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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1973

Page

5

Natural gas bills may swell under new optional pricing

In a step under the new optional pricing procedure by the Federal Power Commission, offshore Louisiana producers led by Tenneco Oil Texaco and Belco Petroleum seek immediate 73 percent price boosts with possible annual increases doubling prices in seven years. Opponents warn of windfall profits and challenge the policy as an end run around the 1938 Natural Gas Act.

G. David Wallace Washington Louisiana Federal Power Commission FPC Tenneco Oil Texaco Belco Petroleum Co American Public Gas Association

Wallace Still Viable Force

A historical overview recounts George C. Wallace's rise from Alabama governor to a national political force. It details his 1963 segregation stance, the 1963 university desegregation clash, 1964 presidential primaries, 1968 third party bid, 1970 governorship win, shift to nondiscrimination by 1971, and the 1972 campaign timeline culminating with his 1972 Maryland primary injury.

Montgomery George Corley Wallace Alabama Southern Wallace University of Alabama National Guard Albert Brewer Maryland Michigan

Thompson sues Bremer over Assassin's Diary profits

Dora Thompson, wounded in the May 15 Wallace shooting, sues Arthur Bremer in Prince Georges County Md court seeking 300000 compensatory and 300000 punitive damages for profits from publication of his diary. Bremer, jailed in Baltimore, has earned about 15000 from diary excerpts and a 3595 hard cover edition.

William Taffe Washington Star-News Washington Dora Thompson George C. Wallace Arthur H. Bremer HIA Bremer Maryland State Penitentiary Baltimore Harper’s Magazine Thompson Hyattsville Prince Georges County Secret Service Alabama Wallace

Corona Recuperates From Heart Attack

Juan V. Corona, on trial for 25 murder counts, is hospitalized after a heart attack amid ongoing deliberations. The 38-year-old farm labor contractor reportedly feels well as doctors observe his condition and consider his courtroom presence for a verdict in the 1971 slayings of farm workers buried in an orchard near Yuba City, California.

Corona Vacaville Gordon Mannerstedt Richard E. Patton Feather River Yuba City Calif San Francisco

Train Derails In Garden City

Thirteen southbound cars of a Louisville and Nashville freight train derailed Sunday night in Garden City Alabama, Cullman County. No injuries were reported. The wreck left tracks blocked by 8:45 p.m. and deputies joined crews in around the clock repair work as investigators prepared to explain the accident once the line reopened.

Garden City Louisville and Nashville Railroad Cullman County Orlin Buzbee L&n

Satisfactory Juan Corona Leaves Hall of Justice

Juan Corona a 38 year old former farm labor contractor left Solano County Hall of Justice with hands cuffed holding a Bible. He appeared grimaced after suffering an apparent heat attack late Friday night following the jury's second day of trial.

Juan Corona Solano Calif County Hall of Justice Corona

Meir Meets Pope in Vatican First Israeli Premier Visit

Pope Paul VI received Golda Meir in the Vatican for about an hour as talks focused on the Middle East Jerusalem status and potential roles for the Vatican in Arab Israeli peace efforts. A Vatican spokesman reaffirmed neutrality and not changing the Holy See’s stance while security arms ringed key sites in Rome.

Vatican City Paul VI Golda Meir Vatican Middle East Holy Land Federico Alessandrini Paris Meir Mendes Israel Ministry of Religious Affairs Rome Pope Mrs. Meir Jerusalem Meir Fiumicino Holy See Abba Eban Pius XII East Jerusalem Bethlehem

Nixon Seeks School Drug Tests In Harlem Pilot

The Nixon administration proposes urine tests for drugs among students in Harlem a pilot with Frederick Douglass Intermediate School. Tests will be voluntary with parental consent and child assent though funds may support compulsory programs elsewhere. Officials stress treatment referrals and privacy protections while critics warn of privacy invasion.

Washington Nixon Harlem Jerome H. Jaffe Special Action Office On Jaffee Jaffe Army Office of Economic Opportunity Calvin Alston Alston Frederick Douglass Intermediate School

King’s Birthday Observed Across Cities With Closings

Observances honor the late Martin Luther King Jr as public schools and city offices close in Atlanta New York Chicago San Francisco St Louis Seattle Kansas City Buffalo Newark Oakland Hartford and smaller cities. Wreath laying at King's crypt and memorial services feature Coretta Scott King and speakers including King family members and church leaders.

Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta Sam Massell New York Chicago San Francisco St. Louis Seattle Kansas City Buffalo N.Y Ebenezer Baptist Church King Martin Luther King Sr Martin Luther King Georgia Jimmy Carter Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Manchester North Side

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