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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1971
Page
5
In Montgomery Alabama two Auburn University students were held hostage by inmates at Draper Correctional Center prompting the State Prison Board to tighten tour access. From now on visits must be requested in writing with approval first from the warden then the board.
The Supreme Court's handling of juvenile jury trials remains contentious as Blackmun's majority narrows rights for youths. Dissenters Douglas Black and Marshall challenge the ruling while states vary in jury trial availability for juvenile cases.
The piece argues that the press cannot fix government errors and urges a thorough congressional investigation into the war. It notes the Pentagon papers reveal deception and executive overreach, while Congress possesses subpoena power to assess security and diplomatic impacts.
A list of prominent figures includes Earl Lee David Warren Sam Blackwell F O Smith R F Warren James Ratliff Zola Clark Virgil Blacke Bill Chenault Sam McClendon Bill Little Raymond Britain L B Wright Otto Nebrig H H Hunter and E V Plug White.
The schedule lists luncheons and meetings across Decatur and nearby towns. Activities include Westminster Church lunch at Decatur Inn 11 30 a.m. and various club, civic, and religious gatherings through June with speakers and reports on retreats education and summer programs.
Fedoseyev, deputy head of a Soviet delegation, reportedly sought asylum at Le Bourget Paris on May 26. He was later said to be in a London suburb with an English girlfriend, with Britain confirming presence but offering no details on entry or location. U.S. space plans for Skylab in 1973 heighten interest in his knowledge of Soviet space programs.
A 20 year old black youth Willie Osborne was killed by police during a late night pursuit after roadblocks were set following robberies. Authorities say the killing is not linked to ongoing racial disturbances as fires erupt across more than 20 buildings set by arsonists.
In the northern frontier zone North Vietnamese regulars launched five attacks on South Vietnamese forces and American troops. Casualties included five South Vietnamese killed and 22 wounded, with American deaths totaling two and more than 10 wounded. U S aircraft added 15 B52 missions dropping 450 tons. Viet Cong frogmen damaged a bridge on the main highway 200 miles south of Da Nang.
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