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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1971
Page
5
A nationwide poll of 1501 adults conducted June 25 to 28 shows 56 percent of Republicans favor total U S troop withdrawal by July 1 next year and 71 percent in the West while 54 percent in the South oppose the plan. Younger voters favor the withdrawal more than older voters.
The analysis notes that Southern states hold a large share of U.S. illiterates with about 950 000 complete and 1 million functionally illiterate adults. It cites rising regional illiteracy despite national gains and warns that distrust of federal programs and weaker local systems hinder “right to read” initiatives.
Kissinger described his China trip prep and travel details. He traveled with two Secret Service agents to safeguard classified papers. Chinese authorities provided secrecy and a discreet arrival in Peking.
Collins and his wife Jey and their two children live at 2303 College St SE.
Criminal Justices Inc awarded a five year LEPA development contract, a move under investigation as federal auditors prepare a final report. The plan included a night secret police proposal later rejected amid publicity. Alabama LEPA director Bo Davis expects the audit in August and faces criticism over funding a two system approach.
The council approved a 52000 expenditure by the Municipal Utilities Board for gas department warehouse equipment. Rutledge Thomas and Bill Levin were named to the Regional Council of Governments board, effective September. Architect Bill Aycock was not reappointed. Mayor Gunthorp and other officials are automatically included on the board. A Morgan County High School summer class attended the session.
Beasley says his moves serve the people as he describes notables around the road bond issue and the Senate chairmanship. He contends the governor's road bond bill would have faced a floor clash, cites committee involvement, and criticizes Wallace allies while denying plans to run for governor. He notes Baxley ruling and Pelham presiding sparked political maneuvering, with Beasley predicting survival as lieutenant governor.
The schedule lists the Christian Women’s Fellowship at First Christian Church 7 30 p m. Morgan County Board of Registrars at the Courthouse 8 a m to 4 p m Tuesday Altrusa Club meets 7 30 p m at 2509 Spring St. with an eight member board. Wednesday Friendship Club 10 30 a m at Summer Manor Mrs Albert Sander program Friday career concert 7 30 p m Oak Ridge Methodist Church for Oak Ridge Cemetery Association featuring Soul Seekers of Hartselle and Vest arte. Decatur Christian Women’s Club luncheon 11 45 a m at the Decatur Inn Mrs Frank Barker Birmingham speaker music by Miss Gwen hitten. Dr Betty Vaughan Trinity Health Service speaks on A Woman’s Role in Public Health tickets 2 75 reservations via Mrs Ben Newman or Mrs Joyce Baker.
The Saigon government urges modalities for general elections under international supervision in both zones to pursue reunification. Washington officials gave no immediate comment while Paris talks sources expect rejection by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong.
AP reports a weaker stock day in New York with the Dow Jones average at 884.71, down 3.80 as declines outpace advances on the New York Stock Exchange by more than 2 to 1.
Wall Street losses spread across oils airlines tobaccos and motors with mixed results elsewhere. Analysts blame fears of higher rates hindering growth though a fresh Nixon China visit sparked speculative chatter and could lift markets if second quarter earnings fare well. Big Board movers include International Chemical & Nuclear down 2 percent Natomas 2 percent lower General Electric down 1 point Lockheed up fraction Swift & Co and Sperry Rand down with UNG notation. American Stock Exchange activity highlights Champion Home Builders.
Morgan County Alabama Circuit Court issues an order of publication in the case Peggy Joyce Johnson Complainant versus Kenneth Wayne Johnson Defendant. The defendant is over two years old with unknown residence after diligent inquiry. publication in Decatur Daily for four consecutive weeks is required, defendant to plead answer or demur within thirty days after publication. failure to respond may be taken as confessed. Register Gaynell Hall signs the order.
Market notes from Decatur list loan rates and middling inch figures, cottonseed at 40 per ton, milk at 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred, four percent ratios described. Prices for No 2 White Corn 1.65, oats unspecified, wheat 1.30, Milo 2.10, barley 0.80, yellow shelled corn 1.35.
NASD quotations show representative interdealer prices as of 10 a.m. on November 10. The interdealer market moves through the day with prices not reflecting retail markups or markdowns.
In Birmingham, egg prices moved higher in volume trading with large to medium up three cents and small steady at 22 to 23 cents per dozen. Large 37 to 38, medium 30 to 31, small 22 to 23 cents per dozen. Demand remains slow and supplies ample.
Produce prices at the Birmingham market include pole beans per bushel mostly 5.00 to 6.00 and round green beans 3.50 per bushel. Lima beans per pound 14.15, cabbage in 50 pound sacks 2.00 to 2.50. Sweet corn in hampers and sacks five dozen 1.00 to 1.25. Greens per dozen bunches collards 2.00, turnips 2.00 to 2.50, mustard 2.00 to 2.50. Tomatoes eight quart baskets 1.00 to 1.25, twenty pound cartons 2.00 to 3.00. Potatoes in 50 pound sacks and sweet potatoes bushels 4.00 to 5.00.
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