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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
3
The list shows the 1972 draft lottery results with birth dates matched to call numbers. It ranks draftees by the lowest numbers first and notes dates across months and years for future military service. boards adjust calls to meet manpower needs.
Russ notes a faster pace in deploying new silos suggesting ongoing buildup rather than mere completion of existing work. Since July 8 when SALT talks resumed in Helsinki, some new silo construction appears detected though Pentagon sources cautioned certainty. No formal government statement on current Soviet missile progress is expected before the 1972 defense report to Congress.
Thirty five Alabama counties qualify for aid under new legislation extending the Economic Development Administration for two more years, with the Southern regional office slated to oversee programs.
Worden travels far from Earth as the crew reports rapid acceleration following the historic lunar expedition. The spacemen declare the mission a milestone in human spaceflight, marking the end of a landmark journey.
The Apollo 15 crew completes three days on the moon collecting 175 pounds of rocks and ejects a 78.5-pound satellite to study lunar shape and fields. Commander Scott notes a smooth burn as Endeavour sails home. Ground stations track the 74th orbit and forecast favorable weather for splashdown in the Pacific.
Eight individuals were granted probation in hearings before Circuit Court Judge Newton B. Powell. Several defendants were denied probation, including 18 year old Terry James Coker, who received 18 months in prison for indecent molestation. Additional defendants faced prison terms or probation, with transfers to Georgia jurisdiction noted for one case.
Cullman David Haggler of Huntsville was sentenced to eight years by Cullman County Circuit Judge Jack C. Riley after a Tuesday conviction for assault with intent to rob. Riley then began proceedings in the case of Roger Dale Starnes accused of carnal knowledge. a verdict was expected the next morning.
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