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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
1
Washington reports the two-site Safeguard Missile Defense System would cost nearly 9 billion dollars, close to the 12-site plan in earlier estimates. About 3.5 billion more is needed for Grand Forks AFB and a Washington defense screen, with 250 million for nuclear warheads.
McGovern’s bid gains steam as Muskie may release delegates and back him. Sources say Maine senator could abandon his campaign and endorse McGovern, potentially giving him access to about 166 delegates and closing in on the 1509 needed for Miami Beach. Humphrey prices his odds on a later, multiple-ballot path while awaiting a stronger tally.
The United Fund of Morgan County changed its name to United Way of Morgan County at a Wednesday board meeting, effective immediately pending member approval at December's annual meeting. Executive director Ira Lay said the move aligns with a national unification trend, with Curtis Sellers and Barrett Shelton Jr. among attendees in Washington, D. C. The organization will relocate headquarters to the First National Bank building due to urban renewal, and two board members will coordinate with 27 agencies. Leaders cited a fall fundraising theme, Thanks To You Its Working the United Way.
Rail traffic resumed on the damaged Southern Railway river bridge as workers continued repairs to the swing span struck by a barge Tuesday. The Tennessee Valley Authority described the antiquated span as hazardous and it will likely stay closed through the weekend, though loaded barges slipped under the bridge in the afternoon.
Dale Eads, coowner, reports thieves crawled through a wall hole at Big Bear Supermarket early today and stole cigarettes and other items valued over $1,000 plus cash. A sledge hammer left at the scene hints at the break in between Big Bear and Morningside Laundry.
North Alabama faces a 25 day drought easing into lawns gardens and some crops. Morgan County agent Harry Houston says crops overall are fine but corn and soybeans and gardens suffer while soybeans wait for rain. Jetport rainfall 0.1 inch in 25 days, National Weather Service reports scarce showers elsewhere. Agriculture Commissioner Beard cites statewide risk with wheat oat fields burned and corn and soybeans endangered. Page reference See DRY On A-7.
In Briets Weiden Germany a Czechoslovak pilot was shot dead during hijacking of an airliner carrying 11 aboard en route to West Germany. In Washington the Senate Finance Committee approved Medicare drug coverage for chronically ill aged. In London Britain and the United States signed a new extradition treaty including return of drug traffickers and hijackers.
In 1872 Congress authorized penny post cards marking a milestone in mail service. The note appears in a Daily calendar section alongside classic notices and local weather guidance for Athens and surrounding areas.
Alabama Governor George Wallace, on the Miami Beach scene amid Democratic convention preparations, is pitched as a major force likely to influence the ticket. Wallace’s strategist Charles Snider says Wallace must participate to boost the party’s November chances and hints at potential concessions to align with Wallace’s philosophy. Snider comments on Wallace’s stance toward war, draft dodgers amnesty, and marijuana legalization as the race evolves.
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