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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1971
Page
1
Indian troops crossed the Meghila River 36 miles from Dacca and formed a bridgehead on the west bank as the siege of East Pakistan’s capital neared. Forces were reported reaching Daudkandi 22 miles southeast of Dacca with more river crossings ahead.
A 30 year old Kentucky man Tyrone Cunningham of Louisville was charged Friday night with armed robbery of Busy Bee Food Store in Northwest Decatur Morgan County authorities said. Robberies totaled about 3700 to 4000 dollars and a second suspect nicknamed Fats remains sought by police.
Inkster Michigan boy Bobby Miller aged seven facing Werding Hoffman paralysis hoped for Christmas cards last year and received over a million. This year doctors say he may not live long and he wants his new baby brother brought home.
Decatur High School booster drive for the Orange Bowl reaches $4,950.08 of a $7,500 goal. Prestolite employees contribute $153, James Wall pledges restaurant receipts, and local supporters including Barrett Shelton praise the Red Raider state champions. Checks to City Board of Education, Decatur Daily reports progress and urges more donations.
The Senate rejected an override of President Nixon's veto by 51 votes to 36, preserving a plan for a broad child care network and related services. Sponsors fell seven votes short of the two thirds needed, amid right wing protests likening the program to Soviet and Nazi schemes.
President Nixon signed a $15.8 billion tax cut over three years, calling it a Christmas tree measure benefiting all Americans. The law repeals the 7 percent auto excise tax retroactive to Aug 16, expanding refunds for about three million new car buyers. It also advances personal exemptions, standard deduction boosts, and credits for businesses and credits for campaign contributions, amid moves on public financing of presidential campaigns.
Two more persons were jailed Friday night on drug charges in Limestone County bringing the total arrests to 12 in 24 hours. Sheriff Putman identified Buddy Evans 22 and Donnie McGee 10 as charged with unlawful sale and possession of marijuana with bonds of 3000 and 1000 respectively.
Athens listings show a broad schedule including financial classifieds and obituaries. The page features weather maps river outlooks and a reminder that living in the Tennessee Valley is a privilege.
AP reports U S Steel Corp the nation’s largest producer announced a 7.7 percent price increase across a broad range of products used in auto and appliance industries. The move was announced Friday by the Pittsburgh based company.
A downtown retailer announces service for all major appliances at Robinson Furniture on Second Ave in Decatur with a contact phone number 353 2370.
The Senate approved William H. Rehnquist for the Supreme Court by 68 to 2. Liberal opposition failed to sway key northern and border state Democrats, with three Republicans voting against. Rehnquist, 47, will be sworn in early next month alongside Powell.
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