REA urges permanent manager for Joe Wheeler Co Op
A four member REA team urged Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Co-Op to hire a permanent manager before the August 14 meeting in Moulton. The report criticized using an acting manager for 42 months and recommended advertising for 3 to 6 applicants. It cited past unbudgeted spending and lack of a formal work plan while noting the board member support for the acting manager.
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Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Joe Wheeler Electric
Co-Op
Moulton
Richard E. Richer
Kenneth Sharrott
Sharrott
Sharrett
Alabama
Joe Wheeler
Pat Matkins
Matkins
Hartselle
Thieu denounces NBC drug story as slander
Saigon president Nguyen Van Thieu rejected an NBC television report alleging he financed his re election campaign with funds from the illegal drug trade. Thieu called the charges sensational and a disgrace to journalism, while American officials noted no proof and cited unnamed sources. Rumors of drug involvement by South Vietnamese officials have circulated for some time. See THIEU On Page B-6
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Alvin Shuster
New York Times
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Republic of Vietnam
Thieu
NBC
U.S. Army
South Vietnam
Ghosts of the past haunt Alabama Senate divide
In Montgomery the old economy bloc resurfaces in the Senate with a drive for fiscal restraint and orderly government. The newly formed majority pledges away from an anti administration stance, while Gov. Wallace and Lt. Gov. Beasley clash over control as Beasley asserts the line. See GHOSTS On Page B4.
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Montgomery
Ala
James E. Folsom
Senate
Bruce Henderson
George C. Wallace
Jere Beasley
Beasley
Wallace
FTC probes energy industry marketing claims
Federal Trade Commission launches investigation into energy firms for potentially deceptive advertising in claims about motoring and the open road. The probe aims to curb exaggerated assertions and protect consumers, signaling a tougher stance on oil company branding practices.
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Lee Sentell
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
FTC pushes unit pricing amid consumer protection drive
The FTC moves forward with demands for unit pricing on groceries and car ads as it expands its bid to regulate commercial products. Critics say Congress resists, while the commission presents itself as a pioneer in protecting consumers.
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FTC
Commission
FBI Nabs Two In Bomb Plot
Two men were arrested in New York and San Francisco as they attempted to extort payoffs by threats to bomb airliners. John Berry, 40, received 50 000 in Manhattan after signaling an Aer Lingus flight would be bombed. Warren Cooksey, 46, of New Orleans, was seized in San Francisco while trying to collect several hundred thousand dollars for a United Airlines DCI flight to Hawaii. No bombs were found and the Irish airliner was diverted to Boston for search.
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Associated Press
New York
San Francisco
FBI
John Berry
East Village
Manhattan
Berry
New York Daily News
Shannon
Warren K. Cooksey
New Orleans
United Air Lines
DCI
Hilo
Hawaii
Cooksey
Bureau
United Flight
Kennedy Airport
Logan Airport
Boston
Venereal disease rises among American youth
Health officials warn venereal disease is increasing among teenagers, with serious outcomes including blindness and death. The Decatur Daily reports on the growing public health concern and emphasizes education and prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Roosevelt Secures Party Nomination for Third Term
On this date in 1939 the Democratic National Convention in Chicago nominated Franklin Delano Roosevelt for a third term. The news item appears in a Daily Calendar style brief with weather notes and local ad lines.
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Chicago
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Chinese Appear Pleased Over Pending Nixon Trip
In Peking Chinese officials express pleasure about President Nixon's planned visit while offering no details on Kissinger-Chou En Lai talks. Officials show interest in China's UN Security Council seat and Melvin Lairds Japan visit, signaling a firm stance.
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James Reston
New York Times
Peking
China
Nixon
Henry
A. Kissinger
Chouen-Lai
Foreign Office Information Department
Chen Chu
Kissinger
White House
Peking Radio
United Nations
Melvin Laird
Japan
Security Council
People’s Republic of China
Blount Attacks Press At Alabama Legion Convention
Winton Blount head of the U S Postal Service accused the press and liberal circles of bias against Vietnam veterans during a luncheon at the Alabama American Legion convention. He urged veterans groups to broaden ranks and challenged media coverage of the war and antiwar protests.
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Montgomery
Ala
U.S. Postal Service
Winton Blount
Blount
Washington
Vietnam
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Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Energy Industry
GO Lawosh
Athens
Tennessee Valley
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