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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1973

Page

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White House Aide Okayed Ellsberg Burglary

Los Angeles AP report that E Howard Hunt testified before the Watergate grand jury that a White House aide approved the Ellsberg psychiatrist’s office break in and that the CIA supplied a camera and disguises for the burglars. Hunt named Egil Krogh and G Gordon Liddy as operatives with involvement and said two Cubans and Bernard Barker joined.

Los Angeles E. Howard Hunt Grand Jury White House Daniel Ellsberg Central Intelligence Agency Hunt Egil Krogh John D. Ehrlichman G. Gordon Liddy Liddy Democratic Party Watergate Lewis Fielding Ellsberg Fielding Bernard Barker CIA Bernard Malloy Krogh

Budget Plan To Hurt Area Health Service

Dr. Betty Vaughan warns that Wallace administration funding shortfall imperils county health programs. She notes 1974 proposed funding remains far below the $8 million federal-augmented level and estimates Alabama would need about $4.50 per person annually for adequate public health. Local funding would barely rise.

Area Health Service Ben Windham Wallace Tri- County District Health Service Betty Vaughan Ira Myers Vaughan Alabama E. E. Camp The Medical Association of the State of

Unemployment Rate Stable as Economy Expands

The Labor Department reports the U S unemployment rate at 5 percent in April amid a strong economic expansion. BLS notes little change since last fall. White House adviser Herbert Stein remains optimistic about rising employment and a falling jobless rate toward 4.5 percent by year end.

Washington Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS Herbert Stein President's Council of Economic Advisers

Daily Want Ad Notice Read Like Household Query

Fragmentary note mentions household item or need and a phone contact. Text resembles a classified want ad with incomplete phrases and unclear specifics. No clear person or organization identified.

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Napoleon dies in exile on St Helena in 1821

Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on St. Helena in 1821. Quick weather notes say fair today through Sunday with highs around the mid 70s and a low in the upper 40s. The page teases calendar sections and obituaries, classifieds and sports coverage.

Napoleon Bonaparte Island of St. Helena

Kennedy Calls Watergate a Traumatic National Tragedy

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy described Watergate as a traumatic national tragedy and urged action to salvage the country’s honor from the wreckage of leadership during Friday night remarks. He urged unity and accountability as the nation confronted the crisis.

Washington Edward M. Kennedy

Justice Department Delayed Letter Probe

Federal investigators traced Segretti's ties to a forged Florida primary flyer to Watergate era contacts with E. Howard Hunt Jr. The inquiry found likely legal activity, drawing criticism for late action. Segretti's role linked to Republican sabotage funds and Nixon circle, with further Senate scrutiny.

Washington Donald H. Segretti Florida California Justice Department Segretti E. Howard Hunt Jr Federal Bureau of Investigation Henry E. Petersen Herbert W Kalmbach Nixon Segretli Dwight L. Chapin White House

Dean Reveals Removal of Watergate Papers from White House

John W. Dean III said he moved Watergate documents from the White House to a safe deposit box in Alexandria Virginia before his dismissal. He asked Chief Judge Sirica to hold the box keys as to whether the papers could be examined, noting they carried a security classification.

New York Times Washington John W. Dean III Nixon White House Dean Democratic National Committee Watergate Complex

Hello Dolly Ends Tonight at Decatur High School

Decatur High School presents Hello Dolly in its second night as a Festival of the Arts feature. The show runs 8 p.m. with Miriam Mummert and John Sherman in leading roles and admission is 1 for students and 1.50 for adults. Concurrently the North Alabama Iris Society hosts its 10th Annual Iris Show at the T C Almon Center from 2 to 6 p.m. with free public admission.

Decatur High School North Alabama Iris Society T. C. Almon Center Miriam Mummert John Sherman Dolly Horace Don Richter Cornelius

Jury Show Open House At Decatur Art Guild

Schedule of events today lists the Jury Show Open House at Decatur Art Guild from 1 p m to 5 p m at First National Bank with no admission. The North Alabama Iris Show runs 2 to 6 p m at T C Almon Center with free admission. Hello Dolly staged by Decatur High School students at IPHS auditorium 8 p m with admission 150 and 1.50. Sunday In The Park by Decatur Arts Council 2 to 6 p m at Gorgon Bibb Elementary School grounds with no admission. Advertising note for pane inson Furniture on Second Avenue Decatur contact 3532370.

Decatur’ Art Guild Sp.m First National Bank North Alabama North Alabama Iris Society T. C. Almon Dolly Decatur High IPHS Decatur d'Arts Council Gorgon-Bibb Ad. Watt

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