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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1971

Page

5

Calendar Of Events For Rising Sun Lodge Meeting

Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 F and AM will meet at 7 p.m. for work in the MM Degree. Members are invited to attend the instructional session and conduct lodge business.

Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 F&am

Mutual Credit Play Sparks Battle Over Company Control

The Mutual Savings case centers on mismanagement claims against Louie Roussel, who controls 43 percent of stock, with Hailes Taylor moving to manage the firm under a state action. President Redus Collier is away, and an outside audit is planned to proceed with assets over 25 000 dollars requiring authorization from state appointee and Powell. Meanwhile a Bible School alumni meeting is announced in Athens with a 7 m dinner.

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Endorsements Seen Less Important Than Mayor's Appeal

Aide says endorsements would aid a mayoral candidacy but the mayor’s dynamic appeal will drive Florida and Wisconsin voters. The aide argues voters care more about the candidate than which senator endorsed him.

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Laos War Material Links to North Vietnamese Forces

A Laotian Defense Ministry spokesman reports North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces overran high ground near Ban Na and Khang Kho during the weekend. Thai troops previously occupied the posts with no casualty reports. The note ties supply routes to fighting in Laos and Cambodia.

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County funds and training plan for new probation officers

The county will contribute 8000 of the total 31000, but only 2400 as cash. The remaining 5600 will be provided as in kind services by Patton and County Judge C Bennett McRae for training new officers. The commission urged approval and a final start date awaits LEPA meeting.

LEPA Flint

Insurance measure would empower state superintendent

Harris argues the measure protects policyholders of large insurers and grants the state insurance superintendent the authority he says was long overdue.

Harris

Fidel Castro Unchallenged Rule In Cuba Of 14 Years

An AP dispatch from Havana notes Fidel Castro has led Cuba for 14 years since Jan 1 1959. It describes his self styled redemption, widespread exodus of technocrats, rationing and low rents, a thriving black market, and a population facing limited choices with annual promises of improvement.

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OTC Securities Quotes Reflect Interdealer Prices

NASD quotations show representative interdealer prices as of about 10 a.m. The interdealer market shifts during the day. Prices include possible retail markup or commission.

Wall Street drifts as Dow gains early trading

Wall Street held a small overall gain in moderate trading with the Dow Jones average up 2.26 at noon to 883.43 after an early near three percent rise. Analysts linked the slight boost to Maurice Stans remarks on a stronger economy next year as metals and some sectors fell while motors and oils rose.

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Has Castroism Brought Benefits to Cuban People

The article surveys life under Castro, noting guaranteed work and free health care, education from kindergarten to university, and free drugs. It cites lifelong employment, compulsory labor, and social services, while acknowledging political indoctrination and a regime message of progress.

Havana

Lobsterling larvae drift long distances at sea

Lobsters once believed to be sedentary venture hundreds of miles as spiderlike larvae before settling on the ocean floor.

Yaks Graze at Heights Up to 20000 Feet in Tibet

Researchers report yaks in Tibet graze at elevations reaching 20 000 feet noting hardy adaptation to high altitude pastures. Observations highlight grazing patterns and seasonal moves as herds forage near alpine regions.

Tibet

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