Devaluation Of Dollar To Boost Cost Of Gold
A Q and A based on the Nixon Pompidou communique outlines that devaluing the dollar raises the official gold price and changes international values. It notes no domestic price changes except for some imported goods and discusses impacts on trade and inflation, with aims to improve the balance of payments.
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New York Times
Washington
Azores
International Monetary Fund
France
Nixon
Britain
West Germany
Japan
U. S
Pompidou
Brazil
Mexico
Calendar Of Events In Decatur Community Hubs And Checks
A dense list of Decatur area events includes meetings at the Almon Center and Tanner High School gym, X ray bus service at Gateway Shopping Center, Christmas cantatas by First Baptist, Grace Baptist and church choirs, luncheons at Decatur Inn and Summer Manor, and various club gatherings. The Raider booster drive details include totals, donors, and a mailing address for contributions.
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Grace Baptist School
Grace Baptist Church
Dim. Gretty
Emma Cosmiano
Library expansion plan approved with Maltese cross design
A Feb 14 fund drive aimed at 200000 local donations secured final state and federal approval last month. Construction contracts will be signed Thursday and work should start after the new year. The library will be built in a Maltese cross shape with adult and children spaces, offices, a community room, and future expansion for a second story and another arm.
Audit Finds Misuse in Alabama Law Enforcement Spending
Federal auditors question payments by the Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency for food items including Golden Flake chips McDonald hamburgers and Morrison's cafeteria meals. The expenses occurred at the Governor's Conference on Narcotics at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery during former Gov. Albert Brewer's administration. They urge refunds and say the conference did not relate to the planning grant program.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
McDonald
Morrison’s
Garrett Coliseum
Albert Brewer
Pakistanis Retake Dacca Target Amid Escalating War
A Dhaka hospital reported wounded Pakistani soldiers overwhelmed as East Pakistan commander vows last man resistance. Indian spokesmen say three attacking columns are within artillery reach of Dacca with forces six miles away. Governor Malik and cabinet resign and flee with families as India closes in.
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Dacca
New Delhi
India
A.M. Malik
East Pakistan
Three Cars Recovered in Morgan County
Morgan County and state authorities recovered three stolen automobiles in Decatur Tuesday. Four juveniles were arrested in two of the cases. A 1965 Ford stolen from Lancaster Ohio was found with two Ohio juveniles. A 1964 Buick stolen in Nashville was recovered on U S 31 with two juveniles. A 1966 Chevrolet stolen from Jerry Boyd in Decatur was found on Magnolia Street SE. The four juveniles were placed in custody of Morgan County Juvenile authorities and will be released to their states later this week.
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Morgan County
Decatur
John McBride
R.P. Sorrell
Lancaster
Ohio
McBride
Sorrell
Nashville
U.S. 31
Jerry Boyd
9Th St. SE
Magnolia St. SE
Weather brings damaging winds and severe storms across multiple states
High winds up to 32 mph surprised Joe Wheeler Electric Cooperative as no major power line damage occurred. Severe weather caused thunderstorms and tornadoes from southeast Texas to western Tennessee with heavy rain and gusty winds. One death in Springfield Missouri and eight injuries in Popular Bluff. An aircraft tower collapsed in Springfield. Clearing skies return with highs near 60 to 70 by Thursday.
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Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Alabama
Springfield
Popular Bluff
Missouri
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First Baptist Church Choir
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18Th Ave
East Acres
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E. Main St
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Holy Church of Christ
Alabama 24
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W.S. Kimbrell
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Raider Fund
Decatur Daily
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