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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1973
Page
5
A fragmentary TV schedule notes programs such as Gunsmoke Tea and Sympathy and Johnny Carson appearances. It mentions a drama starring Deborah Kerr and guests like John Davidson, with multiple time slots and channel cues scattered throughout.
A scanned TV schedule lists programs and time slots in Central Daylight Time from 12:30 to 4:00 with titles such as TODAY, THE IRON MISTRESS, ALL MY CHILDREN, GILLIGAN S ISLAND, and MERV GRIFFIN among many others. It notes the paper is not responsible for late changes and includes morning, afternoon, and early-evening blocks across networks.
NYT reports Israelis show little attention to politics with 14 days before elections. Golda Meir and Labor party expected to continue governing. Social gatherings spark debate on the election, while campaigning remains low key. Eight killed in Miami as a separate incident. Damascus awaits clarity from Kissinger visit before deciding on joining the Middle East Peace Conference.
A wall plaque honors Shelton and major contributors to the Morgan and Limestone counties library building fund. Memphis philanthropist Abe Plough opened the public drive with a 25000 dollar challenge gift and praised the Banks family for their funding. Speakers included Ray Sundback and Al Matthews as well as library officials and W. Frank Aycock Jr.
A federal grand jury in Las Vegas heard weeks of testimony on possible irregularities in the 1970 Air West acquisition by Howard Hughes. Indictments are expected within two weeks as prosecutors and SEC officials present suspected conspiracy fraud and stock manipulation cases.
Professor Walter J. Ewbank of the University of Oklahoma says a 13 percent water fuel blend can save fuel and reduce exhaust. He reports driving a 1968 Dodge station wagon 7,000 to 10,000 miles on the mix and praises the car's performance as “beautifully” after 99,000 miles.
In New Orleans Harry Connick defeats Jim Garrison in the Democratic primary to win the district attorney post. Unofficial returns show Connick 64,454 to 62,629 with one precinct unreported. Police guard voting machines amid high tension between camps. The official count due Tuesday.
Secretary of State Kissinger met with Premier Golda Meir and Israeli leaders in Jerusalem to ease concerns over the planned Middle East Peace Conference and to assure opening in Geneva next Friday. He said the talks were very friendly and constructive as he returned to the King David Hotel.
Pravda published Brezhnev's speech from the Moscow party plenum announcing a shift to greater industrialization of agriculture after the USSR reported its largest grain harvest. The plans aim at boosting farm production through centralized effort and reform.
A Decatur bank robbery involved three armed men at the First National Austinville branch. The men fled on foot after the heist, with an estimated $23,504 taken. Police reported no arrests and described the gang as under surveillance by the FBI. A nearby service station operator fired twice but hit none.
Flurries spread across much of North Alabama renewing white Christmas hopes. National Weather Service forecasts clearing skies today with no snow through the weekend. Highs in the mid-30s, lows in the low-20s, then mid-40s Tuesday and showers. Rain likely Wednesday with highs in the 50s. Weekend brings return of cold with highs in the 40s and lows in the teens.
The article notes Amendment No 2 backed by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Heflin and Amendment No 1 for swine promotion. It cites low expected turnout under 250 000 statewide. Morgan County faces office consolidation saving up to 100 000 over five to six years with election in 1979.
Tight security, a student sit in at Beirut airport, and a leftist street demonstration forced a last minute change in Henry Kissinger's Lebanon itinerary. His plane landed at Riyak Air Base in the Bekaa Valley about 45 miles east of Beirut.
City council discusses opposition to a closing ordinance with revisions possible to gain votes. Gas rate hikes totaling about $9 yearly for average homes are approved, funded by higher Alabama-Tennessee gas costs.
Juniperperper joins Jasper in the toy fire engine shop but paints a red flag of mistakes. Santa scolds him for black paint on engines and improper wiring, then moves him to ski factory for tomorrow’s trial.
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