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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1972

Page

3

Lead free gasoline deadline set for mid 1974

The EPA directs major stations to offer at least one grade of lead free gasoline 91 octane or higher by July 1 1974 with lead content limited to 0.05 grams per gallon and near absence of phosphorous. The start date for broader reductions shifts to January 1 1975 after health studies prompted review.

Washington EPA William D. Ruckelshaus Ruckelshaus Urban Environment Conference U.S. Court of Appeals

Lack Of Funds Halting Bridge Replacement

The New Mexico Highway Commission said a narrow bridge where 19 people died and 16 were injured in a bus truck crash has been slated for replacement since 1985 but funding delays pushed it to 1974. Commissioner Fort Sumner noted a four year old safety survey. The crash occurred Tuesday night when a cattle truck driven by Erby Wilmeth 52 of Clovis sideswiped the railing as the two vehicles crossed the 20 foot bridge.

Fort Sumner N.M New Mexico Highway Commission Highway Commission Highway Department Erby Wilmeth Clovis

Tennessee asks denial of Ray new trial bid in MLK case

The state of Tennessee asked a federal court to reject James Earl Ray's bid for a new trial claiming his 1969 guilty plea for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was voluntary and not coerced. Prosecutors cited three attorneys and an in court transcript to show Ray understood the plea and faced overwhelming evidence of guilt. Ray seeks release or a new trial from prison.

Nashville, Tenn State of Tennessee James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Ray Memphis U. S. District Court Nashville Asst. Atty W.henry Haile Percy Foreman Arthur Hanes Hugh Stanton Haile Preston Battle Shelby County Criminal Court

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