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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
1
Sen Hubert Humphrey in Huntsville criticizes Republicans for neglecting the South and says the 1972 Democratic nominee will campaign in Dixie. He recalls 1968 disorganization and asserts Democrats are now more unified and ready to wage a nationwide effort.
Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley announced the state will dismiss all criminal cases handled by justices of the peace after August 1 as part of abolishing the JP system. He said letters will go to sheriffs and Public Safety Director Col. W L Allen detailing plans. Baxley cited federal rulings from 1966 but said they were ignored for five years and noted civil JP cases remain unaffected. He expects legislature to create inferior courts to take over criminal matters and warned counties may face overloads in county courts. Morgan and Lawrence counties will not press cases to JPs after the deadline, pending state action.
Gov. George C. Wallace told a U S Senate Rural Development subcommittee in Montgomery that middle America is trapped between radical elements and tax exempt foundations. He urged ending exemptions and making foundations pay taxes on their funded programs.
Senator Hubert Humphrey heard talks on the Tennessee Valley finding “the good life” with jobs and balanced growth. He praised valley leaders in business industry and agriculture and urged optimism ruling out belief the country’s best days are past.
In Paris U S officials call the Viet Cong withdrawal and prisoner release package unacceptable in its current form. Ambassador Bruce notes possible omissions and demands clarification on withdrawal scope while Viet Cong leaders press for timelines and safer exit terms.
Morgan County United Fund budget committee approved three agency grants and raises for two full time employees. Agencies funded include Cotaco Communities League Eva Activities Association and the Decatur Boys Club. Don Donner said appropriations are subject to weekly review and may change.
In Miami Beach delegates chose Frank E. Fitzsimmons as president of the Teamsters, marking the formal end of James R. Hoffa's four year imprisonment era. The action comes as the union seeks stability amid past turmoil.
Highs today and Friday around 96 with lows tonight near 70. A 20 percent chance of rain this afternoon and on Friday. Complete weather map and river page available on A3. It’s a privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
The Alabama Seedsmen's Association holds a two day meeting in Decatur with about 200 attendees. The program includes a Seedsmen Open golf tournament at Burningtree and a 7 30 a m business session at the Decatur Inn. Lucian Cox moves to president as Dr George R Walker addresses the group.
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