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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1972

Page

5

Community events fill Decatur Hartselle area calendar

A wide array of civic club meetings concerts and public events are listed from Decatur to Hartselle. Topics range from safety courses and PTA gatherings to theater performances and charity dances with proceeds for medical care. Notable entries include a symposium by the North Alabama AIChE section and a performance of The Diary of Adam and Eve by Alpha Omega Players.

Mark Twain Alpha- Omega First United Methodist Church Bob Archibald Southern Raiders Decatur Moose Lodge 2 Alabama 67 Brooksville James New Hartselle University Hospital, Birmingham Zaneen

Russians Weigh V Stol Carriers and Steam Catapult Use

Analysts say the Soviet navy may add carriers and use vertical and short take-off jets to offset shorter range. Western observers note jets like the Yakovlev Freehand and Sukhoi and Mig fighters have appeared, while the U S Marines buy Harrier V Stol jets for varied carrier use. One analyst suggests steam catapults could launch shipside jets to solve takeoff range limits.

Domodedovo U. S

Soviet ships seized in ice near Adak by U S Coast Guard

The cutter Balsam aided the 230-foot Storis as a 130 aircraft was to join at daybreak. The Lamut and Kalyvan sailed with an 80 ship fleet in the Bering Sea. Seizure occurred in one foot ice while both Soviet vessels were moored. No injuries reported.

Adak Bering Sea Storis Coast Guard Juneau Alaska Aleutian Islands Cmdr Emmanuel Schneider 17Th District Coast Guard Schneider

Alabama Unemployment Reserve Fund Triggers Rate Hikes

Montgomery officials report Alabama unemployment compensation reserve fund has declined since August 1970. Beginning next quarter, some employers will pay higher rates under the compensation program, says Tom J. Ventress, director of the Industrial Relations Department. In Mobile, efforts continue to craft a uniform contract to avert a strike by Atlantic and Gulf port dock workers, says ILCA president Thomas W. Gleason.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Tom J. Ventress Industrial Relations Department Augusta Mobile Atlantic and Gulf Ports International Longshorement’s Association Thomas W. Gleason

Professor Dr Eric Rodgers Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award

Dr Eric Rodgers, former dean of Alabama Tuscaloosa graduate school and former head of the physics department, was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by National Chi Beta Phi Fraternity Alpha Kappa Chapter at Athens College. The presentation was made by Dr William A Short, fraternity official and Athens College natural sciences head. Rodgers's brother Thomas A Rodgers serves as academic dean at Athens College.

Eric Rodgers Chi Beta Phi Scientific Fraternity William A. Short Division of Natural Sciences Athens College Athens National Chi Beta Phi Scientific Fraternity Alpha Kappa Chapter Rodgers University of Alabama At Alabama Thomas A. Rodgers

Debate over pari mutuel betting and mileage pay among Alabama lawmakers

Contention over allowing pari mutuel betting cites potential rise of professional gamblers, while supporters like Atty. Gen. Baxley argue current bills enforce tough gambling controls. Gov. Wallace questions lawmakers’ desire for mileage pay as voters consider constitutional Amendment No. 6 and 22 statewide amendments with county specifics.

Bill Baxley Baxley Capitol George C. Wallace Wallace Sarge Tatler Scre Justices of the Peace

Scientists Back McGovern Amid Campaign Movements

McGovern gains public backing from a group of 20 scientists including four Nobel laureates. Meanwhile Dem contenders press ahead with campaigns as Sam Yorty tours New Hampshire, Henry M. Jackson visits Arizona, and Hubert H. Humphrey prep for an Ohio swing.

McGovern Sam Yorty Los Angeles New Hampshire Henry M. Jackson Washington Arizona Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Ohio

Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Limestone County

State officer Lt. R P Sorrell said two stolen vehicles were recovered in Limestone County on Monday with one arrest. A 1969 Cadillac stolen in Dayton Ohio was found near Athens and Clarence E Trosper Jr 34 charged with buying receiving or concealing stolen property. A 1969 Ford van stolen from Chattanooga December 26 1970 was also recovered with no arrest. FBI agents Steve Crabbs and Kenneth Gill and Sheriff Buddy Evans assisted.

Athens Limestone County R. P. Sorrell Dayton Ohio Sorrell Clarence E. Trosper Jr Chattanooga FBI Steve Crabbs Kenneth Gill M. W Buddy) Evans

Wall Street Gains Extend Rally as Dow Surges

Wall Street edged higher with the Dow Jones industrial average up 5.80 at 916.92 at noon. Advancers outnumbered declines 2 to 1 as foreign buyers and falling rates boost sentiment, despite dock strikes and modest industrial output. Morgan Guaranty trimmed its prime rate to 4.4 percent from 5.0.

Dow.jones Indus New York Stock Exchange Dow Morgan Guaranty Trust Co New York West Coast

Limestone Grand Jury Empaneled in Athens

Limestone County grand jury was empaneled by Circuit Judge R L Hundley. Foreman Eugene F Bedingfield and members including Joe W Croley Willie Jones George Jackson Jr Claud Thomas Berrett Richard Cosby and others were named. Circuit court session began with Judge Handley set to hear about 30 civil cases that week, 14 for damages.

Athens Limestone County R. L. Hundley Charles Edward Malone Nicole Turner Eugene F. Bedingfield Tanner Foreman Joe W. Croley Willie Jones George Jackson Jr Claud Thomas Berrett Richard Cosby Henry Black William Fritz Bumpas

Escapees Returned From Giles County Capture

Two escapees from Giles County Tennessee were recaptured by Limestone County authorities near the state line. Waylon Jarrett, 20, a Limestone County native charged with forgery, and Joe Bunion of Pulaski, charged with burglary, were returned to Pulaski by Limestone County Chief Deputy Nolan Davis and Deputy Vernon Bates.

Athens Giles County Tenn Pulaski Limestone County Nolan Davis M. W Buddy) Evans Evans Davis Waylon Jarrett Joe Bunion Tennessee-Alabama Dep Vernon Bates

Brazilian Chess Champion Calls for Schoolboard Inclusion

Ruth Cardoso Brazil's chess champion argues for a chess board in every school to help young people think logically and improve reasoning across education.

Ruth Cardoso Brazil

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