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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1973

Page

5

U S Army rescinds counter-dissidence plan in Heidelberg

The United States Army Europe headquarters in Heidelberg said a counter-dissidence program by the 8th Infantry Division was rescinded as inappropriate and denied any intensified counter-intelligence efforts. The release stressed dissent under Army regulations is sufficient and current dissent is very low.

Bonn Nyt United States Army Command Heidelberg 8Th Infantry U. S. Army Europe 8Th Infantry Division New York Times

Falls Road riot blocks Belfast roads anniversary protest

Burned-out vehicles blocked Falls Road in a Roman Catholic area of Belfast as protesters marking the second anniversary of internment without trial rioted, stopping traffic. Riots also flared in Londonderry Armagh Strabane and Newry as troops of the 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets stood watch.

Main Falls Belfast Northern Ireland Londonderry Armagh Strabane Newry 1St Batallion Royal Greenjackets

Northern Ireland violence and bombing on internment anniversary

A Protestant construction worker was shot dead amid sectarian rioting marking internment’s anniversary in Belfast. A Provisional IRA bombing in Omagh injured 16, damaged 50 homes. The day included multiple attacks and security incidents across Northern Ireland.

Belfast Northern Ireland NYT Antrim Here Omagh Londonderry Irish Republican Army

Cyprus arrests second-rank Grivas faction leader Stavrou

In dawn raids in Limassol police arrested Stavros Stavrou, former Greek army captain and head of the Grivas group's military arm, along with several associates. The arrests come as Makarios security forces continue pursuit of Christos Vakes, the kidnapped minister of justice, held by Grivas gunmen for 13 days.

Limassol Stavros Stavrou Grivas Makarios Christos Vakes

Agriculture lowers grain output. food prices seen rising

Washington officials said the Agriculture Department cut its estimate of this year's grain production. Deputy assistant secretary Richard Bell acknowledged the revision would push food prices higher, first saying prices would be firm then clarifying they would be strong.

Washington Nyt Department of Agriculture Richard Bell

Indictments Stand In RNA Gunfight Case

Federal Judge Walter Nixon refused to dismiss conspiracy indictments against seven Republic of New Africa members linked to a 1971 shootout that left a Jackson policeman dead. RNA attorneys had pressed nearly three dozen motions seeking dismissal.

Biloxi Miss Republic of New Africa Walter Nixon RNA Jackson

Airmail program fails. GAO urges changes

A GAO report says the Postal Service airmail improvement program begun in 1971 failed to lift volume. Forecast for 1974 shows 58 million pieces fewer than at program start. Lack of market study cited. only four of 173 large mailers increased use due to the service.

Washington NYT General Accounting Office G.A.O Postal Service Congress

Lear Says Anti Abortion Pressure Cuts Maude Sponsorship

Norman Lear alleges pressure from anti abortion groups scared off most sponsors for Maude reruns featuring abortion themes. He notes all other Maude reruns have sold out this summer, with two abortion episodes scheduled for August 14 and 21 remaining unsold.

New York Nyt Norman Lear

Tax Probes Disband

The IRS is dismantling its special services staff once known as activist organizations group after four years of probing liberal and radical groups for possible tax violations. The unit will be reduced to focus only on tax resistance groups and individuals publicly advocating noncompliance, with duties reassigned to other agency units.

Washington Nyt Internal Revenue Service Donald C. Alexander Special Services Alexander

Nixon.expected to sign 1973 Farm Bill today

Washington AP reports President Nixon was set to sign the four year Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act amid inflation criticism. The measure tightens price controls, raises farm price supports, lowers the per farmer payment cap, boosts milk supports, revamps food stamps, allows biannual COLA adjustments, and expands eligibility for treatment program participants and some elderly or disabled individuals.

Washington Nixon Congress Agriculture Secretary

Pointe Mallard Estates planned for Decatur housing expansion

UOP announced Pointe Mallard Estates a 200 acre mixed development in Decatur featuring 265 houses 312 townhouses 67 patio houses and 216 garden apartments. Groundwork planned for 1974 with initial construction in 1975 cost pegged at 25 to 30 million, possibly rising. completion targeted as early as 1978.

