Comet Kohoutek Foretells Doom Warned By Children Of God
In drizzle, a dozen members of the Children of God protested at the United Nations claiming the United States faces destruction within 40 days as the comet Kohoutek signals divine judgment. Spokesman Thomas Tripp led the group in sackcloth with ashes and warning placards. they plan refuges and farms for survivors.
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San Diego
Portion of Ethics Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Federal court rules unconstitutional a section of Alabama ethics law requiring newsmen at the Capitol to disclose income sources. The 2-1 decision cites potential chilling effects on press coverage and access to government. The ruling weighs First Amendment access against state interests in disclosure.
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Alabama
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U.S. District Court
Robert Warner
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Energy saving tip from reader on reducing bulbs use
A reader suggests removing unnecessary bulbs from fixtures and using a small lamp for reading. Thanks goes to Mrs Charles Stough of 322 7th Ave for sharing the tip and credit will be given if used. readers can call THE DAILY at 353 4612 to share tips.
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Charles Stough
7Th Ave
the Daily
Strategy Marks Mid-East Talks In Geneva Conference
Geneva Friday opened with no pomp and strict security as delegates filed in. The meeting was described as a beginning rather than a conclusion, with delays caused by minor gestures and procedural questions affecting Israel Arab relations. An Israeli delegate spoke of attending a peace talk with the Arabs.
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Flora Lewis
Geneva
NYT
Tel Aviv
Suez Canal
Israeli and Soviet ministers meet in historic talks
Geneva reports Abba Eban and Andrei Gromyko held Friday night discussions marking the first high level Israeli Soviet contact since 1967. Tel Aviv and Tokyo items note oil control measures and a state of emergency.
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Government Studying Excess Gasoline Tax Policy
Nixon administration weighs an excess gasoline tax tied to cars per family with 14 free gallons for the first car and 7 for the second weekly. Proposed collection at pumps, with coupons or tax withholding adjustments, seeks to curb demand while avoiding accounting complexity.
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William Johnson
William E. Simon
Consumers Advisory
Johnson
Congress
Jackson
Nixon
Simon
Dreyfus Guilty On Treason Charge In 1894 Court-Martial
In 1894 the French army officer Alfred Dreyfus was found guilty of treason by a court-martial, sparking intense global reaction. The item also notes a weather blurb urging readers to dial for ads and previews a weather map on page two.
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Alfred Dreyfus
Greens Are Grassier at Point Mallard Golf Course
The 18 hole championship course at Point Mallard Golf Course remains open year round. The facility advertises year round play and ongoing availability for golfers seeking a challenging layout.
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Point Mallard
Senate Ends Debate and Passes Energy Bill
The Senate approved emergency energy legislation 53 to 8 in a move giving President Nixon temporary powers to ration gasoline and direct conservation. The bill creates a Federal Emergency Energy Administration and waives certain clean air rules to allow coal use in plants while limiting excess petroleum profits.
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Socia Security Administration
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R-Pa
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D-Wash
Federal Emergency Energy Administration
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Hillsboro Man Samuel Hill Drowned in Roadside Ditch
The body of Samuel George Hill, 46, of Hillsboro 1 was found Friday morning about a mile south of here in a roadside ditch along Penny Farm Road. Coroner Hershell Boyles said the drowning occurred late Thursday night and was confirmed as the cause by State Toxicologist Dr. Vann Pruitt. Funeral services will be announced by Thomas and Sons Funeral Home of Tuscumbia.
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Hillsboro 1
Samuel George Hill
Here
Hershell Boyles
Thomas and Sons Funeral Home
Tuscumbia
Boyles
Penny Farm Rd
Vann Pruitt
Bond Motion Denied in Rape Case In Morgan County
A motion to set bond for a 13 year old accused of raping a six year old girl was denied Friday by Judge C. Bennett McRae. The hearing is scheduled for January 31. The teen remains held without bond in the Juvenile Detention Home.
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C. Bennett McRae
J. N. Powell
Joe Powell
McRae
Quadraplegic's Yule Brighter Settlement Reached
A facially disabled Navy veteran from New Jersey, William Fertig, agreed to a one million dollar settlement with the federal government over a medical malpractice case stemming from an anesthetic injury at a Staten Island hospital. Judge Weinstein announced the deal in Brooklyn, noting it awaits congressional approval and AG signoff. The award includes 150000 to Fertig’s father for loss of services and 200000 to attorney Charles Kramer for the family, with a five million suit referenced.
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Nyt
United States Public Health Service
Staten Island
William Fertig
Franklinville
N.J
Jack B. Weinstein
Brooklyn
Weinstein
United States
Congress
Harry Ferrig
Owen-Illinois Company
Glassboro
Charles Kramer
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