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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1973
Page
1
The White House reiterates support for L. Patrick Gray III to lead the FBI amid Democratic charges that the Nixon administration is muzzling the nominee.
Gov George C Wallace though in a wheelchair returns to the national stage with a 90 minute TV interview in which he says politics is the work he enjoys and he would likely live his life the same if given the chance He adds he would not want to be shot.
A preliminary flood damages estimate of 615000 for public property in Decatur was presented to the mayor and city council by city engineer Joel Pugh. The report covers bridges culverts and streets with the largest loss on Country Club Rd and Brookmeade St where floodwaters undercut foundations.
A federal inspection team from the Office of Emergency Preparedness toured Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Lauderdale counties to evaluate flood damage and advise on a potential major disaster declaration. Gov. Wallace urged Nixon to designate 24 counties as disaster areas to secure long term low interest federal loans and state reimbursements.
In a Tennessee Valley edition note the date marks Thomas Jefferson as the first U. S. secretary of state. Weather section lists highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s with a look ahead to mid 60s.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy says accepting Alabama Governor George Wallace’s invitation to speak at Decatur’s Spirit of America Day shows he can address national audiences. He downplays symbolic meaning and notes potential points of disagreement but affirms dialogue across camps.
Lee Sentell reports the Tennessee River crest at Keller Memorial Bridge was set at 6.05 feet above normal as water receded from a three day rise caused by heavy rains. The river peaked at 24.8 feet Sunday and dropped by early today, with TVA dams and reservoirs credited for limiting flooding in Southeast Decatur.
Lynn Smith advertises four Cocker Spaniel puppies five weeks old for 20 dollars each. The notice notes 17 further responses and urges readers to place Daily Want Ads for low-cost, fast-selling listings.
A Libyan Air Force plane fired on a U S Air Force transport over the Mediterranean on Wednesday. The U S aircraft was not hit and no further details were provided.
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