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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
9
NBC launches ten weeks of major league baseball to beat reruns. Opening game features Detroit Tigers defeating Minnesota Twins 2 to 1 in Bloomington. Pre game show struggles to hold prime time viewers during the 15 minute gap before first pitch.
Nixon said the United States could withdraw from the ABM treaty if tighter curbs on offensive arms are not agreed within five years. Either side may withdraw on six months notice. He noted deep gaps with the Soviet Union on NATO allied submarines, with Moscow opposing expanding modern submarines beyond those now in service.
Sullins reported the armory building passed a thorough check. Inspections will focus first on areas to be used exclusively by the Army Reserve, then on joint use zones and National Guard sections. Officials will meet to decide if the entire armory is acceptable, with classrooms, offices, storage, an activity center, rifle range, kitchen, and locker facilities listed among features.
The United States and the Soviet Union signed two arms accords in Moscow on May 25, with Nixon and Brezhnev pressing for swift Congressional approval. Washington rejected Moscow claims on third country submarines and warned land-mobile ICBM launchers could clash with the executive agreement objectives. Congressional hearings timing remains uncertain though Senate leaders Fulbright and Stennis favor approval. House Republican leaders expect rapid, favorable action.
Mrs. O'Brien urges Decatur public improvements and cultural growth, stressing women’s representation on the council. Born in St Augustine, she holds degrees from Stephens College and Vanderbilt, worked as Tennessee statistician, and moved to Decatur in 1954. Active in First United Methodist Church, she led Sunday school and a WSCS circle. Former president of Decatur Junior Service League and area chair.
Morgan University of Alabama in Huntsville announces the winner of Miss Lake Martin and Miss Guntersville Lake titles who advanced as a Miss Alabama finalist. The pageant includes swimsuit and evening gown prelims today with final interviews this morning. Rehearsals run nightly into Friday with a final dress rehearsal and the event begins Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Birmingham Southern College Theater. Scholarship and award announcements will come later this week.
Morgan County Coroner Guy Hollaway said he will rule after autopsy on Vinson who died at the scene from a 22 caliber gunshot after an argument at a neighbor’s home. A man at the scene claimed to have fired into the ground. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
Former NFL player Harry Shuh served as after dinner speaker Monday at the Decatur Inn. He discussed the hazards and benefits of a professional athletic career and reflected on well known NFL figures.
The housing authority and council clashed over funding for enough houses and rezoning denial limited the apartment project. Most homes from the approved package will be built west of Old Moulton Rd near 2nd St SW, wood frame and neighborhood compatible. Authority directors were away at seminars while Charles Sears noted the long awaited approval amid new HOP LIFT program shifts maintenance to renters. Senators Sparkman Allen and Rep Jones announced the decision.
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