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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1971

Page

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Court Enjoins War Study From Times Publication

Federal Judge Murray Gurfein ordered the New York Times to halt publication of material from a secret Pentagon Vietnam War study for four days. The FBI is investigating possible criminal violations connected to the leak as the government seeks a permanent injunction.

New York Times News Service New York Murray I. Gurfein New York Times Pentagon Justice Department The Times Gurfein United States the Times Murray Gurfein Federal District Court House Foley Square Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI John W. Hushen Department

Armory Site Toured By State Adjutant General

Alabama’s top military officer Maj. Gen. Charles A. Rollo toured the Armory site on Beltline Highway near Danville Road in Decatur. He called it an excellent location for occupants and the community and noted its proximity to town for emergencies.

Charles Rollo State Adjutant General Decatur Dee Proctor Alabama National Guard Army Reserves Armory Charles A. Rollo George Wallace 1343Rd Eng. Bat Group Beltline Danville Rd Rufus Sheperd Armory

Health Agency for Region Discussed in 13-County North Alabama Area

First steps toward forming a regional health planning agency covering 13 North Alabama counties occurred Tuesday night at the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Delegates appointed committees to select a 49-member central advisory council to govern the new agency, which aims to coordinate health programs regionally and become fully operational by early 1972.

Alabama Decatur Albert Brewer Kermit Pitt

Four Year Appalachia Act Extension Wins House Approval

Congress approved a four year extension of the Appalachia Regional Act by a 275 to 104 vote. Rep. Bob Jones originated the measure and led the extension in a three part bill creating a public works acceleration program and extending the Economic Development Administration. The act directs federal aid to Tri County projects in Lawrence Limestone and Morgan including more than $2 million in health facility grants and over $4 million in operating funds for the Tri County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission. The measure now goes to President Nixon for signature.

Appalachia Congress Bob Jones Economic Development Administration Nixon Tri-County Lawrence Limestone and Morgan Decatur Moulton Athens Tri County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission

Heatwave Persists as Storms Hit North Alabama

National Weather Service warns hot muggy conditions remain across North Alabama. Decatur is forecast to reach 92 degrees today after a Tuesday high of 92. Severe storms brought golf ball size hail to western Limestone County and caused trees to fall in southeast Decatur. winds were reported as well.

North Alabama National Weather Service Decatur Limestone County Weather Service

McBride Plans to Sell Confiscated Beer to State Board

Morgan County Sheriff John McBride will sell 250 cases of confiscated beer to the Alabama Beverage Control Board for 2.25 per case. The $562.50 proceeds go to the Morgan County general fund, reversing the former policy of dumping confiscated beer.

Morgan County John McBride McBride Alabama Beverage Control Board Morgan County General Fund

On This Date 1897 Alaska Gold Rush Begins

The calendar notes the 1897 Alaska gold rush began with news of a rich Bonanza Creek find. The snippet mentions weather outlook and local pages, including obituaries and entertainment listings, in the Tennessee Valley region.

Alaska Bonanza Creek

Alabama Senate panel OKs unified air pollution bill

The Senate Business and Labor Committee approved a unified air pollution control bill 7 to 1 in Montgomery. Witnesses praised the measure as one of the best in the nation, with eight sponsors backing the plan and Gov. George Wallace ally Sen. Wilson providing support after review.

Montgomery Ala Senate Business and Labor Committee Alabama Walter Givham Dallas County Givham Senate Bob Wilson Walker County Wilson George Wallace John Daniel Alabama Air Pollution Control Commission Bureau of Environmenal Health State Department of Health

Decatur Daily News Tip Contest Broadcast

Readers are invited to call the Decatur Daily at 353 4612 to report news tips. If the tip is judged the best of the week the winner receives 5 dollars plus a bonus for regular Daily subscribers.

Decatur Daily

Good Catch Mr. Jack Burrows Boat For Sale

Decatur Daily Want Ad notes Briarwood Apartments owner sold a 16 foot boat after receiving over 20 responses. Ad lists a 1970 16 Kingfisher with swivel seats, steering wheel, new 40 hp Evinrude electric start and trailer. Contact numbers provided for viewing.

Jack Burrows Briarwood Apartments Decatur Daily Want

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred P. Graham Vietnam Atty John N. Mitchell Imes United States Court House U.S Michael D. Hess Alexander M. Bickel Yale Law School Supreme Court Bickel Hess William P. Rogers Alabama National Guard Amy Hartselle National Guardsmen Tony Estes Health Agency For Region Chattanooga, Tenn Mid-South Synod of United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Angela Davis M.D. Plowden Alabama Regional Medical Program Birmingham Preston Blanks Office of Comprehensive Health Planning Estes Jones Robinson Furniture Second Ave Decature Iendnest Tennessee Valley Federal Environmental Protection Agency Daniel
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