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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1973
Page
1
James Durr and Ollie Smith co chair the Community Carrier Co op aiming to shuttle Northwest students. Seven dilapidated buses at 13th Ave and 6th St NW symbolize a near empty treasury the CCC must rely on ad hoc buys from neighbors and a used car lot to keep service rolling this fall.
A severe quake struck south-central Mexico before dawn causing heavy damage and likely many deaths. Reports from Puebla to Veracruz describe disrupted communications and widespread destruction in small towns and villages as investigators assess the impact.
In Birmingham the Jefferson County Health Department issued an air pollution alert after particle levels rose. In London police sealed the House of Commons over a suspected bomb as the city faced multiple explosive incidents. Ford said price hikes may follow regardless of an approval. In Puebla Mexico deaths were reported from an earthquake affecting several towns with buildings collapsed and churches damaged. The quake registered 5.5 near Puebla Oaxaca, waking residents at 4 a.m. local time. See MEXICO on Page A-5.
In Minneapolis a controversial incident tied to a feminist group sparked discussion over advertising norms. Observers note a tall dark stranger in local TV spots drew particular attention, fueling debates about representation and gender messaging.
Tokyo allied forces note the end of Japanese resistance on New Georgia in the Solomons in 1943 during World War II. The brief mentions wartime events with local newspaper context and weather outlook for Alabama.
Lawrence native William B. Alexander Jr., 32, of Moulton, was killed Saturday afternoon in a car crash while returning from work at Utappa Air Force Base. He was employed as an electrical engineer by Trans Asia Construction. Survived by his parents, two sisters, and five brothers. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Also noted: Arthur Fenton, 19, English, died from injuries from a collision on Trinity Mountain. two others killed in a road striping mishap August 13-21.
The Morgan County Commission approved new voter precinct lines aligned with a federal reapportionment plan. Chairman Fleming and county attorney Harris defended the panel against accusations of delaying a voter address update project, arguing information was available and delays were unfounded. The plan sets effective date Jan 1, 1974, with some residents voting in Cullman County under the reapportionment.
Stockholm police intensified the six day hostage standoff by drilling more holes in the downtown bank vault ceiling. The operation Swiss Cheese aimed to trap gunmen Jan-Erik Olsson and Clark Olofsson by exposing them to sharpshooters, but a shot from inside the vault wounded a policeman lightly.
President Nixon revealed that his two close friends C. G. Bebe Rebozo and Robert H. Abplanalo were secret partners in an investment firm that bought most of his San Clemente property in December 1970. The White House said an independent audit was released to counter alleged use of campaign funds, noting the Nixons bought the $1.5 million estate in 1969 with personal funds and bank loans at eight percent.
Nixon and wife sold 28.9 acres at San Clemente to B C Investment Co. for 1.249 million. Abplanalp and Rebozo, longtime allies, controlled the buying firm with Abplanalp later acquiring Rebozo’s stake. White House notes loans and current interest, while accounting confirms prior May figures on the property and other Nixon holdings.
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