Judge Oliver J. Carter Dies at 65 in San Francisco
Federal District Judge Oliver J. Carter, who presided over the Patricia Hearst bank robbery case, died of a heart attack at his home at age 65. He had postponed Hearst’s sentence in April and sent her for psychiatric evaluation before her conviction in March 1974.
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Patricia Hearst
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Mary
Ralph Davies
Miss Hearst
Metropolitan Correctional Center
San Diego
Hibernia Bank
Africa aid bill trimmed by Congress amid policy clash
The Senate approved a 27 month $9.4 billion foreign aid bill but removed $35 million for Southern African economic assistance amid conservative opposition to Ford administration policy. The measure, 62 to 18, heads to a conference with a House version of $9.9 billion. Ford vetoed earlier bills over limits on direct foreign affairs control.
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Burns Charms Royalty In London Palladium Show
Comedian George Burns aged 80 wowed royalty and audiences at the London Palladium on Sunday in a performance recalling his radio debut with Grace Allen. Critics credited the act with renewed world headliner status boosted by his Oscar winning role in the Sunshine Boys.
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Herbert Kretzmer
The
Daily Express
Harold Wilson Is Knighted at Windsor Castle
Former British prime minister Sir Harold Wilson, 60, is invested by Queen Elizabeth II as a Knight of the Garter in a private Windsor ceremony attended by fellow order members. In Los Angeles, Stella Stevens loses a $7 million invasion suit against Playboy as a one year limit bars the claim for a nude photo.
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Kojak Savalas sues Daily Mail over libel claim
London publisher Associated Newspapers faced a libel dispute after a Daily Mail piece labeled Telly Savalas a bit-part actor. Defense lawyer Hartley said the paper apologized for the article but denied it harmed Savalas’ reputation. In Indianapolis, former Senator Sam Ervin discussed Watergate era focus and sexual probes.
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Berlin
Richard Hartley
Decatur plans sesquicentennial events and July reenactment
Decatur leaders outline plans for a 150th anniversary celebration tied to the nation’s 200th and a July 4 weekend reenactment by a Tennessee group arriving to retrace the 1780 flatboat expedition. The event, centered at city hall meetings, aims to involve local businesses and residents while coordinating with TVA power constraints and safety reviews for Browns Ferry recovery.
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Chamber
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Nashville
Bill Jenkins
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Wreck Kills Decatur National Guard Sergeant Major
Four Decatur National Guard members were injured or killed in a jeep rollover on Alabama 67 near Brewer High School. Sgt Major James W. Flowers, 39, was killed. David Lloyd Cherry of Madison was seriously injured and in ICU. Sgt Thomas A. Smith of Athens and Major Robert W. Forgey of Huntsville were injured, with Forgey improving to fair. Funeral for Flowers was set for 2 p.m. at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include wife Doris, two sons, two stepchildren, mother Ada Hathcoat, two sisters.
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Athens
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Huntsville
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Parkway Medical Center
Syrians seize Rashaya garrison near Mount Hermon
Beiruts Mount Hermon region saw light fighting as Syrian troops reportedly captured the Lebanese Arab army garrison at Rashaya. Beirut area tensions rose with ongoing mountainous clashes northeast of the capital.
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Calendar and church events across Decatur area
Calendar items list meetings at Aquadome and Cashin Community Center plus church activities at Walnut Grove Baptist Lebanon Church of God East Side Baptist Falkville and more. NAACP branch and Devotion Singers revival services, First Baptist youth events, craft program Salvation Army Ladies Home League Parents Anonymous and Decatur Art Guild batik demo. Local gospel sings at Midway church of Christ and Antioch United Methodist Church led by Rev Windsor.
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MCHS Brewer programs expand vocational training in area
Superintendent Carlton Smith notes Morgan system short of needed workers. Hartselle sends 43 students to Brewer last year while MCHS will supplement with county students. Half of MCHS graduates go to college. plan to study long term outcomes. Board approves hiring Penny Dollar, four day leave for Don Tomlinson, and removal study for MCHS tennis courts. Budget notes warn driver education funding cuts and possible probation for Alabama districts. Bids set for June 23 on MCHS education classrooms upgrade. Committees on policy to begin meeting Thursday.
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Don Tomlinson
University of Alabama
Wayne Teague
Teague
Alabama
Calhoun College to Build Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Calhoun College plans a two phase project starting summer with an arts geared first phase including photography sculpture painting ceramics and a recital hall and a second phase adding the auditorium The campus expanded facilities last year with a 3 5 million project and bought 30 acres east of campus for 120 000 from Lake Pryor A federal grant from the Office of Education announced in June funds the center which will serve as the Southern Appalachian Regional Arts and Crafts Center The project is financed by a 44 million bond sale.
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Officials Plan Meeting In Utah
Morgan County Commission cancels the June 28 meeting due to attendance at the National Association of Counties Convention in Salt Lake City from June 26 to July 1. Chairman Dick Fleming and some members plan to attend. next meeting scheduled in July on the regular date.
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Sex Scandal Moves Focus to Hays and Howe
House Speaker Carl Albert plans to delay action against Rep. Wayne Hays on sex scandal charges until next Wednesday, then decide. Hays faces pressure to step aside as chairman of the House Administration Committee amid Miss Ray’s claim he kept her on the payroll for sex. Howe weighs resignation amid Utah Democrats’ plan and potential impact on the ticket. The Washington Post reports alleged park service oddities tied to Gray’s houseboat, while Miss Ray and others face FBI scrutiny amid grave accusations and denials.
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City election candidates enter race as audit faces review
Seven study of the city's audit for fiscal year 1974 1975 noted in a report. Faulkner pledges to keep the city financially strong with a balanced budget and open door policy to hear citizens. He appeals to taxpayers. Several candidates filed qualifying papers for council and mayor positions, with details on incumbents and hopefuls.
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Gadsden
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Rex Cheatham
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Robert E
Bob) Shannon
Servomation Valley Inc
Bill Levin
Lovin
Leo Wenzler
Donald Branum
Branum
Charles Martin
Russell Bolding
W. A
Bill) Waugh
Bill Dukes
Ervin brushes off Capitol Hill gossip at age 79
Sensing rumors about his 20 years on Capitol Hill, North Carolina native Sam Ervin comments that sin has long existed in the world. He jokes that the statute of limitations has run on past indiscretions and says he cannot commit more, while heading to a commencement in Anderson, Indiana.
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Regulators object to two year cooling-off bill
Washington two federal regulators protested a Senate passed bill that would bar commissioners from practicing before their agencies for two years after leaving government. Daniel O Neal vice chairman of the ICC and Glen C Robinson FCC member filed separate objections to the legislation.
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ICC
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Federal Communications Commission
Nuclear parks eyed by utilities amid study probes
An Oak Ridge Laboratory engineer cited TVA and other top electric utilities exploring sites for nuclear generating parks. Vanderbilt and ERDA studies surfaced during private public utility reviews while TVA officials said no intensive on site research has begun. In Ohio, Rep. Wayne Hays, recovering from a sleeping pills overdose, is expected to be discharged soon as payroll scandal claims linger concerning a secretary.
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