Mirza UOP Calumet & Hecla Wolverine Tube Division Wolverine Tube Point Mallard Park Bob Johnson UOP Realty Regency Park Commodore Village Point Decatur Country Club Russell Bolding Decatur Gary Voketz Rutledge Thomas Pointe Mallard Estates Voketz North Central Alabama Logan Chicago New Orleans Kansas City North Alabama Enginring Co 8Th St. SE Mallard Dr Point Mallard Golf Course

President Nixon Tapes Subpoena Fight Reaches Court

The Senate Watergate committee and Judge John Sirica move to compel Nixon to surrender tapes of nine conversations. White House lawyers argue courts and presidency are co equal branches and cannot force Nixon to disclose materials. The committee seeks five tape conversations and documents from 25 aides relating to the 1972 campaign. The suit accuses the President of unlawful defiance of subpoenas and asserts executive privilege was waived by former aides testimony.

Sirica Archibald Cox Nixon Cox Senate White House Committee

Joyman Quartet to sing at Cotaco and other church events

Calendar lists Joyman Quartet in Huntsville at Cotaco United Methodist Church 7:30 p.m. and Walden's Chapel Lonete Church singing at 7:30 p.m. Rev James Vanderford to conduct Bellview Baptist revival through Sunday with services 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Also notices Marvin Bryant leads evangelistic services in Flint Church of Christ and multiple gospel sings across Morgan and nearby counties. Evening performances, free admissions noted for several events.

Joyman Huntsville Cotaco United Methodist Church James Vanderford Lebanon Baptist Church Falkville Bellview Baptist Church Marvin F. Bryant Mobile Flint Church of Christ Walden’s Chapel Baptist Church West Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Moulton John Hogan Hillwood Baptist Church Steve Hall Moulton Baptist Church Pine Grove Holy Church of Christ Wayman Ashley Bell Springs Baptist Church Lacon Mountain Roger Tankersley Oneonta Basham Methodist Church Decatur Danville Rd Enron Baptist Church McKendree United Methodist Church Massey Mitchell Owen Old Town Creek Baptist Church Billy Caine Forest Chapel United Methodist Church Hartselie Denny Johnston Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church Sylacauga Ustinville United Methodist Church Ellis Coats Florence Austinville Church of Christ Chapel Baptist Church James L. Long Calvary Baptist Church Hamby’s Chapel Unitedethodist Church Jack Grissom Elkmont United Methodist Church James R. Aycock Gandy’s Cove Bethel United Methodist Church

Firemen Called To Residence Twice In Decatur

Decatur firemen answered two alarms early at the 703 Vine Street NW home of Berry Freeman. They reported a blaze in an outside wall caused minor damage. first call at 3:38 a.m. and second at 4:46 a.m. Firemen said the damage was slight.

Decatur Vine. St. NW Berry Freeman Freeman

Warrant details not released in Colbert Heights case

Warrants refused to reveal the suspects names saying they are not from the area. Investigators from Florence with state help cite robbery as motive. Lansdell, missing since last Saturday after leaving Colbert Heights for work, was found dead in a honeysuckle patch behind King Cemetery. His green 1971 Ford Torino with vinyl top is still missing.

Tokyo Nyt Kim Dae Jung Park Chung Hee Kim Park South Korea Japan Othe Ayres Florence Lawrence County Dan Ligon Lansdell King Cemetery Cotton Town Rd Alabama Colbert Heights Sheffield

Love warns against mandatory fuel program risks

Former Colorado Governor John A. Love, now Nixon oil policy assistant, told a White House briefing that a mandatory fuel program could reduce fuels supply and should be avoided. He said the voluntary plan, begun May 10 amid gasoline shortage fears, is not in as good shape as it should be, with independents complaining of squeeze by large producers and consumers facing price gouging in parts of the nation.

John A. Love Colorado Nixon White House Love

Ralph Martowe to Speak at Larkwood Church Service

Ralph Martowe of Albertville will speak at the 7:30 p.m. services at Larkwood Church of the Nazarene. The notice invites attendees to join the evening program at the church.

Larkwood

Thursday Bible study class led by Rev. George Creel

Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev. George Creel of Sheffield will teach a Bible study at Christ's Mission. The message will cover key passages and offer guidance for personal faith. Members and newcomers are invited to attend.

George Creel Sheffield Christ’s Mission

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