Nixon Family Loan Controversy in Hughes Autobiography
McGraw Hill previews Howard Hughes manuscript alleging Hannah Nixon and Donald Nixon borrowed 205000 from Hughes through his attorney. The loan was not repaid and the book suggests favors from the Eisenhower administration. Nixon aides call the charges a smear.
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U S Cuts Troops While Holding Air Units In Vietnam
U S forces trim combat battalions to 13 from 112 as Nixon plans 69 000 troop level by May 1. Airpower remains key with 16 000 Air Force personnel in Vietnam after cuts, while missile threats near the DMZ trigger new aerial engagements and danger to patrols over Laos and the Ho Chi Minh trail network.
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Thailand
Irving says voice in Hughes book misremembered key details
Clifford Irving claims the voice introduced as Howard Hughes in the autobiography failed to recall certain details. Leventhal says they still believe in the book but will follow lawyers' advice. The material hints touch on the Hughes Nixon loan and related dealings long discussed in print since the 1960 campaign.
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Howard Hughes
Leventhal
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Hughes
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Pearson
Powell Calls Morgan County Courthouse a Liability
Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell urges Morgan County voters to approve a $3.5 million courthouse, noting the 1928 building is inadequate for rising cases and could cost the county efficiency and money if rejected. Powell cites a 1927 fire and political motives behind the original rapid construction.
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Ben Windham
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Hartselle
Decatur
North Alabama
We Now Service All Makes Major Appliances
Robinson Furniture in Decatur advertises service for all major appliance makes. Located downtown on Second Ave the shop lists contact number 353-2370 for service inquiries.
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Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Decatur
Babysitter wanted ad floods Decatur with calls
Mrs. Lazelle Parker seeks a reliable babysitter for one child age three with light housekeeping. Pays $1.80 an hour for afternoons 2 to 5, contact 353 7637 before noon. Decatur Daily Classifieds promises results with fast-action ads.
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Somerville Rd
Decatur Daily Want
Decatur Daily
Price Panel Eases Small Shopkeepers Posting Rule
Washington AP The Price Commission exempted retailers under 200000 yearly revenue from posting freeze level prices. The change affects about 87 percent of firms, representing 24 percent of sales. A crackdown on noncompliers starts Tuesday with possible fines up to 5000 dollars and treble damages for overcharges. The shift follows complaints about meeting the posting rule.
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Prohibition Becomes Law in 1920 United States
On this date in 1920 the 18th Amendment took effect establishing nationwide Prohibition. The note appears in a regional calendar with brief weather and contact lines for placing ads and viewing full forecast on the river map page.
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United States
Statewide vote set on 22 proposed constitutional amendments
Voters face 22 amendments Tuesday with 14 county specific and 8 statewide. Among items, No 21 allows Madigan County a five mill library tax pending county referendum, No 18 lets Lawrence County set officials’ salaries and regulate court costs, and No 8 would abolish JP courts.
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