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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1971

Page

3

Senate Extends Draft for Two More Years Amid Votes

The Senate voted 67 to 23 to reject a switch to an all volunteer force two years ahead of the 1973 target and 49 to 43 to reject a one year limit. The draft extension to June 30 remains, with McGovern Hatfield Indochina funding cutoff facing a June 18 vote.

Carl P. Leabsdorf Associated Press Washington Senate House Nixon Mark C. Hatfield R-Ore Richard S. Schweiker R-Pa Indochina George S. McGovern D-S.d Mark O. Hatfield U.S

Local Bus Routes and Store Stops Across Multiple Communities

The document lists numerous stopping points for daily routes including Glendale, Cloverleaf Market, Forest Chapel, Danville area stores, farms, schools, churches, and farms. It shows times ranging from early morning to early afternoon at varied places such as Oak Ridge, Cedar Lake, Danville, and Hector.

25th Body Found In Yuba City

A fifth body is found in Yuba City area with 25th discovery near Jack Sullivan ranch. Sheriff Whiteaker warns more graves may exist as investigators probe murders tied to Juan Corona, a farm labor contractor. Infrared photos aid search while Corona pleads innocent and faces June 16 hearing.

Yuba City Calif Feather River Roy D. Whiteaker Juan V. Corona Yuba County Whiteaker Jack Sullivan Ranch Ly Corona Sutter County

Party Boss Lashes Out At Wallace Over Alabama Democrats

Montgomery Alabama AP party chairman Robert Vance accuses Gov George Wallace and Dr John Cashin of trying to kill the Alabama Democratic Party. He cites bills on presidential elector primaries and loyalty pledges as efforts to split the party ahead of the 1972 election.

Montgomery Ala Democratic Party George C. Wallace Alabama Robert Vance Birmingham Wallace John Cashin National Democratic Party of State Democratic Executive Committee National Party Vance

Merger Defeated by Alabama West Florida Conference Delegates

For the second year a proposed merger of black and white United Methodist groups was defeated by white Alabama West Florida Conference delegates. The final tally was 302 to 324. After the vote, youths led singing of We Shall Overcome as about half the conference rose to join.

G. Stanley Frazer St. James United Methodist Church Montgomery Frazer Church Kingdom of God Paul A. Duffey First United Methodist Church

Joe E. Lewis Dies in New York Hospital at 69

Veteran nightclub comedian Joe E. Lewis died at Roosevelt Hospital in New York at age 69 after collapsing in his Warwick Hotel suite. He had a history of strokes and diabetes and was known for his foghorn voice and low comedy in major cities and casinos.

New York Joe E. Lewis Roosevelt Hospital Warwick Hotel Lewis Las Vegas Joe Chicago W. C. Fields Gin Mills Lower East Side Westbrook Pegler Abel Green Variety Martha Stewart Richard Maney Murray Robert Gordon

Discrimination Hearings Ended in Mobile Police Case

Federal court trial of black Mobile police officers claims discrimination in hiring duties and promotions, with oral testimony ended Friday. Judge Virgil Pittman set July deadlines for briefs, with case to be submitted after replies. Chief Ed McLean testified he had no objection to black hires or promotions.

Mobile Ala USS Virgil Pittman Police Ed McLean

Cholera Toll Rises in India as Refugee Crisis Deepens

In Nadia District near Calcutta officials report a grim cholera outbreak killing thousands in East Pakistani refugees. Officials say cremation fuel shortages force burials, with Hindu refugees suffering while India struggles to supply aid, medicines, and shelter amid the border influx.

Calcutta Nadia Krishnagar Uma Shanker New Delhi India

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