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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1971

Page

5

Calendar Of Local Events And Gatherings

A compiled calendar lists gospel concerts at Oak Ridge Methodist and singing at Caddo Congregational, tennis matches between Decatur Tennis Association and NASA, Eastern Star meetings, multiple family reunions, revival services at several churches, Vacation Bible School, Head Start information session, and a bus trip planning notice with contact numbers. Highlights include Soul Seekers and Vestal Family performances, and gatherings at Lawrence TV Sales, Loyd Glenn's cabin, and local churches.

Oak Ridge Methodist Church Oak Ridge

US and Soviet MIRV limits debated in defense pact talks

Officials say both sides could MIRV up remaining missiles and submarine forces. The United States favors limited antimissile sites and a supreme national interest clause to permit abrogation if security is at risk, while Moscow prefers parity or its own Moscow area defenses.

U. S Congress Washington U.S Minuteman Ural Mountains Moscow Helsinki

Countdown to Saturn V liftoff nears as fueling continues

The six day countdown for the Saturn V launch proceeds with final fueling of more than 800000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. The crew David R. Scott James B. Irwin and Alfred M Worden practice key maneuvers in simulators ahead of the 9 34 am EDT Monday liftoff.

David R. Scott James B. Irwin Alfred M. Worden Lunar Scott and Irwin Moon Earth

Divers shine in Point Mallard Invitational diving meet

Taylor Dunn wins 11-12 boys 3 meter dive at Point Mallard Invitational while Ivan Merritt takes Region III top. Diane Perry and Mark Hamilton lead with strong totals in 13-14 and 10-and-under events respectively. Birmingham’s Jenni Chandler tops 11-12 girls 3 meter at 308.30 and Julie Bachman leads Region II.

Diane Perry Scott McDonald Point Mallard Debbie Bonds Taylor Dunn Winston-Salem N. C Ivan Merritt Charlotte Merritt Dunn Mark Hamilton Birmingham Jenni Chandler Julie Bachman Bachman Mobile Barbara Logan Logan Stephen Greene Cligg McLaurin Greene McLaurin Drew Gunnels Holly Harrison Lisa Fister

Fire engulfs 12th floor of motel. guests evacuated

Smoke and flames poured from the 12th floor as guests and employees fled the hotel. Surviver Paul Hyde jumped from the balcony to the floor below. Firefighters, led by Assistant Chief McCrossen, battled the blaze to containment within an hour. Seven learnings include two trips down the stairs by security guard Charles Simon and last rites given to five victims by Chaplain Rev. Peter Rogers.

Paul Hyde Lafayette Ind Charles Simon Simon Peter’ Rogers Anthony Stemke

REA may accept board action on manager at Joe Wheeler plant

Sharrott challenged Matkin over leadership while Norwood suggested REA could accept the board's move. He noted REA owns 53 percent of Joe Wheeler's $12 million facility and has never rejected a manager in 20 years under the mortgage contract.

Norwood Rea Joe Wheeler

Amerson Drops Assault Charges

Macon County Sheriff Lucius Amerson says assault with intent to murder charges against Wilbert Dean Harris were dropped after local pressure. The case arose from a jail shootout in Tuskegee last Aug 22, with Amerson and Deputy Richard Coleman later acquitted on federal civil rights charges. Harris was tried July 14 for assault and battery, fined $100 and costs.

Tuskegee Ala Macon Lucius Amerson Wilbert Dean Harris Macon County Amerson Harris Richard Coleman Jr Coleman Opelika Circuit Clerk’s

Wage Earner Plan offers debt relief under court supervision

Debtors in distress may avoid bankruptcy by the Wage Earner Plan. Under court supervision they repay debts from future earnings over three years or more, with relief from wage garnishment and creditor harassment. Qualification depends on income, creditor agreement, and commitment to a frugal budget. Creditors gain a feasible path to recovery.

Wall Street Edges Higher Amid Slow Trading

Wall Street prices dipped and rose as the noon Dow Jones average advanced 0.37 to 887.05 amid thin activity. Declines led advances 5 to 3 on the NYSE as analysts noted investor weariness over the economy and a quieter market after two down sessions. National Cash Register fell about 1 percent to 40 after reporting earnings declines.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange

Probate notices and estate actions in Morgan County Alabama

Notices grant letters testamentary and probate hearings for the estates of Raymond Whitt Sr Pearl Whitt and E K Henson. Also bids open for three used cars by the Morgan County Board of Education with sale date July 30 1971. Executrix names Geraldine Whitt Aycock and Pearl Davis Henson cited. hearings set for August 6 1971.

Probate Court Raymond Whitt Bryan McAfee Morgan County Pearl Whitt Alabama Pearl Davis Henson E. K. Henson Grace Meador Drexel Avenue San Antonio Texas Mary Duncan Johnson Plantation Conroe Patty Duncan Powell Queensteck Drive Houston Morgan County Board of Education Morgan County Superintendent of Education Gay of Prigey

Senate OKs 1.4 Million for Three Chat tahoochee River Bridges

U S Senate approved a 1.4 million first year appropriation to improve three Chatta hoochee River bridges near Dothan as part of the 1972 Transportation funding. The total cost for the bridge work is 6.4 million dollars.

Washington Chattahoochee River U.S. Senate Jim Allen U.s.department of Transportation Allen Dothan

Cotton and grain prices listed for Decatur market

Decatur market offers cotton middling at 20.45 cents per pound with a cottonseed price of 40 dollars per ton. Milk prices show Grade A at 6.55 dollars per hundredweight and manufactured milk at 3.20 dollars per hundred. Feed grains include various No 2 and milling wheats, oats, barley and corn figures: No 2 White Shelled Corn 1.65, No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.35, No 2 Oats 0.60, No 2 Milling Wheat 1.30, No 2 Mile 2.10, Soybean 3.10, wood values and executive rate listed.

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Over the Counter Securities Update

NASD quotations reflect representative interdealer prices around 10 a.m. The interdealer market shifts throughout the day. Prices exclude retail markups markdowns or commissions.

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