Indian Bombay Raid Amid West Pakistan Tensions Reported
The Associated Press says Pakistani jets attacked Bombay for under 30 minutes with coastal batteries engaging for 15 minutes. US suspends at least 87.6 million in general aid to India. India recognizes Bangla Desh rebels, while Pakistan breaks diplomatic ties.
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Raiders to Miami fund tops 1700 as donors rally
The Send the Raiders to Miami drive now totals 1741.73 dollars toward a 7500 goal with contributions from Donald I Williams, D J Williams Electric, John A Caddell, Aycock's Radio Shack, and C H O'Brien. The Red Raider Booster Club plans a meeting to discuss the fund as Decatur prepares for the Orange Bowl trip and the Alabama Nebraska clash.
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Funds Approved For Campgrounds At Point Mallard
A federal grant to cover half of a $260 000 campground complex at Point Mallard was approved by Department of Interior officials. The plan includes 100 campsites three picnic shelters three playgrounds and three rest stations at the end of Mallard Dr. (8th St SE).
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Rain and campground project loom for Point Mallard
Widespread rain and thundershowers are forecast with near 100 percent chances today through Tuesday. Strong winds caused power outages and broken glass as warm air moves in. Officials announce a $128 763 50 grant for a 25 acre campground between the golf course and recreation center with plans to complete by June 1 and fund half the costs through the Interior Department.
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House panel approves foreign aid bill cutting UN funds
Washington AP reports the House appropriations subcommittee advanced a $2.84 billion foreign aid measure that reduces the United Nations contribution by 100 million dollars. In other dispatches FT Meade MD reports the final witness concluded Col. Oran Henderson court martial with closing arguments slated for Dec 13. Seoul News notes a state of emergency due to North Korea war preparations. London notes the dollar at record lows in West Germany and Japan as major markets weaken worldwide.
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Decatur Alabama Friendliest Shopping Area Ad
In 1941 President Roosevelt appealed for peace to Emperor Hirohito a day before Pearl Harbor. Weather notes show highs around 62 today and 70 Tuesday with a chance of rain. The region highlights pride in the Tennessee Valley.
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Wallace Must Run As Demo In Maryland Primary
Maryland Attorney General Francis Burch ruled that any bid by Alabama Governor George C Wallace in the May 16 presidential primary must be listed as a Democrat and not as a member of the American Independent Party The American Party does not qualify for ballot position Wallace ran as the American Party candidate in 1969 but later became Alabama governor as a Democrat The ruling affects Wallace if he remains a Democrat and could unite conservative voters against busing in the state
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Rest Home Fall Fatal To Woman
An elderly woman died after apparently falling from a window at the Tennessee Valley Rest Home Saturday night. Lavonia West, 85, was found outside a basement window about 10 p.m. She died in the emergency room at 1:55 a.m. An autopsy was requested by the family and the incident is under investigation. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter from Mobile and four sons.
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Walker Eyed For Hospital Board Appointment
Decatur physician Dr. William A. Walker is expected to be named tonight to the Decatur Hospital Board by the city council. The board, expanded to four members to include physicians, already includes C. O D. Cottingham F. S. Hunt Jr. and Raymond Britain as chairman. Walker, a pediatrician from Old River Road, practized 15 years in Decatur and is a native of Winfield earned from the University of Alabama Medical School. He and his wife Nelda have four children. The council may also award bids for a pickup truck for the Fire Department and for 395 dams as Christmas presents for city workers. The council discussed a possible 1.9 million bond issue to retire 1.3 million in debt for two middle schools and fund a vocational wing at Austin High School and a central office building, with no new revenue required.
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