This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1973
Page
3
About 64 000 gallons of chloroform spilled into the Mississippi River when a barge split and sank south of Baton Rouge Louisiana. Cities relying on river water for drinking were warned to monitor supplies for possible contamination as authorities assessed the shallow-water accident and the immediate environmental impact.
Vice President Agnew has asked for a list of 3,000 contracts awarded by Maryland's Board of Public Works since 1962. He offered no reasons. Maryland Governor Mandel's aide said Mandel would help obtain records and documents. Also, Secretary Rogers called MIRV flight tests urgent for 1974 treaty aims.
A reader asks why we only see one moon side from Earth. The article explains the moon’s orbit about 225000 miles from Earth, its 27 day 7 hour 43 minute rotation, and how near equality of these periods keeps the same face toward Earth. It notes librations allow small glimpses of the far side and that the moon shines by sunlight reflected from the Sun.
New York government officials announced public hearings to be held later this month on price increases in steel and automobiles after the Nixon Administration ended a 60 day price freeze. The hearings, first ordered since Phase 4 began, signal close scrutiny of basic industries and consumer product price changes while offering little assurance of rollbacks.
Exiled Lao air force Brig. Gen. Thao Ma died when his small plane was shot down near the airport runway after leading a rightist uprising against the peace talks with the communists. Premier Souvanna Phouma remained firmly in control as calm returned to Vientiane.
Prime rate increased in New York by market factors, signaling tighter lending conditions. Banks adjusted loan pricing amid shifting monetary policy expectations, affecting consumer credit and business financing availability.
Dozens of largest banks lifted the prime rate to a record 9.2 percent, led by the First National Bank of Chicago with others like Franklin National Bank and Chemical Bank following. The move, effective today, raises rates for corporate loans and follows four consecutive hikes amid a Treasury push toward higher lending charges.
SANTIAGO Chilean officials and transport leaders held last-ditch talks to avert a national crisis as sympathy strikes spread. Truckers leader Juan Jara Cruz said progress toward a settlement after meeting Gen. Herman Brady. About 3500 doctors at Santiago Medical College began a strike at midnight, signaling broad disruption as shopkeepers in southern provinces joined in.
White House aide Melvin R. Laird moved swiftly earlier this month to curb political embarrassment for Republicans amid federal investigations. The action aimed to shield party prospects as inquiries broadening scrutiny into multiple aides unfolded.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew faced an inquiry into possible bribery extortion and tax evasion. In a call with a key Republican figure Laird advised Republicans to stay loose and use restraints in reacting to the news. The White House warning aimed to curb early criticism and defense, potentially worsening GOP tensions amid Watergate fallout.
The Vatican said Pope Paul VI accepted the resignation of Benedictine Abbot Giovanni Franzoni, a 44 year old leader of left wing Roman Catholics in Rome. Franzoni plans to live as a simple priest in a poor Rome neighborhood under the direction of Cardinal Ugo Poletti, the conservative vicar general for the city.
Secretary William P. Rogers said the United States must avoid letting security concerns drive laws to be violated. He spoke at the State Department news conference highlighting protection for all individuals and preservation of individual rights.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.