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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1972

Page

5

Federal audit targets LEPA funds amid grand jury probe

The audit accuses LEPA of mismanagement in contracts totaling 593 389 dollars. It cites Kenneth Moore and associates for questionable payments to Criminal Justice of Huntsville and others. Grand jury to hear possible criminal violations while civil recovery may proceed.

Grand Jury LEPA Kenneth Moore LRA Brewer Moore Criminal Justice of Huntsville Harris Lankford Dement SEPA Kimbrough and Associates Advertising , Inc Montgomery Attorney General’s Office

Weather Forecast Tracks Mild Turn Across State

Snowy clear skies and cool temps for most sections with warm pockets in the extreme southeast. Lows dip into the 30s to 50s, fog and cloudiness form near daybreak then lift by mid morning. A Gulf moisture system and a Texas panhandle low pressure will raise rain chances across western and northern counties late tonight and into Tuesday.

Gulf Texas Panhandle

Fire crews battle blaze overnight at Davenport building

Five trucks and 25 men fought the fire for about two hours with cleanup continuing until 5 a.m. The extent of damage remains undetermined as officials could not be reached for a damage estimate.

Terry Davenport

King Frederik IX Is Rushed After Heart Attack

In Copenhagen King Frederik IX, 72, suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized for comprehensive care. Queen Ingrid and Princess Margrethe visited the hospital. officials later described the illness as an ordinary flu with pneumonia symptoms having subsided.

Copenhagen Frederik IX Ingrid Margrethe Amalienborg Palace Royal Court

Court Rules on Reapportionment Order In Oklahoma Case

The court rejected a plea to continue multi member districts citing discrimination against Black residents. Legislators Harris Cauthen and Slate declined comment until reading the order saying a reapportionment plan could still be adopted. The court noted it will not extend midterm elections due to administrative tasks required to implement the reapportionment.

Morgan County Bob Harris David Cauthen Ralph Slate Harris

Nixon vows to stay on the Republican track for re election

In a wide interview Nixon pledges to avoid partisan activity until after the Republican convention and outlines a peace and prosperity platform. He stresses continued Vietnam troop withdrawals while keeping a residual force and ties any amnesty to POW and legal considerations. He defends Agnew and notes plans to discuss policy with China and the Soviet Union.

Egypt Mideast Israel Vietnam Peking Moscow New Hampshire Nixon Rather Agnew North Canada North Vietnam

Peter Duel Funeral Held In Pacific Palisades

About 1,000 fans gathered outside a Pacific Palisades chapel to honor Peter Duel, the 31 year old Alias Smith and Jones star who died New Year's Eve from a self inflicted gunshot. The service was led by Brother Dharmananda of the Self Realization Fellowship Temple. Ben Murphy could not attend due to emotion.

Pacific Palisades Calif Peter Duel Los Angeles

Pyramid stock conspiracy alleged in 1970 case

Defendants including W. M. Wilson Jr. John D. Self and John H. Robertson allege Roussel and four controlled companies conspired in April 1970 to sell 175000 Pyramid shares to Mutual Savings for nearly twice market value. The suit claims directives to liquidate Pyramid seven months later failed, depriving Mutual Savings of about $5 million.

Community Calendar Highlights Veterans and civic groups meet

Local veterans and ladies auxiliary gather at 5 30 p.m. in Hartselle for American Legion events while church groups in Morgan County meet evening hours. Voter registration closes today ahead of January 18 amendments referendum and courthouse plans.

Veterans of Morgan_County Barracks Ladies’ Auxiliary American Legion Hartselle Morgan County Board of Registrars Stephens Daughters of the American Revolution J. C. Brown Greenwood Dr Michael D. Hagen J. L. Roye T.A. Cottingham Athens City Board of Education Yisuen Bide Julian Newman

Nixon details Vietnam residual force and POW bargaining

President Nixon discusses keeping a residual U.S. force in Vietnam to pressure North Vietnam over POWs. He cites 25,000 to 35,000 troops as a potential minimum if negotiations fail, and notes talks with Kissinger, Chou Enlai, and Gromyko about prisoners. He stresses multiple channels and upcoming visits to China and the Soviet Union.

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New Year Stock Rally Gives Modest Gains Across Markets

The New Year opened with steady advance as the Dow Jones industrial average rose 2.49 to 892.69 at noon. NYSE advances led declines more than 2 to 1 amid expectations of 1972 economic improvement and lower rates. American Stock Exchange listed New Idria Mining up 2% as profitability prospects improve. steel, rubber, aircraft, utilities, metals, chemicals and oil shares rose while others mixed.

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NASD Quotations Show Interdealer OTC Prices

Quotations from the NASD reflect interdealer prices as of about 10 a.m. The interdealer market remains active throughout the day. Prices exclude retail markups markdowns and commissions.

Hens prices ease as light types flood markets

Alabama market reports declines in hen prices with ample light type offerings and spotty heavy type. Broiler slaughter today estimated at 1,525,000 versus 1,479,000 last Monday with US Grade A loads at 24.50 to 25.75 and plant grade 1 at 23.75 to 25.25 f.o.b. dock.

Birmingham Ala F.o.b Alabama U S

Egg price listing from Birmingham AP brief

In Birmingham Alabama an AP dispatch lists Consumer Grade A egg prices for whites at extra large 38 to 39 count per dozen large 36 to 37 and medium 34 to 35.

Birmingham Ala

Produce prices in Birmingham market

In Birmingham Alabama produce prices listed include collards at 2.00 per? dozen and mustard greens 2.25 to 2.50 per dozen. sweet potatoes range 3.00 to 8.75 per bush.

Birmingham Ala

Corn Types Named By Maize Agronomists

Maize agronomists classify corn into types such as popcorn sweet corn dent corn pod corn flour corn and flint corn reflecting diverse uses and characteristics.

Star Profile Questions If J Oppenheimer Finds Happiness in Hollywood

Edy Williams seeks transformation with husband and Russ Meyer guiding a trio of sex symbols Jayne Mansfield Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell toward a super star image. The piece explores fame desire and the moral stakes of Hollywood life.

Peer J. Oppenheimer Hollywood Edy Williams Russ Meyer Jayne Mansfield Marilyn Monroe Jane Russell

Hurry-Up Dinners feature in Marilyn Hansen cookbook

Marilyn Hansen presents this week’s Family Weekly entry with complete step-by-step recipes and simple instructions to help the busy cook prepare quick family meals.

Marilyn Hansen

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