Terrorists Surrender Hostages In Kuwait
Lufthansa flight hijackers who seized an airliner after the Rome massacre surrendered to Kuwait authorities after releasing hostages in exchange for passage. They killed 31 in Rome and five in Athens, with conflicting reports on hostage deaths. The plane later landed in Damascus and then Kuwait amid official efforts to secure safe passage.
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Robbery Attempt Foiled at Vaughn's Superette
Decatur police held one man and sought a second after an 11 a.m. attempted robbery at Vaughn's Superette on Old Moulton Road. Mrs. Vaughn fired at the fleeing suspects, firing eight shots as they escaped in a blue and black Mustang. No charges were filed by 12:30.
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Wintry Weather Claims 15 Lives In Northeast
East Coast residents faced the season’s first big snow and ice storm with widespread outages and hazardous travel. Power crews fought to restore electricity as temperatures plummeted from New York City to Virginia, while transit systems shuttered and aircraft incidents occurred amid the blizzard conditions.
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Energy tip on thermostat use for saving energy
A reader note explains that turning a thermostat down before bed during a chilly night may force the heating system to work harder the next morning. Share tips with THE DAILY at 353 4612 for reader contributions and credits.
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Maryland Bar Asks Panel To Disbar Spiro Agnew
The Maryland State Bar Association asked a three judge panel to disbar Spiro T. Agnew over his no contest plea to a federal income tax charge. In Montgomery, State Purchasing Agent Howard White faces an indictment accusing him of obtaining an outboard motor and accepting free rental and telephone service in an apartment in violation of Alabama law. Frigidaire Sales and Service noted for 25 years at Robinson Furniture on Downtown Second Avenue, Decatur. 353 2370.
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Alabama
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Morgan Voter Turnout Light in Alabama Referendum
Less than 10,000 Morgan County voters are expected to cast ballots in the statewide referendum on 11 proposed changes to the Alabama Constitution. About 250,000 of Alabama’s 1.7 million voters are predicted statewide. Voting centers in Morgan County open 8 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. with low turnout blamed on cold weather.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Decatur
Morgan
Authorities Study Bank Robber Film in Decatur Bank Heist
Law enforcement reviews over exposed photos from the Monday First National Bank of Decatur robbery on 6th Ave. The lone bandit, seen with sunglasses and green plaid shirt, fled with about $11,000 after presenting a note to a teller. A hidden camera captured the incident.
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Gordon Jones
Robbery Attempt Foiled at Vaughn's Superette
Mrs. Opel Vaughn stopped a proposed robbery at Vaughn's Superette on old Moulton Rd by firing eight shots at two would be robbers who fled toward Decatur after the incident. FBI processed film from the bank camera, but frames were over exposed and unclear.
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Vaughn
Moulton
Energy Crisis Hits the Poor Hard, Weinberger Warns
Cabinet Secretary Casper Weinberger says a 10 page report warns the energy shortage will disproportionately burden the poor. He cites rising unemployment inflation reduced health services and higher welfare needs as key effects next year.
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13th Amendment Adopted in 1865 Abolishes Slavery
In today's on this date feature the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is adopted, abolishing slavery. Weather outlook shows highs in the mid 40s today, low to mid 30s tonight, and chances of rain around 20 percent Wednesday.
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