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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
5
Honolulu hosts about 1000 Pearl Harbor survivors revisiting the site and recalling Dec 7, 1941. They tour the Arizona and Ford Island, while Honolulu adapts to rising Japanese tourism and security, with new hotels and services expanding to accommodate visitors.
Edgar H. Smith Jr. is released from Death Row after a no defense plea in the 1957 bludgeoning of 15 year old Victoria Zielinski in Bergen County. Judge Morris Pashman set 25 to 30 years, time served credited, remainder suspended and placed him on probation. Buckley aided his legal fight and media appearance following discharge.
Florence Falk discovered live insect larvae in jars from Heinz Beech Nut and Gerber prompting FDA inspection and industry reform. The Smith family case revealed larvae remained inside lid flanges due to vacuum seals leading to a push for P T lids to reduce infestation. The report also notes local government action in Limestone County and bids for equipment.
Inflation and taxpayer resistance to levies push schools in Ohio Missouri Wisconsin California Washington toward closures or deep cuts. Chicago borrows against 1972 budget to stay open amid a $26 million deficit and a 12 day December to January shutdown. Kansas City voters face a 54 cent 1971 tax hike to fund schools and libraries, with most funds supporting salaries.
Readable listings of church meetings civic club dinners and church services for the weekend. Notable items include Central United Methodist WSCS and WSG annual meeting at 10 a.m. with 1971 officers installed, and a joint luncheon at First Christian Church. Also notes youth crusade in Florence Lauderdale Coliseum and Shrine Christmas events.
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