Gunmen Take Bank Hostages in Brooklyn Robbery
FBI agents killed one robber and captured his partner at Kennedy airport as the duo prepared to flee by private jet after looting the Chase Manhattan bank in Brooklyn. They held seven hostages for about 14 hours in a dramatic bank siege with bizarre twists and public spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
FBI
Kennedy
Brooklyn
Chase Manhattan Bank
Salvatore Naturelle
John Wojtowicz
Wojtowicz
John F. Malone
Richard Baker
Jamaica Bay
Malone
Calvin Jones
Complex financial dealings and loan arrangements reviewed
The document outlines multiple transactions involving Pyramid stock and related entities. It details a May 1972 merger, prepayment of a note by Carolina Securities, and retraction of prior concerns about a paper transaction. It also covers a proposed sale of Traders & General stock, a 260000 share transfer to American Benefit Life, a surplus certificate trade, and a Bank of New Orleans loan secured by Citrus Lands with Louisiana collateral mortgage procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Securities Corporation
Kohlmeyer & Company
Herman Kohlmeyer, Sr
Traders & General
Texas Insurance Department
Peat, Marwick & Mitchell
Kehlmeyer & Company
Securities Exchange Commission
American Benefit Life Insurance Company
American Benefit
National Producers Life Insurance Company
National Producers
United Security Holding Company
United Security
Bowles & Tillinghast
Bank of New Orleans
Louisiana
Citrus Lands
Alabama
Gulf Oil Corporation
Americas
Alabans
Acknowledgments From an Alabama Figure
The speaker credits Bookout Barrett Shelton and Mr. Maynard Layman for providing motivation with a punch. They thank Alabama Attorney General Baxley, Mr. Julian Butler, Mr. George Beck, the Decatur Daily, and Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co. for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Shelton
Maynard Layman
Alabama
Baxley
Julian Butler
George) Beck
Decatur Daily and Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
Commission Ordered To Redistrict Self
Federal judge orders Choctaw County Commission to redistrict to correct population inequities after a suit by Black residents. Also notes department communications issues, solvency findings, and terminates prior orders as of August 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Choctaw County Commission
U. S. District Court
Virgil Pittman
Decatur students named for campus programs
Penelope Anne Parker from Decatur will assist as hostess for new students in Bob Jones University's orientation program for the academic year starting Sept 6. Parker, a senior majoring in speech and daughter of Dr. and Monroe Parker, lives at 2318 Brookwood Dr. SE. Baton Rouge reports list two Decatur residents among 13 percent new LSU Marching Band members Catherine Appling of 1801 Murphree Rd. SE on flute and Randy Countryman of 1809 Crestview Dr. SE on clarinet.
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Greenville
S.C
Penelope Anne Parker
Decatur
Bob Jones University
and Monroe Parker
Brookwood Dr
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State Marching Band
Catherine Appling
Murphree Rd
Randy Countryman
Crestview Dr
Seven Overcome By Phosgene Gas In Mobile Plant
Seven people were admitted to a Mobile hospital for observation after phosgene gas escaped from a plant. Glenn Burke, the plant manager, said about 50 to 60 workers were inside at the time. Phosgene is a colorless gas with a sour odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Glenn Burke
Newark man held on federal charges in Alabama murder
A 21 year old Newark man was to be arraigned on federal unlawful flight to avoid prosecution for murder in the slaying of a Birmingham police official's son. FBI agents arrested him after he left the National Committee for the Defense of Political Prisoners in downtown Newark. SPEIGNER Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Benefit
National Producers Surplus Contributioe
United Security
Old National Insurance Company of Alabama
Newark
Birmingham
Ala
Charles W. Cannon
FBI
The
