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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1970

Page

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HEW Relaxes Security for Part Time Advisers

The Department of Health Education and Welfare will relax security clearances for part time consultants. Secretary Robert H. Finch ends internal security investigations of advisers and requires three references and a loyalty affidavit. FBI checks will follow and nominees may challenge evidence if concerns arise.

Richard D. Lyons New York Times Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Robert H. Finch H. E.W Department Office of Internal Security Finch Horse Unamerican Activities Committee Funch Atomic Energy Commission Department of Defense National Academy of Sciences Congressional Harlan Reed Ellis Columbia University Ellis John’ G. Veneman H.E. W and W. Phillips Rockefeller

OV Diz Involved In Raid

Local report identifies OV Diz as involved in a raid investigated by authorities. Officials provided few details about the incident while continuing inquiries and outlining security measures in the area.

Nationwide gambling syndicate raids target sports figures

Federal agents raided multiple cities including Detroit Lansing Las Vegas and Phoenix in a crackdown on a multistate gambling ring linked to sports figures. Authorities seized cash and checks totaling over 622000 and expect a 23 member grand jury to hear testimony to determine the scope and participants including named figures in sports and horse racing.

New York Times Detroit Jerome Dizzy) Dean St. Louis Cardinals Internal Revenue Service Lansing Mich Las Vegas Nev Phoenix Ariz James Ritchie Justice Department Organized Crime Task Force Ritchie James Brickley U.S New York Michigan

Alabama Economy Shows Strong Tax Growth in Early FY 1969

Alabama's Revenue Department reports October through December 1969 revenue rose to 129.4 million, a 9.36 percent gain over the prior year when adjusted for new taxes. Sales tax led with 15.4 million in December, tobacco and gasoline taxes rose, and a 4 percent utility tax contributed 4.8 million in the first quarter.

Montgomery Ala Alabama State Revenue Department Revenue Department Harvey L. Rabren

Major Cities Step Up Fight Against Pollution

President Nixon warns New York Philadelphia and Los Angeles may become unfit to live in without curb measures. New York reports a 56 percent drop in sulfur dioxide and a $1 billion sewer and water treatment program. Philadelphia spends $250 million on air quality monitoring and emission controls. Los Angeles targets auto emissions and cleaner fuels as smog persists.

Nixon New York Philadelphia Los Angeles Environmental Protection Merill Eisenbud Department of Air Resources Eisenbad Department of Water Resources Hudson East Sanitation Department Fisenbad John V. Lindsay Tevity Los Angeles County Pacific

U S Will Stand by Formosa Veep Agnew Reports Support

Vice President Spiro Agnew told Nationalist China in Taipei that the United States will honor its treaty commitments while seeking contact with the Red Chinese. He urged Asian self reliance does not equal abandoning allies and noted trade easing aims to reduce tensions and cut military spending. Local reactions questioned whether aid to Nationalist China would continue amid U S moves to engage Beijing.

Taipel Formosa Spiro T. .Agnew United States Vietnam Taipei Agnew Sung Shan China U.S Senate China News

Mayor Lugar recalls Nixon New Year call to Indianapolis

Indianapolis Mayor Richard G Lugar said Indiana Bell faced consternation and a teed up operator during a New Year call from President Nixon at the Western White House. Lugar, vice president of the National League of Cities, said Nixon wished to discuss urban programs and the budget in the state of the union portion.

Indianapolis Richard G.lugar Indiana Bell Telephone Co Nixon White House San Clemente Calif Lugar Washington Indiana Bell National League of Cities

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