Banker Freed On $25 000 Bond After Weekend Slaying
Decatur banker Richard F Adcock 30 was released on 25000 bond after being charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Bobby Howard Smith 30 at Adcock s Byron Avenue home. Smith died later at Huntsville Hospital. The case also involves Adcock s wife Jean and Smith s two year old daughter Shannon Leigh custody. Det. Jep Tallent said no motive yet and the shooting occurred about 350 p.m. A ballistics test will check a .32 caliber pistol found at the scene.
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Dick) Adcock
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Wallace Ready to Campaign for Third Term Governor
Gov. George C. Wallace signals plans to run again for Alabama governor next year with a potential bid for the presidency in 1976. He will pursue an active campaign despite paralysis, with a formal announcement likely mid January and a May 7 primary.
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Invasion Opens Pacific War Day On This Day
On this day in 1941 Japan invaded the Philippines marking the start of the Pacific war. Weather notes forecast sunny and cool with a high of 49 and a low of 31. map and river page cited on C-3. Tennessee Valley privilege remark closes the item.
Bill May Offer Electric Rate Reprieve
Local homeowners face a possible reprieve from electric rate hikes if Congress passes Rep. Bob Jones proposed legislation. The bill would aid TVA in financing pollution controls via tax breaks, enabling pass through to consumers to prevent rate increases. TVA currently spends 161 million on required air and water protections.
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Nixon Releases Tax Report and Personal Finances
President Nixon disclosed income tax returns for his first four years in office along with details of his finances to rebut rumors. The release included findings on capital gains, deductions for gifts to the National Archives, and a pledge to pay additional taxes if required. He stated he acted prudently for his family as his net worth rose from 307 141 to millionaire levels during his presidency. See Nixon on Page A 6. DECATUR'S MAGNAVOX dealer Robinson Furniture Downtown Second Avenue Decatur 353 2370 Adv.
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Decatur
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Energy Tip for Night Train Stops and Reader Contributions
Park with parking lights on and headlights off when stopped for a train at night. For long trains, turn off the engine to save energy. Call THE DAILY at 353 4612 to share energy tips. credits given for usable reader contributions.
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Detroit Kidnapping Ends in Romulus Bodies Found
In Detroit, two boys Keith Arnold aged 6 and Gerald Kraft aged 8 were kidnapped while playing football. The kidnappers attempted to extort a ransom but failed. Authorities located the two children’s bodies along a roadside near Romulus.
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Detroit Slaying Tragedy Sparks Citywide Outcry and Action
The Detroit News labeled the killings the slaughter of innocents as two boys Gerald Kraft and Keith were shot in the head. Police Commissioner Philip Tannian and future mayor Coleman A. Young denounced the act, urging a new commitment to curb violence. The black community united with police, witnesses began to emerge, and three men Geary Gilmore Jerome Holloway Byron A. Smith were arrested on kidnapping and murder charges in Wayne County Jail.
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