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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1973

Page

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Top Level Talks Set To Complete Accord In Paris

The Florida White House and Hanoi said high level Paris peace talks will resume Tuesday to complete the text of an agreement. Dr. Henry Kissinger will rejoin Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy on January 23 1973 for private negotiations toward finishing the document.

Key Biscayne Fla Florida White House Hanoi Paris Henry Kissinger le Duc Tho Xuan Thuy Ziegler Kissinger Washington Tho United States

New Ball Game In Asia

United States withdrawal from Indochina shifts regional strategy as Southeast Asian leaders face greater responsibility for defense and seek insurance from the Soviet and Chinese powers. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew warns post disengagement peace may be elusive, while Rajaratnam urges cooperation among ASEAN states. In the Middle East, oil and Arab unity complicate Washington’s priorities as Kissinger plans Paris talks.

William L. Ryan United States Indochina China Soviet Union Peking Vietnam Thailand Malaysia Indonesia Singapore U.S Lee Kuan Yew Sinnathamby Rajaratnam Lee Egypt Anwar Sadat

First Federal Reports Best Year in 60 Year History

First Federal Savings and Loan Association announced its best year in its 60 year history for 1972 at the annual stockholders meeting. Assets rose 13 percent to 56.9 million, deposits reached 52 million with a 2.54 million interest payout to about 16 thousand savers, and more than 500 loans totaling nearly 11 million were funded.

Federal Savings’ and Loan Association Hafford R. Leeman First Federal The Savings and Loan Association Leeman

Discoverer James Cook Reaches Hawaiian Islands in 1778

In a Daily On This Date note the English explorer Captain James Cook is said to have discovered the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. Weather forecast shows highs near upper 60s today and Friday with 30 percent rain today and Friday and 50 percent tonight. The Tennessee Valley greeting closes the item.

James Cook Hawaiian Islands

Grounds For Encouragement In Vietnam Peace Talks

The United States reported grounds for encouragement in the Vietnam war peace process and said negotiations have made progress. North South Vietnam and Viet Cong acknowledged difficulties remain and called for seriousness to advance talks during the 174th weekly session with urging from U S delegate Heyward Isham to avoid polemics and pursue constructive peace efforts.

Paris United States South Vietnam U.S Heyward Isham

Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Sees 1972 Growth

Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Association reported a record 1972 with assets at 2.593 million, up from 2.146 million, and savings deposits rising to 2.400 million from 2.029 million. Executive VP Harold Pilgrims told stockholders the year set records in assets and deposits and predicted 1973 would be even larger.

Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan Association Harold Pilgrims Guaranty Federal

House Republicans thwart Erlenborn push on seniority

Washington AP reports House Republicans blocked Rep. John N. Erlenborn from altering the promotion seniority system in the committee ranks. In Montgomery Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace plans to attend Nixon's second term oath, while Wallace and his wife prepare to depart for Washington on a state jet. The Pentagon says several hundred Army paratroopers and Marines are ordered to Washington to standby for inauguration security.

Washington House John N. Erlenborn Montgomery Ala George C. Wallace Nixon Wallace Cornelia Pentagon Diane Henry New York Times News Service Capitol Hill White House Paul Washburn Young Republicans

Inauguration Color It Green at Nixon Inauguration

The piece details the cost of inauguration events from free parades to expensive receptions. It notes prices for hotel rooms, limousines, taxi availability, and dinner options, with tickets ranging from 10 to 500 dollars and total potential spending for elites up to about 850 dollars.

Washburn Hay -Adams White House Capitol Limousines Philadelphia Wilmington Washington Capitol Jacob K. Javits R-N. Y Philadelphia Orchestra Frank Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr Kennedy Center Agnew

White House Paper Said Used By Hunt

The White House stationery and a special Executive Office Building phone were used by former aide E Howard Hunt in a Watergate spying plot. The letter to ex CIA agent Jack Bauman dated December 20 1971 hinted at work, with Bauman meeting Hunt in Miami on December 28. Hunt also dialed a White House line to contact Bernard Barker amid the case.

Patrick Collins James R. Polk Washington Star-News Washington E. Howard Hunt White House Central Intelligence Agency Hunt Democratic Party Watergate Complex Bernard Barker Jack Bauman Winter Haven Fla Jack Best Howard Hunt Silbert Bauman Playboy Plaza Miami George Leonard G. Gordon Liddy Watergate

Lost and Found fun in Daily Want Ads

Even if you haven't lost anything, enjoy the Daily's Lost & Found Want Ads. The page invites readers to browse items that people report missing or found, offering a light, local-interest feature in a concise notice.

Lost & Found

Year-Round DST Support Grows In Congress

Congressional backers push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent citing crime and fuel concerns. Rep. Craig Hosmer plans to introduce the bill with 31 sponsors. Rep. John Moss leads the subcommittee and has previously sponsored similar measures.

Gregg Herrington Washington Craig Hosmer R-Calif Hosmer House John Moss Dcalif Moss

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