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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1972

Page

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Price Controls Spark Confusion as Questions Pile Up

Washington reports surge in IRS inquiries about pay and price rules under Nixon anti inflation measures. A 40 page booklet outlines rules as of Jan 1 while new rulings follow. The Cost of Living Council and Price Commission oversee prices and wages with broad exemptions and enforcement by 3000 IRS agents.

Washington Internal Revenue Service U.S Nixon Cost of Living Council Treasury John Connally Price Commission IRS

Post War Aid Proposal for Indochina Nabbed by Washington

The Nixon administration outlined a postwar reconstruction plan for Indochina worth up to 7.5 billion dollars over five years with North Vietnam tentatively eligible for about 2.5 billion. Strategists say the peace talks remain pivotal as Hanoi and the Viet Cong may press for assurances on South Vietnam's defense before negotiating seriously.

Washington North Vietnam U.S Indochina Nixon Administration Offars Administration Hanoi Nixon South Vietnam Rogers Saigon Henry A. Kissinger Paris United States

Two Morgan Schools Face Closure Decision

Morgan County Board of Education will decide Wednesday on a plan to close Neel and Moulton Heights elementary schools and transfer students to Danville and West Morgan high schools. A State Department survey of western county schools recommended permanent closures.

Morgan County Board of Education Neel Moulton Heights Danville West Morgan State Department of Education Westmoreland Morgan County George Nancarrow Francis Collier

It's A Knobby Kneed's World Follies at Austin High

The Junior Service League staged the annual Follies at Austin High School drawing more than 600 attendees. Readings and performances highlighted 116 on stage with notable numbers from Millie Floorshow Gang to Vegas Waltz featuring Sherwood Stewart and Nancy Stevens among others. Tickets were $2.50 with shows scheduled tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m.

Austin High School Decatur Las Vegas Vegas Sherwood Stewart Larry Lovelady Dr. Preston Brodgen Margaret Bacon Carol Holland Ellen O Barr Sara Alice Godwin Nancy Stevens John Woller Jean Spencer Ray Worth Pat Woller Judy Manning Pat Sexton Rae Hansberry Donna McAnnally Noel Shinn Phylliss Sidebotham George Hansberry Harold_Michelson Jim Kee Wth Bill Sims Frank Pate David Lorry Roger Gratwick Fred Osborn Roland Guice Bob Hosey Bob Howard Carolyn King Lil Jordan Liz Pilgrim Ed Kirby John Davis Martha Garrett Curtis Sellers Shirley McCrary George Cannon Bruce Fake Carl Stover Dalton Guthrie

Jones Marks 26th Year in the House on Capitol Hill

Rep. Bob Jones of Alabama celebrates a 26th anniversary in Congress and ranks 30th in seniority among 435 House members. As ranking member of Public Works and chair of the Flood Control and Internal Development Subcommittee, he shapes Tennessee Valley Authority legislation.

Washington Bob Jones Alabama House Capitol Hill Congress North Alabama House Public Works Committee Rep Jones Tennessee Valley Authority Carl Albert John Kennedy Richard Nixon

Second Tet Offensive Indicated By Buildup

AP reports a near Saigon clash ten miles from the capital as South Vietnamese rangers fight for seven hours east and southeast of the Quang Trung Training Center. The Saigon radio says 23 enemy dead and many documents captured while Bien Hoa base increases alert for a possible second Tet next month. No South Vietnamese casualties reported.

Saigon U.S Bien Hoa Quang Trung Central Highlands

Labor chief warns West Coast dock strike could halt recovery

Secretary Hodgson urged Congress to pass Nixon’s forcible settlement bill as the West Coast dock strike risks stalling the nation’s economic rebound. Clifford Irving subpoenaed by federal and city grand juries in Hughes autobiography case. Tet holiday nears with heightened U S military readiness amid Vietnamese actions in Bien Hoa and central highlands.

Washington J. D. Hodgson Congress Nixon New York Clifford Irving Howard R. Hughes Martin S. Ackerman

Feaster Convicted of Evading Taxes in Alabama

Former Alabama State Docks Director Houston H. Feaster was convicted by a federal jury on one count of evading about 14 000 in taxes for 1966. He was acquitted on seven other charges including evading 1965 1967 and 1968 taxes and four counts tied to bribes and kickbacks. The verdict followed a near nine hour jury deliberation and potential for a new trial.

Mobile Ala Alabama Houston H. Feaster Feaster George Wallace Thomas Clary Thomas M. Haas Clary Haas

Used Refrigerators Wanted in Decatur Daily Ad

Mr H W Faulkner sold his used refrigerator at low cost and 22 more responses show 22 others still want a used fridge. G E Refrigerator is offered in excellent condition for 25 dollars. Don’t let unused items collect dust sell them with a fast action Decatur Daily Want Ad. A 3 line ad for 10 days is only 4 dollars.

H. W. Faulkner Rigel Dr Decatur Daily

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