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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1973
Page
10
Dan Freeman serves as president with Curtis Johnson Woodrow Jones and Misher Almon listed as directors for the Lions officers.
Huntsville Madison County Jetport may close after a funding clash with airlines over increased operating costs. Ed Mitchell says federal rules require users to cover added safety and security costs, while carriers argue for nationwide rate adjustments. Southern Airways' Dick Price notes the impracticality of seeking a board-wide fare rise for a single airport.
Roberts argued Alabama docks must be modernized to stay competitive with Gulf ports the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway and the proposed Ameraport superport. He urged funding from the Senate's $50 million bond issue and cited mental health care and prison reform as top 1973 legislative priorities amid public apathy.
Nixon concedes Haldeman and Ehrlichman shared concern about White House issues not to be told. He denies detailed knowledge, saying he learned of actions only from Senate testimony. Separately, Huntsville airport landing fees rose from 30 to 55 cents per 1000 pounds, but airlines refuse the 25 cent increase as excessive. only two Southern airports charge more.
Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley asked the Alabama Senate to pass a bill creating a fulltime lieutenant governor with duties including directing the Development Office and cabinet member status. The measure sets a $22 500 annual salary, nine staffers, and would take effect for the 1974 elected successor. Beasley said the office would stay open to public input and upgrade the state’s governance.
Senators chided administration leaders for delays while vowing to cut off debate on nonessential bills. House members returned after a three hour recess to tackle a repeal of the Sunday closing law as leaders urged a special committee to escape the current impasse. Meanwhile currency and gold markets moved with the dollar rising in London and Tokyo and gold slipping to 120.16 an ounce.
Miss Kidd testifies she was forced to shoot Mrs. Matthews by Creamer and Ruff after being dragged from a carport with Warren Matthews. She says Creamer and Ruff ordered the killing and that she was kept as Creamer’s partner. The trial before Judge Luther Hames Jr. resumes today.
Mrs. Jones explains the need to clear out camping gear utensils glassware and books as their married daughter Becky 26 and son T M Jones III 20 move away. Joe Speegle Daily classified manager presented her a $25 check saying the ad will run free.
Airman Curtis Folds son of Mr and Mrs Oneal Folds has graduated at Sheppard AFB Texas from the Air Force medical supply specialist course and is assigned to Zechbrucken AB Germany. Airman Larry G Perry son of Mr and Mrs Billy G Perry has graduated at Sheppard AFB from the surgical assistant course and is assigned to Maxwell AFB Alabama. Both are 1971 and 1972 graduates of Holly Pond High School and Austin High School respectively.
Wichita Falls Texas News notes Airman James D. Prater has completed training at Sheppard AFB to repair current Air Force jet aircraft and will be assigned to Craig AFB Alabama. He is a 1969 Speake High School graduate and his wife Brenda is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Cole of Hartselle.
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