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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1972

Page

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Nixon Sends Kissinger to Saigon for General Review

President Nixon dispatches Henry Kissinger to Saigon for a general review of the Vietnam issue including Paris negotiations. Kissinger will meet with Thieu, Ambassador Bunker, and Gen Weyand, returning before next week’s Republican Convention. No breakthrough is promised as schedule details remain uncertain.

Nixon Kissinger Saigon Washington Henry A. Kissinger South Vietnam Vietnam Paris White House U.S Nguyen van Thieu Ellsworth Bunker Frederick C. Weyland Ronald L. Ziegler Ziegler Hanoi North

Autopsy Set For Levant in Beverly Hills

Oscar Levant famed pianist, wit, and television host dies at 65 in Beverly Hills after years of injury illness and inactivity. Authorities ordered an autopsy citing natural causes. Levant known for Rhapsody in Blue and sharp humor.

Beverly Hills Calif Oscar Levant George Gershwin Levant Pittsburgh Arnold Schoenberg

Food price debate heats as farmers pay and processors profit

The AP report outlines how a rising grocery bill splits among farmers, middlemen, and retailers in the election year. It notes beef at 1.14 a pound with ranchers earning 78 cents and processors 36 cents, lettuce 22 cents to retailers and 10 cents to farmers, and bread 4 of 25 cents to farmers, urging study of the processing and distribution system.

Washington Earl L. Butz

Retailers blame rising food costs for slim profits

Economists say retailer margins have shrunk to seven tenths of 1 percent as Agriculture Department data show a drop from 1.3 percent in 1964. Safeway reports record profits while four regional chains face price reductions ordered by the Price Commission amid fierce supermarket competition. Food price struggle intensifies nationwide.

Christensen Agriculture Department Safeway Stores The Price Commission

Clark reports well treated POWs in North Vietnam camp

Ramsey Clark says a prison near Hanoi had windows in every bedroom a theater a basketball court and books. He met ten pilots under guard and they described humane treatment and good health while acknowledging being cautious about their remarks.

San Francisco U.S Clark

Ex-Teacher Testifies in Buzbee Bribery Case In Alabama

Kenneth Mobley a 30 year old ex teacher from Vinemont testified he transported over 7 000 cases of beer and 200 cases of whisky into Cullman County as part of an illegal operation tied to Sheriff Orrin Buzbee. He said he paid 500 in cash to a bondsman to pass to Buzbee for protection. Mobley previously faced grand larceny charges and said his attorney then was Julian Bland now district attorney.

Bill Cornwell Russellville Cullman Buzbee Sheriff's Department Mobley Cullman County Pete Chambers West Point High School Julian Bland Tipe F Radia Ac Owser Triple Bate

Nixon Assessing Economy at Camp David Retreat

President Nixon returns to Camp David to review his economic policy launched August 15 last year. Advisers voice optimism about the policy’s early effects as the president assesses the program in seclusion near Th urnton Maryland.

Thurmont Nixon Camp David

Wallace to undergo abdominal cavity drainage surgery

Alabama Governor George C. Wallace will have surgery Wednesday to drain a cavity on the right abdomen after a cavity was detected by X ray last week at University Hospital. Commerce data shows a sharp improvement in the balance of payments deficit for the April-June quarter. Opponents petition a federal judge to halt the Trans-Alaska pipeline, arguing the Interior Secretary exceeded land allotment limits.

Birmingham Alabama George C. Wallace University Hospital Washington Commerce Department U.S. District Court George L. Hart Jr Secretary of the Interior

Will Rogers and Wiley Post Die in 1936 Plane Crash

Historical note recalls the 1936 air crash near Point Barrow that killed humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post. The item appears in a dated newspaper page segment with brief weather and notices.

Will Rogers Wiley Post Point Barrow Alaa

Protesters Get Miami Okay

The article notes that the Miami Beach protest camp approval was granted as the Republican National Convention neared. It mentions Nixon cabinet members and the Council of Economic Advisers addressing the Platform Committee while dissenters are seen before subcommittees. McCloskey critiques the Vietnam War as Shriver targets California and Ohio while McGovern campaigns.

Miami Beach Fila Nixon Council of Economic Advisers Paul N Pete” McCloskey Council Spiro T. Agnew George McGovern Sargent Shriver McGovern Ohio Illinois Shriver West Virginia California Richard Nixon GOP

Best People Sought for Orai 4612

Job listing seeks top candidates for project Orai 4612. Respondents should have relevant experience and a results oriented track record, with applications due by the stated deadline.

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