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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

5

White in fair condition after minor stroke at hospital

AP reports heart specialist Paul Dudley White, 87, is in fair condition at Massachusetts General Hospital recovering from a minor stroke. He is alert and talking, having previously suffered a similar stroke in June and a heart attack two years earlier. In June he left bed to treat a patient, illustrating his dedication.

Boston Paul Dudley White Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts General White

Counted calls for Israeli government to heed condemnation

Counted said he hoped the Israeli government would recognize why he joined the unanimous condemnation. An AP Wire photo accompanies the report.

United Nations condemns Israel over Lebanon airliner incident

The Security Council voted unanimously to condemn Israel for intercepting a Lebanese commercial airliner and forcing it to land in Israel. The United States joined in calling the act a serious interference with international civil aviation and a violation of the UN charter. The council warned that if repeated it may take adequate steps to enforce its resolutions.

United Nations N. Y NUT Security Council Israel United States Council

Informer Testimony at Gainesville Eight Trial

Charles Becker of New Orleans testified he infiltrated Vietnam Veterans Against the War and was paid by the FBI from January 1971 to July 1972. He said agents instructed him not to cause trouble or advocate violence as the Tallahassee indictments were issued for eight VVAW members accused of planning violence at the Miami Beach Republican National Convention.

Gainesville Fla FBI Charles Becker New Orleans Tallahassee VVAW Miami Beach

Bradley Five Star General Undergoes Emergency Lung Surgery

Omar N. Bradley the nation's five star general aged 80 was admitted to UCLA Medical Center for blood clots in the lungs. Surgeons inserted a sieve like device to stop clots from reaching the lungs as his wife Kitty said the operation was successful but the condition remains serious.

Los Angeles Omar N. Bradley Kitty Bradley University of California At Los Angeles Medical Center

Federal move tightens control on Valium and Librium

Washington reports the Drug Enforcement Administration seeks to place Valium and Librium under the controlled substances act. The action would limit refills to five and make prescriptions valid for six months. about 80 million annual prescriptions exist and over 20 million Americans use these tranquilizers.

Washington Nyt Drug Enforcement Administration Justice Department Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Pope Paul VI Mass at Castel Gandolfo Feast of the Assumption

Pope Paul VI walked from his residence to a nearby church to celebrate Mass for thousands of Italians gathered for the Feast of the Assumption. He said that struggles and conquests will pass, but souls and charity works will endure, stressing the immortality of the soul.

Castel Gandolfo Italy Paul VI

Balance Improves with Floating Rates and Real Gains

Washington dispatch notes that the balance of international payments improved notably in the second period due to the new floating currency exchange regime and some genuine improvements. Analysts highlight the dual factors driving the positive shift and suggest sustained momentum may follow as the system stabilizes.

Washington Nyt United States

Engineers Probe Kickback Allegations In Maryland

Maryland Society of Professional Engineers named a committee to investigate reports of engineers bribing Maryland politicians. The chairman said a preliminary check found possible evidence. James F. Lawrence, a former U S government civil engineer, has interviewed witnesses but will not say how extensive the conduct is. A special federal grand jury has probed under the table payments by engineers to officials including Vice President Spiro Agnew.

Baltimore, Md. MD Nyt Maryland Society of Professional Engineers Maryland James F. Lawrence Belair, Md United States Spiro T. Agnew

Commerce Dept reports mixed balance of payments data

The Commerce Department on Wednesday released two balance of payments figures for the current year quarter. The official reserve transactions balance showed a small surplus in the second quarter after a $10.5 billion deficit in the first quarter. The broader basic balance, seen as the most important measure, will be clearer in about a month. Both measures rely on volatile short term capital flows and central bank dollar activity, while the basic balance excludes these items.

Commerce Department United States

Michigan State Rep Dale Warner Arrested in Lansing

Michigan State Rep Dale Warner a four term Republican from Eaton Rapids was arrested in a Lansing motel room on Wednesday and charged with possession and use of heroin. The 32 year old bachelor lawyer was elected last November to his fourth two year term.

Michigan Dale Warner Eaton Rapids Lansing Mich

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