Decatur Faces Rising Gonorrhea and TB Health Challenges
Dr. Betty Vaughn warns Decatur of rising gonorrhea cases led by teenagers and two infection pockets, one black and one white, amid cutbacks in federal VD funds and limited sex education. She notes an uptick in TB tests and other public health issues as the city plans a new $1 million health center and upgrades to equipment.
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Decatur
Tri-County District Health Service
Betty Vaughn
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Vaughan
Tri- County District Health Service
Chamber of Commerce
Health Service
Humphrey to Lead Decatur Riverfront Tour in Rural Development Hearing
Sen Hubert Humphrey and five colleagues plan a July 8 tour of Decatur riverfront industry as part of a rural development subcommittee inquiry. They will visit ConAgra and Monsanto Alabama, hear talks on regional industrial growth, then head to Montgomery with Gov George Wallace as a witness before Georgia hearings.
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Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Decatur
ConAgra
Alabama Flour Mills
Monsanto Co
Alabama
Tennessee
Montgomery
George Wallace
Georgia
Wallace
Birmingham
Auburn University
Iowa
South Dakota
Giltmier
Waycross
Alma
Tifton
Earth tremor shakes Caribbean. no major damage reported
A north central Caribbean quake rattled Puerto Rico and parts of the Dominican Republic with no reported casualties or heavy losses.
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San Juan
P. R
Caribbean
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
Nixon Blasts Housing Bias Policy Statement Weighs Federal Role
President Nixon pledged to use federal lawsuits to curb racial bias in housing while opposing federal funds to force integration. He defended a restrained federal role and warned against overreaching power as he outlined a 9,000 word balance policy on discrimination in housing.
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Lyle Denniston
Washington Star
Washington
Nixon
Reward offered for stolen steel found on Market Street
Mr. A R Snoddy recovered his article and advertises a $25 reward for steel picked up on Market Street by Summer Manor around 4:30 p m June 2. Call 353 6347.
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A. R. Snoddy
5Th Ave
Decatur Daily Want
Summer Manor
North Alabama Methodists Announce 5 Decatur Appointments
North Alabama Methodist Conference announces ministerial appointments for Decatur district. Clergy assigned include Jesse Lee Wright at Decatur East End, Freeman M. Smith at Ninth Street, and J.R. Aycock plus Forrest Risberg at Gandy's Cove Bethel. Additional lists cover districts including Albertville Athens Oxford Pell City and Birmingham area.
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Birmingham
North Alabama Methodist Conference
Decatur
Monroe Lewis
Jesse Lee Wright
East End
Freeman M. Smith
Ninth Street
Athens
Jimmy E. Howard
Friendship
Gandy’s Cove
Bethel
J.R. Aycock
Forrest Risberg
Salem
Ala
Albertville
Asbury
Hugh Dobbs
East Albertville
Fred Payne
Gamble
Mount High-Hewitt
John C. Wallace
Brashier's Union Chapel
Kenneth Weldon
Robert O. L. Chamness
Wayne
Graham
Boaz
Julia Street
J. H. Upton
St. Paul
Ralph B. Porter
Guntersville Parish
Higdon Faces Largest Fine In Redstone Military Trial
M. Sgt. William E. Higdon was sentenced by a panel of career officers to a $25,000 fine the judge called the stiffest in military history. He also received a dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of all pay for graft and larceny linked to the NCO Open Mess System in Long Binh Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. The sentence awaits review by Maj. Gen. Edwin I. Donley at Redstone Arsenal before any final action.
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Redstone Arsenal
William E. Higdon
Kenneth Howard
Higdon
Edwin I. Donley
U. S
Supreme Court
Millard Terry
James Cape
Donald Bennett
Jarret Grisham
John Winter Jr
Hatfield Amendment Faces Vote Ahead of Indochina Cutoff
An AP poll shows 36 senators in favor 53 against the Hatfield McGovern amendment to halt all U S funds for Indochina after December 31 with a House vote looming next week. Key figures include Sen. Hatfield and Sen. McGovern with Sen. Dole cautioning faith in the President. The debate opened with long speeches and few on the floor.
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Washington
U.S
Indochina
Associated Press
House
Mark C. Hatfield
R-Ore
George $. McGovern
D-S.d
Congress
Robert Dole
R-yan
Nixon
Hatfierd
Hugh
Decatur’s Friendliest Shopping Scene Highlight
In today’s edition a brief notes Decatur as friendliest shopping area with local brag. The page also advertises want ads, weather with 20 percent shower chance, high 91 and low 66, and mentions King George I’s death on a dated historical note.
Terror Sweeps East Pakistan as Refugees Flee to India
AP report from Calcutta describes widespread terror in East Pakistan. Pakistani troops incite locals, Hindu communities suffer, and refugees recount lootings and arson. Indian official tallies put refugees from Pakistan at over 5.4 million, rising daily, as army expands control. British relief worker Rev. John Hastings notes pattern of loyalty pledges, traitor whippings, and loot shares amid crackdown.
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Calcutta
East -Pakistan
India
East Pakistan
Pakistan
John Hastings
Bengal
Mohammed Agha Yahya Khan
Sheik Mujibur Rahman
Awami League
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Bobby Herbert
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George C. Wiaillace
Senate Agriculture Committee
Herman Talmadge
Dga
Jim Allen
D-Ala
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Jack Miller
A-lowa
Carli Curtis
Rneb
Maynard Layman
Decatur Daily
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Dick Cooper
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Eulaton
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Woodfin K. Grove
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Brown O'Quinn
Parkwin Avenue
Charles Worthington
St. Marks
Mack Finney
Heflin
Richard C. Crowson
Jacksonville
Hoyt’ L. Logan
Munford
Larry K. Giddens
Chatchee
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Byron White
Oxford
J. Drexel Boyd
Pell City
J. Albert Kaylor
Talladega
Bemiston
H. Lybrand
Bethel Purcell
Jones Dover
First
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Trinity
Maynard H. Harper
Birmingham West
W. H. Nullins
Arnold's Chapel
George Jackson
Bayview
A. Ross Luckie
Bessemer
Clifford Wineforder
Bethlehem
J. C. Whitten
Boyles
Joe P. Rush
Bradford- New Castle-Bethel
Bradford-New Castle
Army Missile Command
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Carolyn Tidwell
Tidwell
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Lee Higdon
Lee Hatfield
Robinson Furniture Co
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