Phase 4 Preparations Near End Says Nixon
President Nixon told Republican Congress members that administration talks with business agriculture and labor over Phase 4 economic controls were nearing completion. He gave no date for a wage price plan but indicated action could come before the August 12 expiry of the current freeze.
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Nixon
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GOP
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Ford
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
White House
Powell Jury Being Chosen In 1971 Slay Murder Case
Powell and three companions face trial in Marietta for the 1971 killings of Dr. Warren Matthews and his wife Rosina at their suburban home. Defense motions dominated Monday as Judge Hames rejected a change of venue while appeals courts blocked prior moves to transfer the case. Powell is linked to the Decatur area and the proceedings include Larry Hacker Alton Wayne Ruff and Billy Richard Jenkins.
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Marietta
Decatur
James Hoyt Powell
Decatur High School
Warren Matthews
Rosina Matthews
Powell
Larry Hacker
Alton Wayne Ruff
Billy Richard Jenkins
Superior Court
Luther C. Hames Jr
U. S.district Court
Atlanta
5Th
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
District Court
Supreme Court
Wallace Taps Cullman Man to Pardon Board
W. R. Robinson of Cullman was appointed Monday night to the state Pardon and Parole Board succeeding Danny Long. Robinson said he would be the only member with prior prison field experience on the three man board.
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Montgomery
W. R. Robinson
Cullman
Danny Long
State Pardon and Parole Board
Robinson
Mitchell Denies Okaying Watergate Wiretapping
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell told the Senate Watergate committee he did not approve wiretapping but allowed limited cover-up steps. He insisted President Nixon likely unaware, rejected Magruder’s logs claim as false, and noted fear for Nixon’s re-election shaped his conduct. He testified without immunity.
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Atty
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
Nixon
Senate Watergate Committee
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Martha
All Angels
William G. Hundley
the Committee
Lady Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen of England on This Date
On this date in 1553 Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen of England. Athens weather forecast lists lows near 70 with a 40 percent rain chance today and 20 percent tonight and Wednesday. Tennessee Valley weather map and river page appear on page 11.
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Jane Gray
England
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Tuition Grants Bill Unconstitutional
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled a pending bill providing tuition grants to private college students unconstitutional. The Cost of Living Council ordered a nationwide audit of the petroleum industry to detect price control violations and assess the gasoline shortage. The Federal Reserve Board said it increased by 6.25 billion dollars its swap authority to support the dollar.
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Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
Washington
The
Cost of Living Council Today
Federal Reserve Board
U.S
Panel To Rewrite New Ethics Law
A watchdog committee on legislative morals in Alabama voted to rewrite a proposed ethics bill to require lawmakers to disclose all income sources. Sen. Bob Harris warned that without disclosure the bill would be meaningless.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Bob Harris
Morgan County
Boat Register Change Sparks County Protests In Alabama
A state order centralizing boat licensing to the Alabama Water Safety Division draws opposition from Morgan and Lawrence counties. Officials warn of lost revenue and greater inconvenience as boat owners will mail registrations rather than using local offices. protests expected as Oct 1 deadline nears.
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Tommy Stevenson
Alabama
Tom Shackleford
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Cleon Yates
Morgan County
Yates
Shackleford
Lawrence County
W. J. Lee
The
Dollar Opens Strong On European Markets
The US dollar strengthened across European markets with gains in London Paris Frankfurt Brussels and Zurich amid persistent uncertainty. Dealers cited stronger opening after Monday's rally aided by U S reserve indications despite denials and noted dollar rebound against the yen and Hong Kong dollar amid broader currency shifts.
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Europe
Paris
Frankfurt
Brussels
Zurich
U.S
Washington
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Peking's Bank
China
Second Man Held In Gentrys Antiques Robbery
A 22 year old Decatur man Bobby Lawrence Provens was charged with buying receiving or concealing stolen property related to Saturdays robbery of Gentrys Antiques at 501 Bank Street NE. He was arrested with Johnny Foster after money was recovered. Foster faces robbery and assault with intent to murder charges. Gentry is in serious condition in Huntsville Hospital ICU.
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Decatur
Gentry
Bank St. NE
Bobby Lawrence Provens
Vine St. NW
Provens
Johnny Foster
Cashin St. NE
Foster
G. C. Gentry
Huntsville Hospital
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