Mafia crime link uncovered by detectives across six states
Detectives in six western states say they uncovered a nationwide Mafia directed economic crime ring. The operation allegedly swindled businessmen of millions, with bank employees implicated in some cases. Sources link the Carlo Gambino organization to the scheme, a modern loan sharking variant.
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Point Mallard Budget Under Study By Council
The Point Mallard general budget of more than $800 000 for this fiscal year was to be considered by the council for adoption during an afternoon meeting at city hall A public hearing on a 500 000 Community Development funding application was also scheduled The budget includes wage hikes for park staff and COL increases for Shepherd and golf pro Bill Burleson with other park workers receiving increases The council delayed full adoption as it prioritized the citys general fund budget and other urgent business See POINT on Page 8
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Carter fills four seats in Carter’s cabinet
President-elect Carter named his first woman cabinet member Dr Juanita Kreps as secretary of commerce and appointed Griffin Bell an Atlanta lawyer as attorney general and Rep Robert Bergland a farmer from Minnesota as secretary of agriculture He plans to recruit large numbers of minority men and women for sub cabinet posts to build a diverse top tier and said the cabinet will be completed by Thursday with at least one black appointee anticipated.
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Rhodes Scholar Sue Halpern Seeks Reform of Rhodes Legacy
Sue Halpern of Yale, among the first 13 women Rhodes Scholars, aims to use her 5300 dollar annual stipend to address issues tied to Cecil Rhodes. Named by the Rhodes Scholarship Trust, she will study philosophy and politics at Oxford. Washington reports on President elect Carter's plans regarding Mike.
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Cabinet time slots proposed for new administration
Carter aides say the plan to broadcast cabinet reports will be presented to Senate and House leaders after the new Congress convenes next month. Americans seek relief from high housing costs, with rural homes still cheaper than urban ones despite faster rural price increases. Rabin faced possible resignation and spring elections as his coalition frayed in Israel. Western Soviet pact cited as a tool to curb rights activism.
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Birthday Surgery For Missy Key In Huntsville
Missy Key 11 underwent cranial surgery by STEELE HOLMAN at Huntsville Hospital to remove a skull tumor detected after a November sore spot and a subsequent X-ray. Her mother Mrs. Wayne Key described a sudden, evolving condition amid plans for recovery and a hopeful Christmas.
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Massacre of 25 workers in Rhodesia shocks region
Rhodesia security sources report Mozambique-based guerrillas killed about 25 black tea plantation laborers near Melsetter, six miles from the Mozambique border. The attack, seen as the worst civilian massacre in years, prompted government guards and trackers to scour the border bush for the perpetrators.
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Missouri begins bachelor tax ad request in 1820 notice
In Today’s Daily On This Date In 1820 the Missouri enactment taxed bachelors one dollar to place a want ad. The item lists phone numbers 353-4612 and Athens-232-1535 for ad placements. Weather section notes temperatures falling to the 30s and teens tonight with highs in the 20s.
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Carter signals wine only at White House receptions
President-elect Carter tells People magazine he plans to resume wine only at official receptions, moving away from hard liquor. He notes most presidents have not served hard liquor during receptions, referencing Kennedy era traditions.
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Countywide Tax Proposal Alive
Morgan County boards debate a countywide two cent sales tax to replace city taxes split among Decatur Hartselle and county schools. The plan aims to equalize funding where Decatur and Hartselle currently are major shopping hubs. Johnson cites fairness. the measure passed the county school board unanimously.
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