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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1971
Page
5
Reprint of The New York Times editorial condemning Attorney General actions to block publication of a secret Pentagon study on Vietnam War policy. The piece notes censorship and the Times restraining order and discusses implications for Indochina involvement.
The Times protests a federal judge order blocking new chapters of a documentary history on American involvement in Indochina through mid 1968. The paper defends disclosure as essential to public understanding and presses for less secrecy in government.
Lawrence County Grand Jury recalled last month returns 47 indictments and urges padlocking bootleggers when found. It cites intoxicating beverages transported and sold in the county and notes teens visit bootleg venues. The panel also urges DA access to evidence, an outside jail light, rebound probate records, and two more deputies with a full time investigator.
A Morgan County Circuit Court jury awarded Jerrel Ray Reece a 990 judgment against The Bay Companies Inc for breach of contract. Reece claimed a July 26 1968 loan commitment would fund a 20000 home loan but Briscoe hindered closing. Briscoe testified the loan failed due to location and Reece's salary. A separate 50000 damage suit from a October 1969 traffic crash began with Arthur and Mrs. McDonald suing Robert N Kirk for damages and cross claims. testimony continued. Circuit Judges Powell and Hundley preside over a civil court week. A Trinity 2 youth injured in a separate Tuesday collision on Gordon Dr SE. Tim Phillips treated at Decatur General Hospital.
James Reston argues the McNamara inquiry will reveal the truth behind U S involvement in Vietnam despite attempts to suppress documents. He notes courts will decide, but many involved believe publication will occur and expose government deception. A separate county note reports Judge McRae amending a sentence for Ronnie Walter, later suspended.
A 15 year old Athens boy rode four miles to Decatur before police turned him over to his parents for running away from home. He pedaled to the Danville Road intersection with Beltline Highway before authorities were called.
One man, Atwell Terry of Moulton, was charged with possession after about 400 cases of beer were seized from his smoke house in a Tuesday raid. Garland Tyler of Moulton faced similar charges with 74 beer cans and two pints each of vodka and bourbon found. The beer haul was taken to Montgomery for resale to the state.
Athens the school system book depository is named a statewide model by textbook coordinator C P Hayes. Superintendent Dr William Mitchell outlines a centralized tabulation of usable books and coordinated orders, with plans to share data for a statewide display and newsletter feature.
Traffic deaths in Cullman Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties for 1971 total 33, up 13 from the same period last year. County tallies show Cullman 7, Lawrence 8, Limestone 14, Morgan 4, with 60 lives lost in 1970 and higher highway activity cited by Sgt. Denver Tidwell. LACON reports a car truck collision injuring John W. Rice and Georgia Marie Daniels, both 28.
The pool opens Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and is closed Tuesday. City officials report vacancies in Red Cross swimming classes and provide a contact number, 232-7641, for more information.
Readers urge action to ease 4 pm to 6 pm Tennessee River drawbridge delays. Coast Guard official Cmdr Walz says opening the bridge prevents tow damage and injuries, while Alabama state officials report no southbound bridge plan. Other queries note song availability and coupon-book promotions with BBB guidance.
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