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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

Page

3

Burglary for Bugging Tactics Tied to FBI History

Sources describe a covert pattern of forced entries used to plant listening devices in crime figures homes and offices from the early 1960s, with Nixon asserting such acts halted in 1966. Officials discuss select agents, legal hurdles, and potential approvals involving Kennedy and Hoover era actions, amid broader debates on national security surveillance.

F.B.L Nixon Justice Department F.B.I Nicholas Deb. Katzenbach Kennedy Ramsey Clark Katzenbach Hoover New York City Clark Washington

High heels spark medical and safety concerns in fashion trend

The article reports experts warning high heel fashion causes arthritic pains in men and increased risk during sudden braking. It cites Marsha Newman’s painful six week recovery after a 6-inch heel incident, plus other footwear dangers and a drive-in drink incident. It also notes Nixon era wiretap statistics showing most taps occurred 1945 to 1954.

Jacobs Marsha Newman Mount Sinai Hospital Justice Department Hoover Sullivan Senate Watergate Investigating Committee F.B.I Nixon Robert Kennedy Eisenhower Hugh Scott Pennsylvania

Free tow service offered in Priceville and Falkville districts

Morgan County Commission chairman Dick Fleming announced a Tennessee Valley Authority pilot project allows junk cars to be towed away at no charge. Priceville residents should call 353-7021 and request the environmental health department. Falkville residents call 784-5922. A wrecker will visit homes with a release form. owner consent is required. The eight week program runs through the period.

Priceville Falkville Morgan County Commission Dick Fleming Tennessee Valley Authority Fleming Environmental Health Department

Hog price negotiations stretch as buyer resistance grows

Negotiations over hog prices, typically brief, now extend up to an hour and a half as buyer resistance remains strong. The resulting price drop points to continued lower costs for pork cuts at supermarkets.

Alabama Senate OKs bills shielding medical trainees and bail changes

The Alabama Senate passed three measures exempting medical students interns residents and fellows under doctor supervision from criminal liability in state schools while supporters urge training gains. The chamber also scrapped a visitor ban near the Senate to ease constituent access and passed a bail bond reform allowing release without bond in most criminal cases.

House Senate Joe Fine Franklin County Fine

Decatur Students Return To Ine Class Today

Decatur public and private school students resume classes today after registration days. Public schools Grace Baptist and St. Ann's schedule different start days. County students get an extra week off before Aug. 31 registration. Meat prices shift with pork loin down to 80 cents, hams at 84 cents, lamb wholesale at 82 cents, and chicken at 53 cents per pound with further dips expected next week.

Decatur City All Decatur Public Grace Baptist Schools St. Ann's School Morgan County

Freedom Valley site for Tennessee festival announced

Garland disclosed a free music festival will be held in Southeast Tennessee at a new site named Freedom Valley. He did not name entertainers, but said audience donations would benefit a crippled children's hospital.

Garland Tennessee Freedom Valley America Crippled Children’s Hospital

Registration To Begin Monday At Calhoun College

Calhoun Junior College announces extended day and night class registrations starting Monday. Athens students register 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the old Trinity High School, then Cullman City Hall 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday sessions are 7 to 9 p.m. at Hartselle Hospital and Albert P. Brewer Vocational and High School in Florette.

Calhoun Junior College Jim Burr Athens Old Trinity High School Cullman City Hall Hartselle Hospital Albert P. Brewer Vocational and High School Florette Burr

Power lines ripped down by truck at Mutual Savings site

A truck struck a utility pole at the Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co. home office construction site on U. S. 31 South, tearing telephone and electricity lines and disrupting service for nearby residents. The crash occurred about 3 p.m. Thursday, according to city officials.

U. S. 31 South Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co

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