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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1971
Page
1
The EPA issued the first nationwide clean air standards and warned drastic changes in daily life will be needed. Ruckelshaus cited ten cities with severe challenges and more than 100 others must meet the July 1, 1975 deadline to reduce pollution.
The 1945 note on Hitler’s death contrasts with U.S. energy policy as Ruckelshaus outlines clean air standards limiting sulfur oxides dust carbon monoxide and photochemical oxidants. NYC may triple natural gas use while plants switch to low sulfur fuels and the government weighs revised energy policy.
Quick weather today and Sunday with mild days and cool nights. High today 74, low tonight 44, high Sunday 74. Complete weather map page 2 It's A Privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
A 24 year old Florence State student James Howard Epperson was killed in a head on collision with a tractor trailer on U S 72 near Clements High School in Limestone County. Thomas E Long and Linda Long were injured and in fair condition. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
In Saigon the American Armed Forces Radio Network in South Vietnam has been ordered to stop playing The Battle Hymn of Lt Calley. The ruling comes amid ongoing controversy over the song and its references to the Lt Calley incident.
After a court martial conviction of Lt. William L. Calley Jr for My Lai 1968 killings, the Office of Information of the Military Command ordered phasing out the best selling record. Radio staff objected to censorship though they disliked the song. The track was sent by the American Forces Radio and Television Service.
A federal grand jury probing Gov. Wallace campaign finances paused Friday after questioning former top aide Seymore Trammell. The panel, which has investigated possible illegal contributions and contractor payments, plans to reconvene within a month as investigators review testimony. Trammell, once Wallace’s top state Cabinet member, did not comment.
The Alabama Senate extended the filibuster over a medical education and mental health bond issue as the House adjourned until Monday. An amendment would create two year medical schools in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. portions of funds remain earmarked. The Ways and Means panel sent a budget bill for the State Highway Department back to the Senate with a key amendment linking funding to appropriations.
An Informer contest in The Decatur Daily offers $5 for the best news tip of the week plus a $5 bonus if the tipper is a regular subscriber. Tips may be called to 353-4612 on weekdays. The item references Senate budget changes, medical education debates, and a Highway Department bill.
The U S Court of Appeals and District Court deny unions' pleas to delay Amtrak operations set to begin at 12 01 a m Saturday The National Railroad Passenger Corporation will run 182 trains from 20 railroads while 178 trains are not taken over, clearing the May 1 startup deadline.
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