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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1972

Page

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Russ Rejects Submarine Aid

Washington reports the Soviet Union declined offers of help from Secretary Rogers and Admiral Zumwalt for a nuclear powered missile submarine in mechanical trouble off Newfoundland. The offers were made separately about a week earlier. Rogers spoke to Soviet ambassador Dobrynin on February 29 after returning from China with President Nixon.

New York Times Washington Soviet Union Secretary of State Chief of Naval Operations Newfoundland William P. Rogers Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr Rogers Anatoly F. Dobrynin China Nixon

Soviet Navy submarine in distress near Newfoundland prompts U S rescue plans

Exclusive reports a Soviet ballistic submarine disabled off Newfoundland with 90 crew aboard triggers U S rescue options. Pentagon says a 10-ship flotilla near 850 miles northeast of Newfoundland, plus potential additions, are considered. Russia maintains patrols off U S coasts with missile subs and a possible SSN-8 upgrade sparks speculation. State Dept says a Feb 29 call between Rogers and Dobrynin preceded further contact. Navy liaison to Moscow noted.

Zumwalt United States Moscow Adm Sergei G. Gorshkov Pentagon Rota Spain Atlantic Pacific Soviet Union Newfoundland State Department Rogers Dobrynin Navy

Listening To Problems Initial Step At Ranch

Editor notes construction soon on North Alabama Sheriffs Boys ranch near Selma. Faye Brewington visits to preview ranch life and its work with deprived boys. Mitch, once in foster care, found stability here after years of instability and went on to excel in Beta Club and track while joining the Navy at 18. The article emphasizes counseling over punishment and calls for community support to expand the program.

North Alabama Sheriffs Boys Faye Brewington Alabama Sheriffs Boys Selma Mitch Alabama Sheriffs Boys’ Ranch Don Acton Armed Services Navy Acton Alabama

Even Love Her More Says Tim

Tiny Tim says he contests Miss Vicky's separation suit because he does not want to be apart from her. He insists he still loves her more than ever and would view her remarriage as living in sin. He spoke during telephone interviews after the NBC Tonight show marriage and fortune spotlight.

New-York Tiny Tim Vicky NBC Haddonfield N.J

Fourth In A Series Mitch's Troubled Youth Faces Struggles

Mitch, son of an alcoholic father and a deserting mother, endured foster care after his grandmother could not keep him. He ran away repeatedly, including from Boys' Ranch, showing high nervousness and instability. After about a year and a half, he began to adjust.

Mitch

Witness says ITT ordered help for GOP convention

Aides claim ITT president Harold Geneen ordered underwriting of the Republican National Convention in San Diego. Senate testimony alleges ITT's involvement helped settle antitrust suits, with critics accusing Kleindienst of dissembling about his role.

Washington Jack Anderson Dita Beard International Telephone & Telegraph Corp San Diego Kleindienst Anderson Judiciary Committee ITT Justice Department

On This Date in 1822 Charles Graham Patents Artificial Teeth

A brief calendar note recalls Charles Graham of New York City receiving the first U.S. patent for artificial teeth in 1822. The item appears in the Alabama Daily Calendar section alongside other notices and features.

Charles Graham New York City U.S

DAILY Pressroom Leadership Changes at Decatur Daily

Barrett Shelton Jr. announces Marshall Bracken as press room foreman and Bill Vinson as assistant foreman for the Decatur Daily. Bracken, a 16 year veteran, succeeds the late Herman Free. Vinson has 11 years as a pressman. Both appointments are effective immediately.

Marshall Bracken Decatur Daily Bill Vinson Barrett Shelton Jr Bracken Herman Free Bernadine Hartseller Sherry Vickie Ricky Scott

Irving and wife indicted in fraud over Hughes autobiography

Two grand juries charged Clifford Irving and Edith Irving with conspiracy mail fraud and grand larceny for faking taped interviews and forged documents to extort 750000 from McGraw Hill and Life. Richard Suskind named co conspirator. case set for arraignment. bonds posted.

NEW York Clifford Irving Irving Howard Hughes Richard Suskind Manhattan Manhattan Dist. Atty. Frank S. Hogan Said Suskind Irvings McGraw-Hill Inc Hughes Edith Suskind McGraw-Hill Life Magazine USS John Cannella

Wallace Cancels Key West Appearance Over Tense Racial Climate

Gov George Wallace cancelled a speaking appearance in Key West due to the citys tense racial situation. In Rochester four unarmed men halted an armored truck heist on the north side taking about 456000 in cash, police reported.

Miami George Wallace Key West Rochester N.Y

TWA Steps Up Its Security

Trans World Airlines faces extortion threats after bombs were placed on two jets and a $2 million ransom demanded. Police report a ransom drop attempt. security heightened across airlines as investigations focus on insiders with aviation knowledge.

TWA New York Trans World Airlines New York Daily News Atlanta Charles C. Tillinghast Jr

Appointed foreman and foreman announced

Daily General Manager Barrett Shelton Jr. announced the appointment of foreman and foreman today, with the DAILY Photo credited.

Foreman Barrett Shelton Jr

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