherine Uncan and others. Ellen Franks was hospitalized. Accident details published on page A-5.
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U. S. 31
Keller Memorial Bridge
11Th St
6Th Ave
Mooresville
Alabama 20
Swan Creek Bridge
U.S
Mary Katherine Uncan
Huntsville
William Jane Owens
Cordova
Dene T. Franks
Munster
Ind
Edward FE. Shipp
Santa Barbara
Calif
Walter Ulbricht Dies at 80 in East German Leadership
Berlin brief reports Walter Ulbricht the East German Communist leader dies at age 80 as announced by the official news agency. Ulbricht known for shaping the Berlin Wall monument era and leading the state through postwar years.
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Berlin
Walter Ulbricht
Berlin Wall
Inmate fatally stabbed and beaten at Oklahoma State Penitentiary
McAlester Oklahoma AP reports a riot at the state penitentiary left one inmate dead and another seriously injured Tuesday night as violence flared again in the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcalester
Okla
Oklahoma, State Penitentiary
Decatur Firm Low Courthouse Bidder
Gresham, Williams and Johnson bid 5.5 million Tuesday to build the Morgan County Courthouse and jail, a 10 percent increase over officials' hoped cost. County commissioners with the low bidder and architect said they hope trims can reduce costs and a contract can be signed to start construction. The five story courthouse on 2nd Ave SE could be built in 760 days. Universal Construction Co. bid 5.71 million and Rush Engineers 6.42 million. Bids included three alternates for a fourth courtroom and cheaper jail metal. Architect Walter Hall and engineer J O Colvard noted bids exceeded their 5 million target. The process began years earlier, with a plan to replace the old courthouse rebuilt after a 50 year old fire. The commission will meet Monday to discuss cost cuts.
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Gresham
Williams and Johnson
Morgan County
Decatur
2Nd Ave. SE
Commission
Ferry St
Walter Hall
J. O. Colvard
Universal Construction Co
Anniston
Rush Engineers
Guy Roberts
County Commission
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Tennessee River
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Charles Murphree
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Sports
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Living Today
Athens
Dial
C. F. Penn Hamburgers
Moulton St.ady
Watergate
Lawrence L. Knutson
Munster, Ind
Ellen Franks
Decatur General Hospital
AAA Southend Ambulance Service
Thornton
Dick) Fleming
Lee Decatur
Frigidaire Sales & Service
Robinson Furniture
Second Area
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