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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1971

Page

5

White House surprised by Indian attack on East Pakistan

A White House briefing says the United States was taken by surprise by India's Nov. 22 assault into East Pakistan, despite talks with Prime Minister Gandhi on Pakistani concessions. The official cited aims to ease suffering, seek political settlement, and press for a cease fire with troop withdrawal while reaffirming neutrality.

Washington East Pakistan United States Nixon Indira Gandhi White House U.S India Henry Kissinger New Delhi Subcontinent Congress Kissinger William P. Rogers Pakistan House Agha Mohammed Yahya Kahn United Nations Soviet Union

Care Cuts Electric Bill Part II Promotes Home Energy Saving

A Daily series cites a 7 point program from the National Bureau of Standards to cut electricity use in Tennessee Valley homes. Storm windows, thermostat control, and reducing idle devices can slash heat loss and costs while boosting comfort.

Tennessee Valley Watkins Decatur Electric Department Tennessee Valley Authority National Bureau of Standards

Motive Sought In Dyer Death

In Dyer Tennessee authorities seek a motive after James Edward Collins 36 rushed City Hall fired a Mauser rifle killing fireman George Ivie 46. Collins later charged with first degree murder as mayor and city workers restrained him.

Dyer, Tenn Dyer City Robert C. Pybas George Ivie Ivie Robinson Collins George Billy. Browning Atwood

Missiles Fire At U S Attack Planes In Laos Border Fight

American fighter bombers dodged surface to air missiles and attacked a radar station as U S air raids near the North Vietnam Laos border expanded. Navy A7s were struck at by SAMs near Ban Kar pass while a radar site north of Mu Gia pass tracked U S jets.

George Esper Associated Press Wrnter Saigon North Vietnam Laos U.S Demilitarized Zone Ho Chi Minh Trail Ban Kar Pass Air Force Mu Gia Navy Mu Gia Pass United States

Gus Prosch Identified In Arsenal Case At Trial

Two witnesses identified Dr. Gus Prosch as the man who rented space for a trailer later seized by county and federal authorities as an arsenal. Prosch faces charges under the Gun Control Act for possessing 17 unregistered firearms 27 unregistered hand grenades and 45 other weapons plus bomb making material. Seventeen witnesses were sworn and 14 jurors selected in U S District Court in Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala Gus Prosch Prosch U.S. District Court W. Allgood

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