Two Indian Students Favor Bangla Desh Support
Two Calhoun Junior College students Bachu Patel and Ramesh Sanghvi advocate Bangla Desh independence as India recognizes the movement. They cite border security, refugee influx, and arms access while praising Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and urging continued support until settlement.
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Ramesh Sanghvi
Babu Patel
Calhoun Junior College
Pakistan
Bachu Patel
Bombay
Poona
India
East Pakistan
China
Sanghvi
Patel
Soviet Union
America
Russia
Bangla Desh
Indira Ghandi
Gemhe
U.S
1.3 Million Low-Rent Complex Planned for Decatur
17 building 136 unit low rent apartment project announced at Old Moulton Rd and 2nd St SW. Dallas Construction Co. to build for A M E Homes of Decatur using HUD 221 D-3 funds. Construction to start next week. completion in 15 months.
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Old Moulton Rd
2Nd St
Charles Yancey
Decatur Building Department
Yancey
Dallas Construction Co
Selma
A.M.E. Homes
Decatur
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pete Sisson
Memphis
A.M.E. Church
Sisson
HUD
A.M.E
U.S
Alabama
Charlie Parker
Decatur Housing Authority
Old Moulton
African Methodist Episcopal Photo
Indians Claim Victory In East Pakistan War Push
The Associated Press reports India claiming sweeping East Pakistan victories with the Pakistani army retreating and orders to surrender. In Kashmir India admits setbacks near Chamb and Jammu as forces reorganize and heavy fighting continues. Radio Pakistan notes ongoing coverage.
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India
East Pakistan
Kashmir
Chamb
Jammu
Sam Maneckshaw
Radio Pakistan
Decatur Red Raiders Boost Drive to Miami Bowl
Decatur High School's 4A state champion Red Raiders sit over one third of the $7,500 fund to reach Miami for the Orange Bowl. The team, after an 8-0 playoff title over Butler of Huntsville, earned one touchdown in three playoff games. Booster Club plans city industry contributions via mail to Send the Raiders to Miami with tax deductible gifts.
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Decatur
Red Raiders
Miami
Raiders
Butler
Huntsville
Decatur High
Red Raider
Earl Webb
Charles Gunthorp
City Industries
Decatur Daily
Ala
Salvation Army Appeals for United Fund Support in Morgan County
Capt. Lamar Foreman of the Salvation Army urged Morgan County residents to help close a $30,000 shortfall toward the $344,000 United Fund goal. He noted a proposed 1972 Salvation Army allotment of $39,000 and warned cuts would affect rent utilities and emergency relief for about 100 families monthly. The agency aids local families and transients with food, clothing, and medical expenses during emergencies.
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Lamar Foreman
Salvation Army
Morgan County
United Fund
Foreman
Ira Lay
City Man Killed, Brother Charged
In Slidell Louisiana 20 year old William David Hasting died after a dispute over two automobile mufflers. His 18 year old brother Robert Allen Hasting is charged with first degree murder. The shooting occurred at a mobile home park late Sunday. Robert was arrested at the scene. William Hasting died at hospital and is from 2214 State Ave SW. Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. Thursday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Athens Burl See CITY On Page A-9.
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Slidell
Decatur
William David Hasting
State Ave
Tammary Parrish
Sheriff Dept
Hasting
Robert Allen Hasting
Sheriff's Department
McConnell Funeral Home Chapel
Athens
Burl
Pearl Harbor attack shapes World War II entry
On this date in 1941 the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor triggered U S entry into World War II. The item appears in a Decatur Alabama newspaper page noting the historic event and offering local sections and contact numbers.
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Pearl Harbor
United States
Four Chicago pilots survive Alabama air crisis after forced landings
Four pilots en route from Vero Beach to Chicago encounter severe weather over northern Alabama. One plane lands on U S 69 near Moundville, others reach Van De Graaff Airport in Tuscaloosa or nearby Birmingham. FAA crews coordinate emergency response and mutual aid as the group regroups.
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Winford Turner
Chicago Area
Alabama
Vero Beach
Fla
Chicago
W. A. Bronger
Ken Leegan
Ron Rosenberg
Michael Sher
Federal Aviation Agency
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Rosenberg
Tallahassee
Leegan
Moundville
Ala
van de Graaff
Huntsville-Decatur
Bronger
Sher
U. S. 69
FAA
Tuscaoosa
Bombs Blast Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
Two bombs damaged the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center with estimated losses up to 100000 dollars. No injuries or radiation leaks reported. The incident occurred Tuesday at Stanford in California. The article also notes UN debate on an India Pakistan cease fire and TVA quarterly earnings of 25.6 million on 150.5 revenue in Knoxville.
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Stanford
Calif
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Weather Stripping Money Saver
Editor notes the first in a six part series on conserving electricity. The piece highlights home energy use, cites a pamphlet from the Federal Government, and promotes a seven point plan from the National Bureau of Standards to cut heating and cooling costs and reduce power consumption.
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Jaycees
National Bureau of Standards
Bank declares 15 percent stock dividend in Decatur
First State Bank of Decatur Board declares a 15 per cent stock dividend. President W R House cites 1971 as a year of progress with resources near 18 million dollars and total assets up about 5.5 million since the last dividend. Shareholders of record on Dec 15 will receive 15 shares per 100 held.
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First State Bank of Decatur
W.R. House
House
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Tony Estes
DAILY
THE
Associated Press
Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Landers
Tennessee Valley
United Nations, N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
Dick Cooper
R. L. Watkins
Decatur Electric Department
Decatur Engravers ,& Supplies
6Th
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