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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1975
Page
5
The Pathet Lao proposes looser laws on opium cultivation and sale in Laos, threatening a UN program to discourage opium farming. The campaign targets Meo and Yao tribal areas around Vang Vieng and VIENTIANE, drawing American concern and accusations of imperialism.
In Bhavnagar district a rural polling place clash between rival political worker groups left three dead and 16 injured while another confrontation in Ahmedabad between Congress and Jan Sangh caused more injuries. Voting proceeds through Wednesday as Indira Gandhi campaigns across 19 districts.
Cape Verde Islands voters set a June 30 election for their first representative assembly as they chart the country's path toward independence from Portugal on July 5. The PAIGC guerrilla movement seeks unity of Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, with leaders including Cmdr. Pedro Pires and Joa quim Baro active on the islands.
A Brookings Institution study calls the current pay system an anachronistic muddle and urges overhaul. It argues the United States pays more than necessary to field forces and warns manpower costs will burden the defense budget and hinder national security and domestic programs.
Project official Godwin notes costs must be weighed against local customer service benefits. Permits must be issued or denied before final estimates. Work may be done in house to reduce costs and avoid contracting. Fall timing aligns with low Tennessee River levels and dry weather. Public complaints are due by June 27 with Crops of Engineers or the water department. Construction is expected to take six to nine weeks.
Sheffield Alabama A and M University promotes Jackson to replace Bear Whitsett as principal following Dr J W Sailors resignation. City Superintendent Byron Nelson praises two hires as qualified. Nelson notes athletic program goals with coaches Atkins and Jones. In Israel, border clashes end with a fatal Arab casualty after a hitchhiking queue incident.
Rising Sun Lodge 29 meets at 6 30 p.m. for B A degree work. A film Burning Hell screens at 7 p.m. at United Pentecostal Church. Various clubs, circles, and church groups host meetings, rehearsals, and services through the week across Decatur and nearby towns.
A gospel singing is set for 7 30 p m at First Holy Church of Christ featuring Kings Messengers. The event invites worshipers to an evening of spiritual songs and community worship.
Maheu and attorney avoid questions as the panel plans further action on Mr. Maheu. The committee awaits testimony from Richard Bissell former CIA official, with a decision on releasing the commission report expected at a 6 30 p m CDT nationally broadcast news conference.
Marshall County Sheriff Rex Smalley says a Decatur man was charged with false pretense after he and a partner staged a drowning at Guntersville Lake last Tuesday. A second man, said to have drowned, is sought. The search involved a five hour drag and items tied to the victim were found. the suspect is jailed on a $1,000 bond in Marshall County Jail.
Rep John Flynt and his wife, along with O G Skinner, were released from La Grange hospital after the collision that killed two drivers. Alabama congressmen Bevill and Flowers and Judge Benefield were aboard the party bus carrying 21 dignitaries from Columbus to the West Point Dam ceremony. Secretary Callaway was treated for a facial cut and attended the event.
DECA officers elected at Austin High School include Alan Holmes as president Lucy Shackelford as vice president Laura Henderson as secretary Gregg Brown as parliamentarian and others in the front row of the ceremony.
The S E C and Senate subcommittee pursue Lockheed references found in Ernst and Ernst report on Northrop overseas sales schemes. Investigators study a Swiss no questions asked sales unit and a contract form similar to Lockheed’s. No conclusion of transactions with Northrop. Del Monte inquiry follows Costa Rican tips of U S firms conspiring against banana export taxes.
Guns and two tape players valued at over 500 dollars were stolen from Busy Bee Market on Vine Street. police said entry was gained by prying a glass door. missing items include two pistols a magnum revolver an automatic handgun a .22 pistol and two tape players. Suspected time window was Saturday 9 a.m. to Sunday 5 48 a.m. Paul Roberts the store manager reported the break in.
DAILY photographer Bobby Herbert, 26, won six awards at the Alabama Press Photographers Association APPA convention at Cheaha State Park. He earned top honors in spot news pictorial and abstract against a field of over 240 entries and placed in portraits and sports.
Russ the exclusive Dolphin Cove project faced a wedding question as reporters found no ceremony at Polly's home. Miss Fyodorova, 29, planned to visit her ailing father Admiral Tate in Florida. visa expires June 22. The couple reportedly obtained a license in Stamford but kept details private.
Hartley, who halted a 100 hour swing attempt at 4 01 p m Friday, planned to contact Guinness officials in New York with four adult witnesses. Hamman dropped out due to illness after Tuesday sleep, leaving Hartley to seek the record to prove to parents and stave boredom. He logged weight loss and credits hourly five minute breaks as essential to finishing the grueling week.
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