Inflation Still Rising As Officials Claim Progress
The article reports June consumer prices rising 0.6 percent after May’s 0.5 percent gain, with Treasury and White House officials insisting inflation is under control while critics argue progress is insufficient. It notes statements by Paul McCracken and Arthur Burns on inflation trends and policy effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
John B. Connally Jr
White House
Nixon
Paul McCracken
Council of Economic Advisers
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
McCracken
Capitol Hill
Arthur F. Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Burns
Decatur Area Friday Weather Review and Forecast
High reached 80 at noon with a 70 degree low. Tonight 54 to 58 then Sunday 76. Today clearing and cool with a 20 percent rain chance. Sunday fair and mild. Climate data show Friday high 80 low 70 average 74, 4 degrees below normal. Precipitation trace for day, 4.68 inches month, 34.36 year, above normal by 3.61 inches. Sunrise 5:56 a.m. sunset 7:49 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Beasley Undergoes Outpatient Tests for Limp in Alabama
Alabama Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley is in two to three days of outpatient hospital tests at University Hospital to determine the cause of a limp. A spokesman said the leg and foot issue is not serious enough for hospitalization and further steps depend on test results. An aide accompanied Beasley at a Birmingham hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Jere Beasley
University Hospital
Beasley
North Alabama Death Rates Compared to National Averages
North Alabama shows a lower overall death rate from all causes than state and national levels. However four counties Marion Morgan Marshall and Winston report death rates above the national average.
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North
Alabama
Marion
Morgan
Marshall
Winston Counties
Health Worker Brings Global Experience to Alabama Role
Pat Srinivas left Alabama nearly 20 years ago to study archaeology in New York and returned after marrying in New York. She lived 12 years in India helping to establish a leprosy colony near Delhi and working with Fulbright scholars, then settled in Montgomery in 1965 to lead Community Activities for the Tri-County District Health Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Srinivas
Alabama
New York
India
Tri- County
Bethany
Delhi
Srinivas
Bethany Village
United States Educational Foundation
Fulbright
Srinivases
U.S
Montgomery
Monsanto Co
Rabi
Auburn University
Nina
Decatur High School
Pravin
Health Service coordinator and Srinivas family history
Mrs. Srinivas leads volunteer coordination with paid staff and publishes an inter departmental newsletter. She designs pamphlets and department displays and plans community outreach while hoping to publish a service newsletter. Pat Srinivas studied art history and sculpture in college then archaeology in New York before moving to India with Kandala Srinivas.
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Srinivas
Wesleyn College
Atlanta
Pat
New York
Kandala Srivinas
India
Georgia Youth Shot To Death Near Florence
Florence police said a 10 year old from Marietta Georgia was accidentally shot and killed Friday by his 13 year old sister. The .22 caliber pistol was discharged in his face after the father left the gun on a car seat at a bait shop on Alabama 20.
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Florence
Georgia
James Ernest Lard
Marietta
Alabama 20
McGee and Jenkins Honored at City Luncheon
Assistant City School Superintendent Dr. Jerry McGee was honored at a downtown luncheon. Retiring director William Jenkins was also honored. McGee will leave next month for an administrative post at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. City School Supt Curtis Sellers presented plaques and praised their service. A replacement for McGee has not yet been chosen.
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Jerry McGee
Holiday Inn
City School Central
William Jenkins
McGee
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
City School
Curtis Sellers
Emergency numbers and crisis contacts listed for Alabama regions
Decatur Daily lists emergency numbers for Fire Department Sheriff and law enforcement across Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties. It includes Crisis Call Center 355 8000 and guidance to dial 0 if unsure which number to call. Also notes department lines for Athens and holiday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Sel
Cullman Publisher Urges Quality Journalism Education in Alabama
Robert Bryan publisher of the Cullman Times urged Alabama colleges to improve journalism programs at the APA summer convention in Biloxi. He called for balanced curricula combining reporting editing and liberal arts to prepare graduates for modern newspaper work as over 200 attendees listened.
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Biloxi
Miss
Alabama Press Association
Alabama
Robert Bryan
Cullman Times
APA
Bryan
Association
Apollo 15 prepares for lunar landing as separation completes
On the Moon a new phase begins as Apollo 15 separates from the command ship Endeavour. Scott and Irwin don space suits and ready the Falcon for its descent while Mission Control monitors orbit and maneuvering rockets.
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Mission Control
Scott
Moon
Lunar
Earth
Sea of Serenity
Apennines
Irwin
Endeavour
Falcon
Worden
Birmingham Bank Says It Holds Mineral Rights in Bankhead Forest
James Vance senior vice president of First National Bank of Birmingham said the bank controls the mineral rights but not the surface rights in Bankhead National Forest. The bank has contracted with Peabody Coal Co. of Evansville Indiana for those mineral rights.
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Birmingham
First National Bank of Birmingham
Bankhead National Forest
James Vance
Peabody Coal Co
Evansville
Ind
Lawrence
Franklin
Winston
Vance
Arthur
Woody
Alabama
National Forests
Bankhead
Helton family appeals for stolen recorder amid illness
The Helton family from Green River Wyoming now in Denver seeks the return of a recorder and tape after a thief about nine years old took them. Mrs Helton, battling osteosarcoma and fading health, hopes the project helps dying mothers facing childrearing.
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Helton
Lyn
Tom
Jennifer
Denver
Green River
Wyo
Steelworkers seek settlement as leaders near nationwide strike
Progress counts and private talks push the sides toward a settlement as 600 local Steelworkers leaders prepare to decide Saturday whether to accept a contract or launch the first nationwide steel strike in 12 years. Molony reports limited progress and hopes for a new offer. counts urges both sides to review positions to avoid a nationwide walkout.
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Molony
Counts
Senate weighs $500 million cap on Lockheed rescue bill
Opposition pockets strongest against aiding a single firm as senators plan to revive the House passed bill with a $500 million loan guarantee cap. Sen. Proxmire has delayed action but could allow a vote if the amendment passes while leaders seek to shut off debate. The plan also trims bank interest on guaranteed loans to reflect the guarantees.
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Senate
House
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Ashley
Drafts, Filibuster, and Draft Lottery Loom in Senate Action
Senators debate a compromise on war draft amendment with Mansfield’s language and a possible filibuster by Cranston. Javits calls it inadequate but expects a vote to end the filibuster and send the draft bill to Nixon. The draft law expires June 30 and a lottery is set for Aug 5 amid threats to cancel the process if authority lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Nixon
House
Stennis
House Armed Services
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Secretary of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Selective Service
Curtis W. Tarr
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Tarr
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Senet
Appen
Decatur, Alabama
Qmattelis Cosseannten
Sanday
Taveskx
Nashville
Pany
McGee, Jenkins
Sellers
Highway Patrol
Fire Department
Morgan County
Limestone County
Athens
Lawrence County
Cullman
Decatur Daily
Annie Laurie Gunter
George C. Wallace
Gunter
Wallace
Willie Gayle Jr
Tutwiler
L. B. Sullivan
Johnson
State Prison
Birmingham Bank
Bill Baxley
Lee's Industries
Here
Lee
Earl Perkins
Vietnam
Ligon
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