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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1973
Page
2
Becky Kimbrell races motorcycles as a living at the Southeastern Horse Center on Sunday. She has ridden for five years after a head over heels start with bikes and plans to donate a Toys For Tots toy to enter.
Becky, a Decatur mechanic and motocross racer, explains how starting with her father led to a career in bike maintenance and numerous race trophies. She rides a 125 cc bike, treats racing as controlled, risky sport, and still uses her bike for everyday tasks, drawing stares on trips to laundromats and banks.
Northwest Decatur teens Townsend 17 Byrd 16 and Orr 16 were charged with second degree burglary after a Westlawn Elementary break in on Monroe Dr NW. Entry came through a broken west side window and various items were stolen.
Det. Sgt. David Smith identified James E. Owens, 23, of 417 7th Ave NW, as arrested on charges of buying receiving or concealing stolen property related to a Mixon Furniture Co break in. Owens is the fifth arrest in the case after more than 4500 dollars worth of merchandise including television sets and a stereo console was stolen and recovered.
Mills admitted donating $100,000 to President Nixon's campaign that was illegal and has been repaid. Jackson said he knew nothing of illegality and plans to return Gulf money, but $7,000 remains to be raised beyond the $3,000 in campaign funds.
Police searched for two white men who assaulted White Cab Co driver Jerry Wayne Peoples in Trinity Alabama. They stole 57.20 after directing him from Somerville Road to Kimberly Court and McRae Trailer Court. Peoples suffered head injuries and was treated and released at Decatur General Hospital. The robbers also ripped radio wires and fled on foot.
The Teamsters backed truckers’ slowdown affects Florida citrus shipments and Midwest manufacturing. Florida growers warn of fruit spoilage if fuel and refrigeration falter while Chicago markets fear next week’s retail impact. Illinois hogs and cattle deliveries stall as Peoria yards shut down.
In Cairo Kissinger called for a settlement within the 1967 UN resolution demanding Israeli withdrawal. Saudis favor a public U.S. commitment to the resolution. He met Sadat twice, while talks on opening the Geneva peace conference proceed with coordination among capitals and Soviet outreach to join the process.
Health Capsules presents medical information by Dr Michael A Petii. It states the content is informational and not intended to diagnose or replace professional medical advice.
A traditional method counts cricket chirps in 15 seconds then adds 40 to estimate the Fahrenheit temperature. This rough rule yields a rough outdoor heat reading within about a degree or two of accuracy.
Syndicated columnist recalls Haldeman kept Nixon isolated, hindering access for aides like Mollenhoff and Burns. The piece links widespread Oval Office disconnect to cabinet departures, health and education officials leaving, and Governor Love's exit signaling ongoing political instability.
Nashville Tennessean quotes John Love explaining his departure as energy czar due to limited access to the President. The piece notes other Nixon era officials also left amid perceived White House detachment and scarce chances to discuss policy with the President. Walter Hickel recalls scarce opportunities to speak with him.
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