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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
1
The Decatur City School Board approves a less restrictive dress code for high school students, requiring neat, clean attire and sandals with shirts and long pants for boys. Girls are limited on shorts and indecent outfits. Policy may be reexamined if issues arise, while elementary and middle schools stay under prior rules.
President Nixon accused Hanoi of propaganda and said critics who back end the war resolutions signal the communists to stall peace talks. He defended Vietnam policy, warned against immediate bombing halt, and urged negotiations as the quickest path to end the war.
TOKYO AP reported North Vietnam predicted McGovern's US election would bring a peaceful settlement to the Vietnam problem. ALGIERS AP confirmed Lin Piao died last year in a plane crash while fleeing to the Soviet Union after an alleged plot against Mao. WASHINGTON AP noted Sen. Eastland, a Mississippi Democrat, was chosen president pro tempore of the Senate, succeeding Eliender.
State officials will inspect Albert P. Brewer High School at Florette on Thursday in a pre acceptance review before the $2 million facility is accepted. The school near completion will house top grades from Union Hill Priceville Eva Cotaco and Ryan districts. If accepted a dedication is planned for Aug. 27. Supt. George Nancarrow said the inspection and dedication will occur at a Morgan County Board of Education meeting where trustees for fourteen schools were named. Trustees include F. E. Burleson and Charles Quinn.
A secret government analysis by the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs suggests that the amount of high quality heroin smuggled into the United States from Southeast Asia is larger than previously realized. The Strategic Intelligence Office prepared the report last month, highlighting increased trafficking and ties to organized crime.
SAN FRANCISCO AP Senator Thomas F. Eagleton calls columnist Jack Andersons claim of a drunken driving record a damnable lie and a low blow aimed at derailing his Democratic ticket run with Senator George McGovern. He says he will stay on the ticket and cited past speeding citations with no arrests for drunken or reckless driving.
Roger Millsap of 601 Logwood Rd Hartselle sold a Fedders air conditioner for 190 dollars. The Decatur Daily notes nine additional inquiries from interested buyers, indicating substantial demand for the item. Contact 773 5815 for details.
Birmingham Mayor George G. Seibels Jr greeted 158 British houseguests from Decatur families in city hall. He spoke of past problems and misconceptions abroad, saying Birmingham is at its best today. Rev. David Beer noted the town’s improvement since his earlier visit and thanked the host city.
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