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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1971

Page

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U.S. backs seating of Communist China at U.N.

Secretary of State Rogers announced the Nixon administration favors seating the Peoples Republic of China at the United Nations General Assembly this fall and opposes expelling Nationalist China. He said both governments should be represented and left Security Council status to U.N. members decision.

Washington William P. Rogers United States China United Nations General Assembly Rogers Peking U.S United Nations U.N. Security Council U.N Red an_ international organization General Assembly People’s Republic of Republic of China Organization

City May Be Overruled On Lanes

Decatur faces possible highway department veto on a proposed turn lane for 6th Ave part of U S 31. State director Garry Pruett questioned and opposed the lane citing loss of parking and possible business closures. He plans to confer with Gov. George Wallace before deciding.

Ben Windham Decatur 6Th Ave State Highway Department Garry Pruett Pruett George Wallace Highway Department Sixth Ave U.S. 31

Kennedy backs Nationalist China entry to UN

On this date in 1961 President Kennedy reaffirmed U S support for Nationalist China joining the United Nations and opposed admitting Communist China. High today 80 low 68. Tuesday high 88 with a 60 percent rain likelihood today.

Kennedy U.S China

Agreement Reached On Rails Contract

Negotiators announced a settlement giving 42 percent wage hikes over 42 months for about 200000 trainmen and removing pickets from 10 strikebound railroads at noon. The 18 day dispute ended after a 17 hour bargaining session at the Labor Department. The agreement includes work rule changes to boost efficiency and warns some job losses may follow.

Washington Labor Department W. J. Usery Charles Luna Afl-Cio United Transportation Union John P. Hilpz Hilpz

US Steel hikes prices after strike-averting deal

Pittsburgh AP reports US Steel Corp raised prices on nearly all products hours after industry officials and United Steelworkers announced a strike-averting contract. In Florida, ten people were seriously injured when a 38-foot yacht exploded while refueling at Test Harbor Marina. In Alabama, Richard Arnold, 22, son of singer Eddy Arnold, was in critical condition after a highway wreck on U S 11 south of Birmingham.

Pittsburgh US Steel Corp Steel Industry United Steelworkers Fort Lauderdale Fla Harbor Marina Broward General Medical Center Birmingham Eddy Arnold Richard Arnold Nashville U.S. 11 Here

Two Arrested in Weekend LSD and Marijuana Bust

Ronald William Register, 19, of Huntsville and Robert O. Quinn, 20, of Lacey's Spring were arrested Sunday at Quinn's home and charged with possession of marijuana and LSD. The raid, at about 8 am, resulted from joint work by the county sheriff's department and the State Narcotics Division.

Ronald William Register Huntsville Robert O. Quinn Lacey McBride Harry Perry Quinn Here Sheriff's Department State Department of Public Safety Perry

Apollo 15 astronauts blast off from moon and dock in orbit

Apollo 15 crew David Scott and James Irwin lifted from the lunar surface and aimed to link with orbiting Endeavour commanded by Alfred Worden. The mission prepared to conduct two more days of scientific work before returning to Earth.

Alfred M. Worden Endeavour Worden Hadley Base Lunar Earth David Scott James Irwin

U.S. South Vietnam Boost Rewards for Viet Cong Leaders

The United States and South Vietnam will pay up to 11 000 in cash for information leading to Viet Cong leader captures. The pilot program aims to stimulate civilian help in dismantling the underground network amid fears after U S troop withdrawals. Officials say the Phoenix Phung Hong program faces challenges and critics worry over its methods.

New York Times Saigon United, States South Vietnam United States Viet Cong Oy Este

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