Social Programs Need 20 Billion for Domestic Goals
The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence urged shifting priorities to domestic social programs, recommending about 20 billion dollars annually be redirected from military spending as inflation falls and the economy grows. The panel, created after RFK’s death, warned internal threats from urbanization and discrimination threaten the nation, and urged a gradual reallocation of resources.
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New York Times
Washington
National Commission On the Causes and Prevention
United States
Decatur School Officials Meet With Federal Judges
Decatur School System representatives attended a Montgomery conference with Judges Richard T. Rives and Frank M. Johnson to seek clarifications on the desegregation order. Superintendent Dr Curtis Sellers said the court failed to define terms, while the district plans a feasible, legally acceptable program to end the dual race based system and preserve neighborhood schools.
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Richard T. Rives
U.S
Frank M. Johnson
Curtis Sellers
Board of Education
Dr. Sellers
Sellers
Julian Harris
Leon Sheffield
Lakeside Junior High
Anniston Pair Held On Stolen Pistol Transport
NASHVILLE Tenn AP two Anniston Ala men were arrested on charges of transporting 26 stolen pistols in interstate commerce. The weapons valued at 4000 dollars were stolen December 6 from Lt Maj William B Blankenship of Columbus Ga. Agents posed as buyers to make the arrest. Pistols were carried in two suitcases.
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Nashville, Tenn
Anniston
Ala
Ronald Heafner
Danny Frank Rhodes
William B. Blankenship
Columbus
Blankenship
Leonard A. Mika
U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division
Mike
Lengthy Battle Ahead Over Voting Rights Bill Filibuster Hints
The Senate braces for a long fight over voting rights as Sen. Hart blocks routine handling of the administration measure. Opponents push for a five year extension of the 1965 act to cover more areas while some leaders discuss bypassing the Judiciary Committee. Civil rights supporters warn of a possible filibuster and delays into spring. The House voted to replace its committee bill with the administration measure, setting up a high-stakes clash on voting rights.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
House
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hart
South
Judiciary Committee
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
GOP
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Ervin
Morgan County United Fund Surpasses 1970 Goal
The Morgan County United Fund exceeded its $286,777 goal by raising $288,000 as officials announced at a Friday luncheon at the Decatur Inn. Campaign Chairman James A. Davis praised volunteers and noted an exceptional group of workers. awards were given to contributors and division chairmen including Paul Bowling and Major Lee 1970.
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Morgan County United Fund
Decatur Inn
Morgan County
James A. Davis
Davis
Paul Bowling
Major Lee
Mistrial Declared in Morgan County Manslaughter Case
Carlton Haley faced a manslaughter charge over Alton Theo Rice's death in Morgan County. A juror fell ill forcing a mistrial after Solicitor Lewis objected to proceeding with 11 jurors. West had sought a continuance before trial, but the case had been continued twice.
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Carlton Haley
Decatur
Alton Theo Rice
Morgan County
Lewis
West
Frigidaire Sales and Service for 21 Years
Selita Furniture on Second Ave downtown advertises Frigidaire sales and service with 21 years of local presence and contact number 353-2370.
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Frigidaire
Selita Furniture
Second Ave
Lunar Strolls Easy Apollo 12 Moonwalkers Say Hours Possible
Apollo 12 Commander Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan Bean report no fatigue during two four hour lunar strolls. They say low gravity allows long workloads with steady pace twice Earth speed and no tiring.
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