Higdon Trial Moves Start After Judge Denies Delays
M Sgt William Higdon charged with larceny bribery and graft faces jury selection after Judge Col Kenneth Howard rejects defense motions for continuance. Higdon's case ties to a Los Angeles grand jury indictment naming eight defendants including Sgt Maj William Wooldridge. He allegedly stole 7200 and took 25723 in bribes over club maintenance contracts with Universal Consultants Inc.
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Dick Cooper
Redstone Arsenal
William Higdon
Vietnam
Col
Kenneth Howard
Howard
Edward Hopper
Huntsville
Hopper
Higdon
Los Angeles
Canton
Army
Universal Consultants, Inc
Edward J. C. Kowateh
Senate
Joint Justice Department
William C. Wooldridge
Seymour Lazar
Maramed Ltd
Maramed Inc
Lazar
Justice Department
Higdon and
Wooldridge
Power court ruling clears 65 tractors purchase
Alabama Supreme Court said a power court erred in blocking the State Highway Department’s 65 tractor purchase during former Gov. Brewer’s administration, in a ruling released today.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Supreme Court
State Highway Department
Albert Brewer
Escape plans teased by Decatur Daily Outdoor Editor
Spring weather brings birds bees buds and breezes with a promise of more to come. Outdoor editor Tony Estes outlines an escape route with details on how to do it on page B5.
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Decatur Daily Outdoor
Tony Estes
Dollar Rebounds On European Markets Amid Monetary Crisis
The dollar strengthened on European exchanges as speculators cover short positions. The pound fell to $2.4155, while West German marks rose on rumors of a forthcoming revaluation after two days of selling. Officials anticipate actions by West Germany and possibly other currencies at a Brussels meeting.
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Associated Press
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Portugal
Switzerland
Germany
Brussels
France
Italy
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Far East
Tokyo
Bank of Japan
Rain Dampens Protest Fervor in Capital Amid Arrests
In Washington antiwar protesters facing 12 000 arrests this week planned a South Vietnamese embassy rally but rain and heavy police left 50 youths outnumbered ten to one. Leaders vow renewed demonstrations in six to eight weeks with calls for psychiatrists to join.
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Washington
Rennie Davis
American Psychiatric Association
John Fraines
Davis
Fraines
United States
Froines
Aboug
Zeppelin Hindenburg burns at Lakehurst mooring
In Today's DAILY ON THIS DATE in 1937 the German Zeppelin Hindenburg burned while moored at Lakehurst New Jersey. The page also lists weather outlooks with 50 percent rain chance today and 40 percent tonight and Friday, with highs near 84 and a low around 60. The Tennessee Valley program note closes the item.
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Tennessee Valley
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