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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1972

Page

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Two Diamond Rings Stolen From Lord's Diamond Shop

Police say two white men in their early 20s robbed Lord's Diamond Shop at Decatur Shopping Center Saturday night fleeing in a late model Ford after Jim Morgan, a clerk, placed two rings valued at 2400 and 1200 on the counter. One suspect wore blond hair others brown mustache.

Lord’s Decatur Shopping Center Bill James K. Morgan Morgan Lord Lorch Decatur David Smith Ricky Brooks

North Vietnamese Buildup Reported Near Bien Hoa Air Base

South Vietnamese General Le Minh Dao said North Vietnamese troops moved into an area six miles northeast of Bien Hoa. Enemies fired rockets at Bien Hoa, killing two civilians and wounding one. earlier rockets killed six and knocked out the power plant. U.S. forces continued air strikes with B52s and fighter bombers against targets in North and South Vietnam as a large enemy buildup moved toward the front.

Bien Hoa Saigon Dao Long Binh Japan U.S North South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone US. Command Dmz Laos

Decatur Daily seeks Christmas Day birthday names

The Decatur Daily invites residents born on December 25 to submit their names and addresses. Send or call with details to P O Box 1527 or 353 4612. Names will be published on Christmas to wish them a happy birthday. Advertising for Robinson Furniture appears in the ad.

Decatur Daily P.O

Weekend Warm Up Forecast With Mild Recent Low

Temperatures rebound after a subfreezing Saturday night with highs in the 40s today. Lows near 30 tonight and mid 60s Monday follow a mild Easterly wind of 5 to 10 mph. Saturday’s high 37 and low 10 show the cold snap ending with no rain or snow expected today or Monday.

Lawrence County Man Killed in One Vehicle Wreck

A Lawrence County man identified as R. Waldrep of Town Creek was killed in a Saturday single vehicle crash nine miles east of Russellville. His brother Elbert Waldrep, also of Town Creek, survived with minor injuries and was treated at Russellville Hospital. Troopers cited loss of control as the cause.

Billville Lawrence County R.waldrep Town Creek Waldreps Elbert Waldrep

Truman Remains Very Serious in Hospital

Former President Harry S. Truman, 88, shows no improvement in kidney function and remains in very serious condition at Research Hospital and Medical Center after 11 days of hospitalization for lung congestion and heart and kidney complications. Doctors say kidney output is very low and arterial hardening may prevent dialysis.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Truman Research Hospital and Medical Center

Saat DVDR See TRUMAN On Page A-3

Saat DVDR reports on coverage of former president Truman with references to page A-3. The item notes where the discussion appears and identifies the section for readers seeking more details.

Truman

Astronauts Return From Moon With Rock Treasure

Apollo 17 crew Eugene Cernan Harrison Schmitt and Ronald Evans left lunar orbit for Earth after a three day moon landing. They gathered rocks and soil, shared dramatic TV views of the moon, and noted a school in Silver City New Mexico renamed for Schmitt.

South Pacific America Mission Control Cernan Sea of Tranquillity Neil A. Armstrong Schmitt Earth Silver City N.M Harrison H. Schmitt W. R. Muehlberger University of Texas Paul Gast Lunar and Planetary Sciences Shorty

Daily Want Ad Sells Range and Four Chairs

Kathy Nix of 1911 Harrison St SE sold the range table and four chairs she advertised in this low cost Decatur Daily Want Ad and received 19 additional responses. The notice promotes daily want ads to sell or buy items with a 10 day run for four dollars. Contact numbers 353-4739 and 232-1535.

Kathy Nix Harrison St Decatur Daily

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Saigon’ Command Robinson Furniture Second Avenue Lawrence By F. Richard Ciccone George Wallace Wallace Jim Josh Snmey Daugher Lee George Jr Peggy Athens Dial Orville Wilbur Wright Kitty Hawk N.C Tennessee Valley
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