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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1973

Page

5

Ten U S universities to share $10 million for Japanese studies

Tokyo selects Harvard Yale Princeton Columbia Berkeley Chicago Hawaii Michigan Stanford and Washington to receive $1 million each for new professorships in Japanese studies and related scholarships, part of a Tanaka Nixon plan announced after their Washington meeting.

Tokyo Nyt Kakuei Tanaka Nixon Washington Harvard Yale Princeton Columbia California Berkeley Chicago Hawaii Michigan Stanford Seattle Shinsuke Hori Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Arabs Charged In Athens Airport Grenade Attack

Two Arab terrorists who attacked Athens Airport with grenades were charged with premeditated homicide of a particularly odious nature. A heavy police escort moved them to court as crowds shouted Death to the Killers. The attackers killed two Americans and an Austrian and wounded 55, including many Americans, after seizing 35 hostages.

Athens NYT Greece New York

Gas Price Hike Approved by Federal Power Commission

The Federal Power Commission approved a gas price increase hitting the largest producing area. Newer wells will see prices more than double, older wells over 50 percent. Officials could not estimate typical household bill impact. Much gas used in the northeast comes from Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico.

Washington Nyt Federal Power Commission Commission United States Permian Basin Texas New Mexico

Invasion Not End: Former Captain Testifies on Cambodia Raids

George R. Moses, a former Air Force captain, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he participated in falsifying reports of tactical bombing raids inside Cambodia for 11 months after the May 1970 invasion. The testimony suggests the secret bombing, begun with 1969 B-52 strikes authorized by President Nixon, continued beyond the official invasion. Moses described daily raids by F-100 and F-4 fighters against targets identified by the Cambodian army well inside Cambodia.

Washington Nyt Air Force Senate Armed Services Committee Cambodia United States Nixon George R. Moses

Allende Eyes Forces In Cabinet Shakeup Talk

In Santiago tensions rose as Allende and the armed forces discussed the national crisis. He met with the three military chiefs and considered a cabinet reshuffle within 48 hours that could reintroduce military participation amid clashes with the socialist blocs over factory raids in Punta Arenas.

Santiago Chile NYT Salvador Allende Gossens Allende Punta Arenas Popular Unity Coalition

ABA urges new system to discipline federal judges

The American Bar Association urged Congress to create a tough mechanism to remove misbehaving or “disabled” judges. The plan envisions a permanent commission to probe judges, with power to suspend them until the judiciary’s own body, the United States Judicial Conference, acts on possible removal, supplementing impeachment.

Washington Nyt The American Bar Association Congress Federal Judiciary Judiciary United States Judicial Conference

Grain flows from Port of New Orleans rise on Russia deal

Grain shipments through New Orleans surged about 35 percent over the past year amid a landmark grain deal with the Russians. Port officials led by associate director Henry G. Joffray hailed the increased exports as signaling a bright future for the port and U S livestock needs.

New Orleans America Henry G. Joffray Rotterdam New York

Pelham Named Harvard Fellow In Politics Institute

State Sen. Pierre Pelham of Mobile has been named a fellow of Harvard University's Institute of Politics for the fall term. The announcement says Pelham, president pro tem of the Alabama Senate and Wallace administration leader, will lead seminars on recent Southern political campaigns from Sept. 1 to Jan. 31.

Mobile Ala Pierre Pelham Harvard University Institute of Politics Pelham Alabama Senate George C. Wallace South

Actor Broderick Crawford to wed Mary Alice Michel

Broderick Crawford, 61, plans marriage in St Louis County to Mary Alice Michel, 49, widow. The couple, who met in Hollywood, apply for a marriage license as the wedding set for today in Missouri. Mrs Michel has previously been married twice, Crawford twice married.

Broderick Crawford Mary Alice Michel Los Angeles St. Louis County Crawford

Rhodesia raid arrests at University protest

In Salisbury Rhodesia 155 African students at the University of Rhodesia were arrested after a violent demonstration sparked by a three member disciplinary committee's ruling on a disturbance. Two hundred students marched with iron bars and placards, breaking windows and burning grass. firemen extinguished the blaze.

Salisbury Rhodesia NYT University of Rhodesia Students Representative Council

Export Plan Hit as Subsidy Program Targeted

Washington based Public Citizen Inc led a petition urging the Agriculture Department to overhaul the export subsidy program after grain trading firms collected over 300 million dollars in subsidies tied to the 1 billion dollar 1972 Russian wheat deal. The group argues the subsidies invite speculation and should be tightened or reinstatement powers examined.

Washington WSN Agriculture Department Public Citizen Inc Ralph Nader Department U. S Secretary of Agriculture

Energy balance at risk says Nassikas in EPA critique

Washington report quotes Federal Power Commission chairman John N Nassikas arguing environmental laws largely the National Environmental Policy Act hinder energy development. He notes the act achieved environmental goals but disrupted the energy balance with costly delays, calling for changes to prevent paralysis of projects.

Washington WSN Federal Power Commission National Environmental Policy Act John N. Nassikas American Bar Association

Gainesville trial reveals plot to obtain heavy weapons

Government star witness Lemmer testified that after being exposed as an FBI informer he met with alleged ringleader Scott Camil to discuss acquiring military weapons from Cuban contacts and to "fill a contract" for a gangland slaying. Judge Arnow paused the trial to review new statements and hours of rape recordings handed to the defense.

