Hearst Testifies SLA Threatened Death Over Recording
Patricia Hearst testified at a San Francisco hearing that SLA captors warned she would be killed if she did not record a boastful message about joining the April bank robbery. She described a meeting where Angela Atwood drafted the tape, and said she was told to read it to SLA members.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
SLA
Donald “‘Cinque’’ DeFreeze
Angela Atwood
Miss Hearst
F. Lee Bailey
U.S
Oliver J. Carter
The
Underground
Washington forces back public service jobs expansion move
House action looms this week as Democratic leadership pushes legislation to widen public service employment programs. Other items include Sen. Bentsen’s presidential bid cloud from Oklahoma caucus results and Ford seeking a multibillion Social Security tax boost to fund Medicare and health care measures.
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House
Oklahoma
Lloyd Bentsen
Ford
Congress
Medicare
Three Qualify For Morgan County Commission Seats
Morgan County Democrats opened qualifying at 9 a.m. for two county commission seats in districts three and four. Incumbents Leon Nelson and Robert Abercrombie qualified for reelection. Danny Huskey, 21, from Cotaco, joined in District Four to run against Abercrombie after working on the district road crew under CETA.
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Morgan County
Democratic Party
Leon Nelson
Robert Abercrombie
Nelson
Abercrombie
Danny Huskey
Huskey
Cotaco
Congressman Jones Announces Retirement After Six Terms
Rep. Bob Jones, a veteran of 15 terms in Congress, announced he will retire at the end of his current term. After a 30 year career in public service, he said he looks forward to returning home and enjoying the years ahead.
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Paul Foreman
Rep
Bob Jones
U.S
Rasco
Jones
Harris Backed For Jones Seat
Decatur attorney Bob Harris gains local backing as Rep. Bob Jones retires from his long held 5th District seat with May primaries open. Harris mentions possible run but calls timing premature while Jones plans to retire Jan 2 1977 to Jackson County home aged 63 after decades in Congress. Rasco notes Jones health strong and cites Interstate Highway Act of 1956 and Water Quality Act of 1972 as top achievements.
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DAILY
Bob Jones
Democratic Party
Decatur
Bob Harris
Harris
Jones
Congress
TVA
Jones Reflects After 30 Years in Congress Entering 1977
In a prepared statement Jones thanks supporters, recalls 15 terms of service and three decades in Congress, notes a slower pace, and confirms he will leave office in January 1977. He pledges gratitude to his hometown and district and says public issues remain of prime concern though he will not seek further office.
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Congress
Weather and classifieds ad blurb in Tennessee Valley guide
Local weather note reports a high near 60 and a low in the mid 40s with a high near 70 expected Tuesday. The page promotes a daily want ad line and mentions a weather map and river page on page 2. It ends with the slogan It’s A Privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
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Tennessee Valley
On This Day In 1718 French Colonists Arrived
On this day the record notes that French colonists reached Louisiana in 1718 establishing early settlements and ties with the region. The milestone marks a key step in colonization and cultural exchanges shaping the area’s colonial history.
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Louisiana
Derailment Causes Major Revenue Loss Near Greenbrier
Southern Railway officials reported a 12 car four engine derailment near Greenbrier on Sunday, causing more than 370000 dollars in damage. The 128 car train from Decatur to Chattanooga derailed at 11:20 am as it passed County Line Road, with no injuries. Five derailed engines and cars were damaged, several containers carrying fiber pads and other freight, and five trains experienced delays. Most derailed cars rested in a swampy embankment. one engine proceeded to Chattanooga, another stayed at the scene. No immediate cause was established. See DERAILMENT On Page 5.
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Southern Railway
Here
Charles Margret
Southern
Washington
Greenbrier
Limestone County
Chattanooga
Decatur
County Line Rd
Old Alabama 20
Margret
Local Aid Grows for Guatemalan Earthquake Victims
Decatur residents donated to aid victims as Morgan County Red Cross reports early gifts totaling 345 dollars. Supplies including canned goods clothing and tents are being accepted at 431 Holly St NE daily 8 am to 5 pm. Contributions may be mailed to Morgan County Red Cross P O Box 297 Decatur 35601.
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Jane Miles
Morgan County
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Holly St
Miles
Morgan County Red Cross
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