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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon, addressing the nation on the 100th day of his second term, takes final responsibility for Watergate while portraying himself as a victim of lies by trusted aides. He says those guilty must pay the penalty and pledges to push the administration toward vital work.
Today in Athens expect highs upper 70s to low 80s with a low tonight around 60s. Tomorrow and Wednesday continue warm with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and a 20 percent rain chance tonight rising to 40 percent Wednesday. Complete weather map and river page on B5.
Decatur’s longtime Magnavox dealer on Downtown Second Avenue ends an era after 16 years. The business, located near the downtown storefront, lists contact at 353.2370 in the final ad.
Rep. John E. Moss urged the House to open a formal inquiry into possible impeachment. Leaders called the move premature but it reflected bipartisan concern over Watergate. Senators and representatives praised Nixon for early WH staff changes but warned more acts were needed. Hatfield said resignations must be followed by public persuasion.
Stewart Weaver, 40, convicted of first degree manslaughter in the Decatur slaying of James Davis, resigns from the Decatur Police Department effective May 17. Weaver faced charges linked to the December 12 shooting with ex Mayor Charles Guntharp. Guntharp was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 18 years.
A walking tour sponsored by the Morgan County Historical Preservation Society lights up Decatur tonight. Starting at the McEntire Home, the route includes the Dancy Polk Houck and the Old Bank Building with a courtyard reception. Tickets at the door. Art shows at the Youth Branch Library feature works from Southern Mississippi with notes on 20 frames.
Alabama lawmakers recessed then prepared to reconvene for a special session on reapportionment after Gov. George C. Wallace indicated in a Tuesday night speech he would offer to call an emergency session.
Today features Bank Street Candlelight Tour by Morgan County Historic Preservation Society from 7 to 9 pm starting at the McEntire Home with admission 1.50 and a membership reception at 504 Line St. NE. Wednesday offers gospel singing at Lurleen B Wallace Developmental Center with no admission. Thursday presents Nature Portrays the Arts and a Decatur Garden Clubs flower show at Decatur Armory Beltline Ry with free admission. Also listed are Ballet History and Demon stration at Decatur Ball Student participation and a Dolly! performance at DHS auditorium with 1.50 admission. Athens College hosts Brand of Faith at Found ers Green with paid entry. Saturday includes Jury Show Open House at First National Bank via Decatur Art Guild and Iris Show at North Alabama Society with 1.50 admission. Sunday In The Park at Decatur Arts Grounds from 2 to 4 with free admission.
A six member committee of city and county officials was appointed Monday to study the school’s financial crisis in Decatur and Morgan County. The study panel was named at a joint meeting of the Morgan County Commission Decatur City Council the city and county school boards and superintendents and attorneys for the four parties.
In an FBI interview John Ehrlichman acknowledged hiring Liddy and Hunt to investigate the Pentagon Papers case and showed knowledge of the burglary at Elisberg's psychiatrist office. The disclosure accompanies other Watergate related actions by the Nixon administration.
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