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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1975

Page

5

Former French Air Chief dies after Paris bus crash

Gen. Paul Stehlin, 67, once head of the French Air Force, died after being struck by a city bus in Paris amid a Senate probe into Northrop Corp dealings. He reportedly remained in a coma since hospital admission. his wife denies links to the investigations. He had served as a foreign sales adviser since 1964 with payments from 5,000 to 7,500 dollars annually.

N. Y. Times News Service Paris Paul Stehlin Air Force Washington Senate Northrop Corporation Stehlin Cochin Hospital

Communists Seek Renewal After Italy Local Vote Gains

The Italian Communist Party outlined plans for economic social and political changes after strong local wins calling for renewal of governing goals at all levels. Leader Enrico Berlinguer said they are not in a hurry to join the national government but urged democratic parties to respect the vote trend and pursue constructive parliamentary ties.

N. Y. Times News Service Rome Italian Communist Party L’unita Italy New Time Magazine Enrico Berlinguer Communist Party

New Jersey Assembly Backs Governor Byrne on 2.8 Billion Budget

The Democratic majority in Trenton vows support for Gov. Brenden T. Byrne and moves toward final passage of the first deficit state budget. The 2.8 billion package, Senate approved without covering a 412 million deficit, aims to pressure the Senate Dems to back fiscal reforms and an income tax.

Trenton New Jersey Assembly Brenden T. Byrne Senate

Calendar of Events for Local Organizations and Activities

The calendar lists 10 a.m AARP meeting at Summer Manor with Roy McAlister speaking. James W. Smith of the Methodist Church will present sacred music at Wesley Memorial United Methodist at 7 30 p.m. Decatur Chapter of the National Secretaries Association meets 7 p.m. at Woodall's Bar-B-Que. Handicapped swimming is 6 30 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. at Hartselle pool with on duty Red Cross instructor and lifeguard. one accompanying adult required. The Decatur Childbirth Education Association hosts a 7 p.m. meeting at Tri-County Health Center with a film The Birth of Eric followed by Q A. Concerned Citizens for Faeseeny Handicapped Children meet 7 30 p.m. at Tri-County District Health Center. officers to be elected. Single Adult Fellowship Group meets at 7 p.m. in First Baptist Church youth center for area singles. A benefit for Priceville cheerleaders is 7 30 p.m. at Priceville Junior gym with devotions and Mary Morgan as guest soloist.

Hartselle Red Cross Decatur Childbirth Education Association Triarealth Eric Tri-County District Health Center First Baptist Church Priceville Mary Morgan Ala Decatur Daily Tanksley Higgins H. Z Doc Mollie Higgins Sparkman Park Mary Gay Bobby R. Gay

Environment Panel Chief To Tour TVA Area

Russell W. Peterson chair of the Council on Environmental Quality will visit Browns Ferry nuclear plant for a two day TVA tour. He will then go to the National Fertilizer Center at Muscle Shoals to inspect cooling tower and bio thermal lab projects.

Athens Russell W. Peterson Council On Environmental Quality Browns Ferry Tennessee Valley Authority Peterson Ford National Fertilizer Center Muscle Shoals Delaware TVA

Death in Raleigh Shooting Ties to Old Roommate

Death details continue from page one recounting the July 1 1973 Raleigh North Carolina shooting of John Griffin a former roommate after a dice game dispute.

John Griffin Raleigh N.C

Local weekend deaths toll reported in Alabama

County officials list multiple fatal accidents including 24 year old Robert Brown and 21 year old George Yelverton in a crash near Alberta. A University of Alabama student, 19 year old William Cope III, died in a three car wreck on a rain slicked Tuscaloosa street. Corlius Ennis, 23, drowned at Lake Lurleen. AP notes weekend accidental deaths from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.

Robert Brown Boykin George Yelverton Selma Alberta University of Alabama William Cope III Mobile Tuscaloosa Corlius Ennis Ensley Lake Lurleen Tuscaloosa County Associated Press Alabama

Informers in Cambodia Form Five Communes

In Cambodia Samrong district informers have been organized into five communes by the Committee of Solidarity for Production. In Laos the U S Embassy in Vientiane cuts staff to sixty two officials, with the U S Information Service consolidating offices within the embassy compound.

Samrong Cambodia Committee of Solidarity For Production Laos U.S Vientiane U.S. Information Service U.S. Information Service Library

Thais Call Border Area A Wild West Zone

Thai border officials describe the shared frontier of southern Thailand and northern Malaysia as a wild west area where murder and kidnapping are common. They say 7,000 to 10,000 outlaws operate across over 5,000 square miles with more than one million residents and aim to bring militants into the system.

Yala Thailand Malaysia

Lawmakers weigh earmarking repeal and SETF funding

Decatur lobbyist Amy Burks criticizes McDonald for opposing earmark reform as state SETF funds face pressure from general revenue needs. The proposed constitutional amendment would bar earmarking beyond bond issues or contracts, with the bill sent to the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee. Education groups and the AEA oppose diverting SETF, while Sen. Edwards questions the measure but sees merit in a public vote. The AEA’s political influence remains strong after endorsing numerous candidates.

Amy Burks Decatur AEA Uniserve McDonald Wallace Bob Wilson Senate Finance and Taxation Committee Morgan County Bingham Edwards Edwards Wilson

Patrols and guards staged near U.S. Charge d'Affaires home

Three armed Pathet Lao were in the yard of U.S. Charge dAffaires Christian A Chap man in Vientiane as the Foreign Ministry agreed to pull out the guards. It was not yet clear if they had left the area.

Vientiane Pathet Lao U.S Christian A. Chapman Foreign Ministry

Family seeks aid for costly bone marrow surgery

Mrs. Kelly describes the rare bone marrow transplant for Jan Kelly at a Seattle hospital. Linda Honicker’s donor marrow helped another patient, and Timmy plans to visit. The Grays Creek Church funds help with medical bills, as the family faces months of hospitalization and high costs.

Jan Kelly Grays Creek Jan Kelly Hernan

Athens College Nearing State Support and Reorganization

Athens College seeks state funding after a year of lobbying. President Sidney E. Sandridge warns closure without aid as enrollment is expected to double upon moving to an upper level division next year. The institution, valued at over nine million dollars, would join the state school system September 1 if funding is approved, and is currently owned by the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Athens Sidney E. Sandridge Sandridge Athen The North Alabama

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