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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1973

Page

5

Holtzman suit wins injunction on Cambodia bombing

Rep Elizabeth Holtzman and three Air Force officers secure a favorable ruling from U S District Court Judge Orrin Judd. An injunction blocks further bombing without congressional authorization. The decision noted constitutional concerns over executive war powers.

Elizabeth Holtzman Brooklyn Air Force U. S Cambodia Congress U. S. District Court Orrin Judd

California board urged to pursue Nixon property tax probe

William M. Bennett, leader of the California State Board of Equalization, calls for a formal impartial investigation into underassessment of San Clemente Nixon properties. An expert estimates Nixon could owe up to sixty thousand dollars more in property taxes. The board will meet in Sacramento Monday and could authorize subpoenas if a majority approves.

San Francisco NYT Nixon White House California Bennett Sacramento

FDA invites public input in vast safety review of 533 food ingredients

The FDA announced a major progress report on its ongoing safety review of 533 ingredients generally recognized as safe. Scientists and laypeople may submit data or testify at a future hearing as part of the consumer protection effort led by Commissioner Alexander M. Schmidt.

Washington Nyt Food and Drug Administration F.D.A Alexander M. Schmidt Food and Drugs

Ottawa native Louis St Laurent Dies at 91

Louis St Laurent former prime minister of Canada from 1948 to 1957 died at his Quebec City residence. He was 91. Acting Prime Minister Mitchell W Sharp announced the death in the House of Commons as both chambers adjourned. Canada has lost a great leader, Sharp said, noting his work and name will be remembered nationwide.

Ottawa Nyt Louis St. Laurent Canada Quebec City Liberal Party House of Commons Mitchell W. Sharp Commons Senate Sharp

Nixon and McGovern dine with Shah in formal dinner

President Nixon met his 1972 Democratic opponent Senator George McGovern at a dinner hosted by the Shah of Iran. McGovern attended alone with his wife Eleanor as Nixon and McGovern exchanged smiles in the receiving line.

Washington Nixon George McGovern Iran Eleanor McGovern

Shah Pahlevi meets Nixon amid historic parallels

The Iranian emperor Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi meets President Nixon for a second round of talks after arriving Monday. A wall of embassy photos traces his ties with Truman Eisenhower Kennedy and Nixon. Panicky grocery buying worries Butz as price controls ease.

New York Nyt Shah Mohammed Riza Pahlevi Nixon Teheran Truman Eisenhower Washington Kennedy Iran

Cambodian Capital Hit by Heavy Shelling From Air Attacks

American B52s and F111s bombed areas west and south of Phnom Penh as insurgents fired rockets and 75mm shells killing 20 and wounding about 100 on the city outskirts. Bombs fell within 10 miles of the capital hitting Tuol Leap and Prek Thaot sectors and a crowded western slum near the airport.

Phnom Penh Tuol Leap Prek Thaot Pochengtong Phnom Penh

Wheat Goes Fast as Export Bookings Hit 916 Million Bushels

The July 6 export registrations show 916 million bushels booked for export, part of the 1972-73 total of 1.2 billion bushels including flour equivalents. Traders warn the early bookings hint at tight domestic demand if the harvest meets optimistic forecasts.

New. .York Nyt

Marshall Warned Truman On CIA Plans In 1947 Memo

Secretary of State George C. Marshall told President Truman in 1947 he had severe doubts about the proposed Central Intelligence Agency. His February 7 memorandum warned that the agency’s powers seemed almost unlimited and needed clarification as the National Security Act moved toward operation.

Washington Nyt George C. Marshall Harry S. Truman Central Intelligence Agency Marshall Truman State Department John C. Stennis Armed Services Committee C.I.A Watergate

Five Coast Guard men charged with conspiracy murder

Five Coast Guard enlisted men were charged with conspiring to murder two Coast Guard intelligence agents who were probing their alleged narcotics involvement. Three were arrested in a Greenwich Village bar and two on Governors Island, the district headquarters.

New York NYT Coast Guard F.B.I Greenwich Village Governors Island

Probes Mars 4 and Mars 5 Launch To Study Red Planet

MOSCOW AP Two unmanned Soviet space probes Mars 4 and Mars 5 race toward Mars to study the planet and near space. Tass says both craft operate normally and expect to reach Mars vicinity in mid February with equipment to explore Mars and measure the interplanetary medium along the path.

Moscow Mars Red Planet Tass Earth Kenneth Gatland British Interplanetary Society

Skylab 2 Countdown Rehearsal At Cape Canaveral

Skylab 2 Saturn 1B rocket vents liquid oxygen during fueling countdown at Cape Canaveral Florida. Astronauts Alan L. Bean Owen K. Garriott and Jack R. Lousma slated for a 59 day record Skylab mission starting Saturday.

Cape Canaveral Fla Alan L. Bean Owen K. Garriott Jack R. Lousma

Honorary Degree Mill Hit Exposed by NY Attorney General

New York Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz sues over the London Institute of Applied Research selling fake honorary degrees for 25 to 100 dollars. Diners Club settles to stop charging cards and pays costs. 808 buyers, total proceeds over 50,000 dollars since 1972, were involved. The institute lacks royal charter and accreditation. owners John Bear and James Campbell admit degrees are worthless. British consulate confirms no power to grant degrees.

NYT New York London Institute of Applied Research New York State New York State Atty Louis J. Lefkowitz Supreme Court George Postel Diners Club Lefkowitz The London Institute Institute American Express Master Charge Attorney General's Office Intellectual Digest Signature Isle of Wight England John Bear James Campbell Bear Britain

Calendar of Events Highlights Local Church and Club Activities

Mrs. Joyce Hopping of Atlanta will speak to the Christian Women's Club at 11 45 a.m. at the Decatur Inn. Rev. Wayne Fields will lead a 1 a.m. worship service at Summer Manor. Gospel sings feature multiple groups at Liberty United Methodist, Shiloh Baptist, and Lebanon Methodist churches. Horse show at Decatur Saddle Club arena starts 6 30 p.m. Various revival meetings, reunions, and a TOPS club gathering are listed with times and locations across Decatur, Athens, Falkville, Addison, Florette, and surrounding areas. Donations encouraged for a Betty Sue Jones benefit. Band enrollment info for Moulton students and Red Cross donation drive noted.

Joyce Hopping Atlanta Christian Women’s Club Decatur Inn Wayne Fields Brookhaven Baptist Church Summer Manor

Alabama House approves 10 million for school building needs

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a $10 million bond issue for grammar and secondary school facilities. Earlier, the panel OK’d a $50 million bond for state colleges and universities. In Alabama, draft beer sale becomes legal in St. Clair County after Governor Wallace took no action on the local bill.

Montgomery Ala House Ways and Means Alabama George C. Wallace St. Clair County Wallace

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