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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1975
Page
1
Investigators probe bribery allegations involving Mobil Oil Corporation and Standard Oil Co. as authorities review the listed contact Seese Bete and related documents. The effort centers on potential improper payments within corporate operations.
The Northrop Corp admitted paying 450000 in bribes in 1972 and 1973 earmarked for two Saudi generals. A Swiss-based firm received 18 million in commissions for overseas aircraft sales. Gen. Paul Stehlin appears on Northrop payroll while a French Assembly VP. Other firms named include Gulf Oil, Ashland Oil, Phillips Petroleum, Minn. Min., American Ship Building, and United Brands in widening inquiries.
Priceville voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide four city council seats two through five at Priceville School and to vote in a statewide referendum on two amendments. The first would authorize a 45 million dollar Mobile docks bond to use with the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway project and the second would institute regular annual legislative sessions. Local groups split on the annual sessions amid industry concerns and cost considerations.
Victoria Fyodorova, daughter of a Russian actress and an American admiral’s wartime romance, married Pan Am pilot Frederick Polly in a private Stamford ceremony. Justice of the Peace Loren H. Jaffe confirmed the civil wedding at a private home with a small group present. The couple reportedly left the country after the ceremony and Polly, 36, maintains a Stamford home.
A 13-year-old Athens youth set a world record by swinging 106 continuous hours Friday. He slept most of the weekend and is now up and moving briefly, according to partner Allan Hamman. Danny Hartley was disqualified Wednesday due to illness.
Weather forecast notes high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s today and Tuesday with lows in the mid 60s and a 50 percent rain probability through Tuesday. The entry references a weather page and river map on page 2 and ends with a local motto.
Sheffield High School coach Roland D. Atkins was named head football and baseball coach at Austin High School at a city board meeting. Atkins, 37-17-1 Sheffield record, aims to build a strong program with community support. Lorenzo Jackson named assistant principal at Austin.
Major banks nationwide lowered their prime rate to 7 percent after First National City Bank reduced to 6 percent on Friday. The move follows an earlier rate cut by the Big Bank. Washington reporters note the Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from four men labeled by a lower court as foot soldiers of the Watergate break‑in.
Rep. Bob Jones remains in good condition at City-County Hospital La Grange Ga after injuries from a bus logging truck crash Friday. Mrs Jones also injured with a broken ankle and is in good condition. Another patient at Martin General Hospital is Mrs Bill Nichols wife of Rep Bill Nichols.
Gov George Wallace rejects Democratic rivals' doubts about his 1976 bid saying he is in good health and has only the people with him. Louisiana Gov Edwin Edwards and Minnesota Gov Wendell Anderson predict he won’t win the nomination. Wallace cites a medical scare and uses a wheelchair while defending his stance against pledging support.
Decatur Water Department aims to begin a two mile submarine pipeline to connect Burningtree Mountain and subdivision to the city system, replacing unreliable well water. The project would serve more than 150 customers but faces possible delays over a right of way permit from the Fish and Wildlife Department due to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Approval from Army Corps of Engineers TVA and environmental agencies is also needed. If permit issues arise the city may reroute the line.
More than 230 people from around North Alabama attend the Purchasing Management Association of North Alabama event at Burningtree Country Club. The 80 association members and guests tee off at 7:30 a.m. and gather for a hospitality hour at 7 p.m. with dinner at 7:45. Speaker at the dinner is Joe Dean, former LSU star.
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