National Committee For the Defense of Political
Calendar of Events in Decatur and Nearby Areas
Stated convocation of Decatur chapter 38 of Royal Arch Masons at the Masonic temple 7:30 p.m. featuring conferring of Royal Arch. Decatur Christian Women's Club luncheon at Decatur Inn 11:45 a.m. with Becky Beacham as speaker and a back to school fashion show by Miss DeKalb. Gospel meetings planned at Mt Hope Church of Christ 7:30 p.m. revival in Lebanon area and at Waldens Chapel 7:30 p.m. Singing at Caddo Congregational Christian Church 7 p.m. Model Airplane Club hosts radio controlled contest at Courtland Base today and Sunday with trophies. Family picnic for Morgan Limestone Lawrence Association for Retarded Children at Funland Park 5 p.m. First Federal Pen-thouse hosts Cooper-Wells Hosiery Mill workers reunion noon to 5 p.m. with lunch served. Brotherhood breakfast at First Baptist Church Hartselle 7 a.m. with Frank Sadler speaking. Homecoming services at Austinville United Methodist Church with GS District Superintendent speaking. lunch follows. Health Planning mission meeting at K County Health Service Building 7:30 p.m. Decatur Junior Service League regular meeting moved to Thursday 9:30 a.m. at T C Almon Recreational. Huntsville Christian Women's Club address at Holiday Inn 1 p.m. features Grandpa’s Wooden Toys and music by Alvan Woolley. A BYOURNERY at First Baptist Governors Dr. Reservations Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie F
Becky) Beacham
Decatur Christian Women’s Club
Decatur Inn
Missay DeKalb
Hartselle
Roger Vieth
Chattanooga
Huntsville
Holida Inn
University Dr
J . Toys
Alvan Woowley
First Baptist Church
Governors Dr
Nixon Pursues Youth Vote After renomination in Miami
At the Miami Beach convention Nixon sped to rally young supporters days after his renomination. He said the youth vote is not in anyone's pocket and vowed to win it with their help. The scene shifted from the hall to an 8,000-strong youth rally at the Miami Marine Stadium headlined by Sammy Davis Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Biscayne
Fla
Nixon
Miami Beach
Sen
George McGovern
Miami Marine Stadium
White House
Sammy Davis Jr
Opinion Letter Critiques Sheriff on Blue Law Enforcement
Thomas P. O'Donnell criticizes Limestone County Sheriff M W Evans for not enforcing Alabama Blue Law without sworn warrants, arguing the department has deputies for traffic stops yet neglects Sunday store restrictions. He calls for resourceful use of staff to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morningside Court
Decatur
Alabama
Decatur Daily
Limestone County
M. W
Buddy) Evans
Evans
Tennessee
Huntsville
U. S
Right on language quirks and hippo wordplay from Bernstein
Theodore M. Bernstein examines slang origins and grammar quirks. He notes not only how not only and but also are misused in writing and explains parallel structure. He also explains how hippos gave the name hippopotamus from Greek roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore M. Bernstein
Ira Allen
United Press International
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the Decatur Daily
Gunman
Brooklyn, N. Y
Kennedy Airport
By Tom Diemer
Traders and General Insurance Company
Traders& General
New Orleans, Louisiana
Falcon
Circuit Court of County
John G
Laserance
New Jersey
Speigner
Draper
Robert Lee Gorman
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Mt. Hope Church of Christ
W. L. Totty
Indianapolis
Lebanon Church of God
Lebanon Methodist Church
Valley Grove Baptist Church
Tabernacle
Church of God
Waldens Chapel
Caddo Congregational Christian Church
Decatur Model Airplane Club
Courtland Air Base
Sains
Sontatore
Mtey Methodist Church
Lawrence County
Morgan Limestone-Lawrence Association
Funland Park
Piney Grove Christian Church
Falkville
Cooper-Wells
Brotherhood of First Baptist Church of
Frank Sadler
Austin
Austinville
Tri- Ony Aaptee Lawional Health Plann
K. County District Health Service
Decatur Junior Service League
T. C. Almon Recreational
Fredrick J. Bonfils
Thank You
Thomas P. O'Donnell
Bernstein
McGovern
Africa
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