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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1972

Page

8

Nixon plan echoed in Paris talks over Indochina peace

The article outlines proposals for a cease fire and elections in Indochina under a Nixon plan. It notes potential resignations of South Vietnam leaders, prisoner exchange, and international supervision. Both sides seek Geneva Agreement adherence and a multilateral conference to guarantee rights and lasting peace.

Cates Weer Cota Oe Liberation Front Sania Thieu Tran van Huong Co Ohh NLF U.S Saigon South Vietnam Indochina Paris

Kissinger Reveals Hidden Paris Peace Mission Travel

Henry Kissinger disclosed secret trips to Paris for private Vietnam talks. He explained he changed planes and landed at a small airfield near Paris, noting he would not discuss details to preserve possible future use.

Washington Henry Kissinger Paris Vietnam Kissinger Nixon Europe Georges Germany China Peking CBS

Guntharp Appointed to Alabama Housing Office Board

Mayor Charles Guntharp was named Tuesday to the Alabama Development Office Advisory Committee for Factory-Built Housing. City Administrator Bill Dukes said the governor sent a letter informing him of the appointment. The board has five members.

Charles Guntharp Alabama Development Office Bill Dukes Guntharp George Wallace R.C Red) Bamberg

Publicity maps draw fire from Alabama Mountain Lakes chief

Robert B. Howard, executive director of AMLA, criticizes a state tourism map and the Alabama Has It All booklet for omitting Mountain Lakes attractions and some camping sites. He calls the materials in poor taste and says AMLA directors will send letters of protest to Pruett and Benton.

Alabama State Bureau of Publicity and Information Alabama Mountain Lakes Association Lake Guntersville Gulf Cheaha Wind Creek Joe Wheeler Monte Sano DeSoto Buck's Pocket Robert B. Howard Howard Pruett Benton AMLA Bureau of Publicity and Information Georgia LeGrange Pine Mountain Fdr State Park Callaway Gardens Columbus

Planes Would Stay In Area Despite Vietnam Withdrawal

Pentagon sources say Nixon peace plan ends U S bombing in Indochina but allows continued U S air presence in Thailand totaling eight squadrons of F4 Phantom aircraft plus B52 bombers. White House notes no Thai pullout in the plan. Defense officials compare Thai basing to NATO air power in Europe.

Washington Nixon U.S Indochina Defense Thailand Vietnam Pentagon White House United States Southeast Asia Treaty Organization SEATO Laos Cambodia North Vietnam Europe NATO Ho Chi Minh Trail Aos

Central State National Corp to expand banking in Alabama

Brock predicts a new trend in banking for the South with holding companies like Central State National Corp. After mortgage company purchases, offices will be opened at State National and Central banks in Decatur and Birmingham.

Central State National Corp Alabama South Brock U.S State National Decatur Birmingham

Collision Hurts One Involving Three Drivers

An 84 year old Decatur man, W. G. Pettey, was slightly injured in a two car collision at the intersection of 2nd St and 1st Ave SE Tuesday. He was a passenger in Frank Everett Pettey’s car. Frank and the other driver John E. Sherrod were not hurt.

Decatur 2Nd St 1St Ave W. G. Pettey

Missionary Conference and Community Classes At Local Centers

A schedule of events includes a Baptist World Mission conference led by Dr. Monroe Parker at Emmanuel Baptist Church with speakers Stephen Boughiers and Allan Sherrod, plus sewing classes at Hillsboro and Courtland community centers. Other items note a Pine Grove singing, Somerville Road School tea for retiring principal J D Reed, an interdenominational fellowship at Town Creek First Assembly, renewal services at Central United Methodist Church, a Trinity Fifth Sunday service at Colonial Rest Home, Optimist Club meeting at Holiday Inn, and Parents Without Partners gathering with speaker William L. Falls.

Monroe Parker Baptist World Mission B.W.M Emmanuel Baptist Church Kooken Ave Dr. Parker Stephen Boughiers Mexico Allan Sherrod Baptist World Mission Missionary Alters Coutimae Stephen Booghiers Joseph McMullen Joy Road Baptist Church Detroit Mich Decatur BWM Home Missionary Booghiers Sherrod Trinity United Methodist Church Colonial Rest Home Leroy McClendon G. S. Parker Sr Ann Burt

Community events wrap Decatur area schedule

Morning classes at Moulton Community Center and old Moulton High School at 9 a.m. free from Morgan-Lawrence Community Action Committee. Royal Arch Masons convocation and Rainbow for Girls meeting at Masonic Temple. Novice swim team meeting at Aquadome for children 11 and under. Bridge and officers elected at Morgan-Lawrence Limestone Association for Retarded Children. Gospel concert at Mossa United Methodist Church in Hartselle. Senior worship service at Summer Manor. Decatur Shrine Club annual meeting at Coach's Inn. Singing at First Assembly of God near Town Creek. Mrs. James D. Martin to speak at Decatur Inn lunch for Decatur Christian Women's Club. Nursery available at Central Methodist Church. reservations advised. Gospel singing at Mt. Hope Church in Lawrence County at 7 p.m.

Moulton Community Center Aquadome The Tar Swim Association Morgan-Lawrence- Limestone Association For Retarded Central Baptist Church Board of Directors James D Pat) Martin Gadsden Alabama Decatur Christian Women’s Club Decatur Inn Sally Powell Faulk Hartselle Central Methodist Church Peggy Newman Joyce Baker

Nixon plan to withdraw troops masks continued Vietnam war

The broadcast denounces Nixon as proposing a conditional withdrawal that leaves U.S. troops in place while U.S. POWs are freed. It accuses him of pursuing Vietnamization and propping up Nguyen Van Thieu with a sham election and grip on South Vietnam until just before a new political deadline.

Nixon U.S Thieu

Nixon proposals praised as positive by British Foreign Office

Reactions in Saigon were mixed among U S soldiers. Lt Gregg Hunter 25 said Americans want the war to end for both nations and noted POWs as a costly sacrifice. Capt John France 30 questioned sacrificing all others efforts if POWs return is the only gain while citing 50 000 American deaths for freedom.

Europe Nixon U.S Saigon Gregg Hunter John France Hunter Air Force

Bryant reads favorable exam results with caution

The public accounts examiner praised Bryant though noting errors. He says the office handles over 3 million dollars in tax money annually and aims to improve service by admitting and correcting mistakes. He also attacks a Senate chairman tied to Thieu, calling an election a farce, while Hanoi rejects Nixon cease-fire plans.

Bryant Senate Thieu Hanoi Nixon

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By Gaylord Shaw Jere Beasley McLain North Alabama Alabama Space and Rocket Center Pruett and Benton Hillsboro Community Center Courtland Community Center Morganawrence Community Action Committee Hillsboro Courtland Pine Grove Holy Church of Christ Somerville Road P.T.A J.D. Reed Education Association Assembly of God Town Creek James Edmondson Central United Methodist Church Tommy Tyson Goldsboro N.C Cliff McRae Optimist Club of Holiday Inn South St. John’s Episcopal Church Jackson St William L. Falls Decatur Area Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Decatur Assembly No. 26 Order of Rainbow For Mossa United Methodist Church T. J. Chitwood Summer Manor Decatur Shrine Club Coach’s Inn 14Th St. SE First Assembly of God Alabama 20 Mt. Hope Methodist Church Lawrence County Sears Kenmore Kenmore Portable Sears, Roebuck and CO
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