Gainesville Fla NYT Federal Bureau of Investigation William W. Lemmer

New York Contract Probed Over $125000 EDS Award

Rep. Benjamin S. Rosenthal charges the federal government investigates New York State for awarding a $125,000 consulting contract to Electronic Data Systems led by H. Ross Perot. He calls for a thorough review and holds up payments until hearings by the House Government Operations subcommittee. The hearings are expected next month in New York.

New York NYT New York State Electronic Data Systems Corporations Benjamin S. Rosenthal Nelson A. Rockefeller Rosenthal H. Ross Perot Queens Democrat Intergovernmental Relations House Committee On Government Operations

Senate probes if enemy hospitals were hit by air strikes

Senate Armed Services Committee plans testimony from Gerald Greven of Miami who says a Viet Cong hospital was struck by American planes. He alleges he was warned by superiors not to report the incident. Gen. Creighton Abrams and others are slated to testify.

Washington Senate Armed Services Committee Gerald Greven Miami Senate Army Creighton Abrams U.S Vietnam Cambodia Laos

McGovern Campaign Under Federal Preliminary Review

The FBI said it is conducting a preliminary financial review of Senator George S. McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign in New Haven at the request of Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox.

New Haven, Conn Nyt Federal Bureau of Investigation George S. McGovern Archibald Cox

F-111 Malfunctioned in Cambodian Airstrike

Washington said the United States Air Force suspects equipment malfunction as the cause of an accidental bombing near Phnom Penh. Four people were killed and eight wounded when a F-111 fighter bomber targeted a Mekong River island but bombs struck the island instead.

Washington Nyt Jerry Friedheim Defense Department United States Air Force Cambodia Friedheim Mekong River Phnom Penh Air Force Mekong

Bingo Bucks Jackpot Draws 13 Winners Across 100 Merchants

The Daily reports 13 winners sharing a $100 Bingo Bucks jackpot with $500 left for five more weeks. Winners include Mrs. Tom Munhollen of Decatur and Tommy Putman of Hartselle, each finding cards at local retailers. Players may visit multiple merchants for free cards. drawings occur weekly with Wednesdays as winner days.

Diamond Jewelry Tom Munhollen Decatur Culver Cleaners William Nash Hillsboro Gibson's Discount Center Tommy Putman Hartselle Eckerd F. M. Sittason 7Th Ave. NW Aycock Radio Shack Loyd V Spain 8Th St W. T. Grant Company Clarence Terry 8Th Ave. NW Humphrey’s Oscar Tudor Wilson St

Alabama Tourism Bill Sparks Power Struggle Across Agencies

The measure, backed by business leaders and opposed by state tourism officials, aims to repeal laws authorizing state agencies to run tourism advertising. It could affect Alabama Space and Rocket Center and USS Alabama Battleship Commission while preserving regional tourism funding.

Agriculture Department R.C Red Bamberg ADO Doug Benton Birmingham Harry Brock Jr Benton Alabama Space and Rocket Center Huntsville USS Alabama Battleship Commission Alabama Mountain Lakes Association Tallacoosa Highlands Association Alabama

Agnew to Make Public Statement Amid Investigation

Agnew moves beyond a no comment stance as staff reacts to a planned public statement later in the day. Warren says White House informed of plans while Agnew confirms a criminal investigation but denies wrongdoing and vows no further comment until the probe ends. Networks plan live coverage as DOJ would not comment on a report of a $50,000 payment from private contractors.

Agnew Warren White House Justice Department

Petersen Leads Watergate Probe Through Turbulent Year

Petersen apologized to the committee and recalled managing the investigation after five men were arrested at Democratic national headquarters in the Watergate complex on June 17, 1972. As head of the criminal division he oversaw prosecutors who convicted the burglars and aides Liddy and Hunt, before higher-ups and the attorney general were pulled into the crisis and Cox was named independent special prosecutor.

Petersen Democratic National Watergate Complex White House G. Gordon Liddy E. Howard Hunt Jr Richard G. Kleindienst Elliot L. Richardson Senate Cox

Dying journalist Kisonak records final Christmas memories

The Lewiston Daily Sun reporter Kisonak wrote a journal during his terminal illness in 1972. He chronicled planned Christmas joys, fear, prayers, and defiance as he battled dying and sought to outlive a November deadline. He died one month after. He is survived by his widow, two sons Rick and Wayne, and daughter Jan. Funeral set for Trinity Episcopal Church Lewiston.

Kisonak Lewiston Daily Sun Rick Wayne Jan Trinity Episcopal Church Lewiston

Unknown Child Pleas For Help

An unidentified child’s distress calls heard on ham radio across several states led to a wide search in New Mexico. Officers described the boy as possibly five to ten years old, with no name or exact location, and unsure how to use the equipment he found.

Albuquerque N.M Darlene Ross Fontana Calif Citizens Band New Mexico Florida Mississippi Ross

Bingo winners named in two week contest photos

The contest sponsored by Bingo Merchants had winners including Janet Bentley and Mrs. I B Adams from Universal Slim and Trim Health Spa. Irby Johnson Ford and Hunter Furniture also had winners Maclean Morgan and others in the DAILY Photo feature.

Irby Johnson Ford Janet Bentley Mel Reath Universal Slim Trim Health

Infinite series in typography and phrases explained

Theodore M Bernstein explores terms for a never-ending sequence like a cat food ad chain and discusses usage quirks in common speech. He notes that mathematics offers infinite series and adds observations on words engrossing flourishing and illuminating, illustrating how word meanings shift with specialized craft usage.

Maurice Friedman Roslyn

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