Council Reinstates Two Hour Downtown Parking
The city council restored two hour parking after a six week one hour limit drew opposition from merchants. Councilman Ray Nixon cited a 63 percent merchant poll favoring the return but noted offstreet access concerns in Bank Street and 2nd Ave SE affect business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nixon
Bank St
2Nd Ave
Pack Self
Nixon
Council
Chamber of Commerce
2Nd and 4Th Aves
Moulton and
Grant Sts
Chamber
Cigarette Ads Rise in Top Magazines Across Nation
A study shows cigarette advertising doubled in 14 leading magazines after radio and TV ban. Senator Moss calls the rise shocking, urging stronger health warnings on ads. The study by Dr. Feinberg appears for publication next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Morris
New York Times News Service
Washington
Frank E. Moss
Utah
Barry M. Feinberg
Soldier In Debt: Army Wages Affected By Unpaid Debt
Spec. 4 Michael Haley, nearing discharge after a second Vietnam tour, faces a $3,724 debt claimed by the Army due to a five month delay for orders. He is reducing his salary to $40 a month for his wife with $25 possible for himself. Haley, 23, of Champaign Illinois, alleges he was paid during an absence without leave while awaiting duty orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michael Haley
Vietnam
Army
Haley
Champaign
Ill
Associated Press
Social Security Raise Approved by House Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee endorsed a five percent across the board Social Security raise effective June 1 1972 within a broad welfare bill. This complements a 10 percent rise this year and a 15 percent rise last year and keeps automatic increases tied to 3 percent cost of living changes with a 1973 pause before any new raise. The measure estimates an additional 2.1 billion dollars for Social Security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Canonero II owner offered four million by unnamed syndicate
Pedro Baptista, principal owner of Canonero II, says a syndicate offered four million dollars for the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner. He plans to travel to Florida soon to discuss the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pedro Baptista
Florida
Fiery Collision Blocks Traffic Near Moulton
A petroleum truck carrying 3500 gallons of fuel and an ambulance collided east of Moulton in Alabama. Ambulance driver Wade Whitlock and his son Clifford, both badly burned, were treated at Lawrence County Hospital. driver Harold Segars of Decatur uninjured. Fire crews battled the blaze as traffic was halted.
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Moulton
Here
Wade Whitlock
Clifford
Lawrence County Hospital
Union 76
Harold Segars
Decatur
Gillespie Ambulance Service
New York Stock Exchange Founded In 1792
A historical note from Decatur highlights Alabama's Friendlies Shopping Area and marks today as the date when the New York Stock Exchange was founded in 1792.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
New York Stock Exchange
Weather ad and town notes from Athens Tennessee Valley issue
Quick weather summary shows sunny and warmer in Athens with a high of 87 today and 90 Tuesday. A 20 percent chance of rain is listed for Tuesday along with a note to consult the weather page for a full map and river information. It's A Privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Valley observes TVA anniversary and mobilization week
Residents across seven states mark TVA impact during Valley Mobilization Week as Decatur area celebrates TVA's 38th anniversary with a special issue planned by The Decatur Daily targeting local benefits and community reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Area
TVA
Decatur Area
Decatur Daily
Policeman Wounded in Memphis Shootout with Suspect
In Memphis a noon shootout broke out after a neighbor dispute over a phone call escalated. Patrolman James C. Crossno, 26, was gravely wounded by a shotgun blast from a house where Sam D. Farmer, 58, had barricaded himself. Crossno underwent brain surgery and may have lost an eye and hearing. Police anticipated charging Farmer as detectives pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
John Slaughter
Crossno
Michael Davidson
Christopher L. Rochester
Farmer
Rochester
Davidson
Nixon Seeks Rail Strike Resolution
The signalmen's union shut down the nation’s rail system prompting Congress to act on President Nixon’s appeal to halt the walkout. L&N yard operations closed while Southern Railway offices reported no local switching. a few signalmen in Decatur honored picket lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Signalmen’s Union
America
Congress
Nixon
Louisville and Nashville
Southern Railway
Gordon Frederickson
L&n Division
C. W. Ashby
Birmingham
Decatur
Frederickson
Congress blocks halt to strike as committee delays request
Chairman Harley O. Staggers said the House Commerce Committee would not take up the President's request, ending any immediate hope of Congress halting the strike Monday. The remarks surface amid ongoing labor actions and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harley O. Staggers
D-W.va
House Commerce Committee
Nixon
Gas War Expands In Decatur With Cut-Rate Gas
Decatur sees a full scale gasoline price war with stations listing regular at 24.9 to 29.9 cents and premium at 28.9 to 36.9. Lion Oil dealer George Wright says margins are slim and prices may fall further while Shell’s Kenneth Laws and others expect volatility to continue. The battle, which began in nearby Moulton along Alabama 24, features independents selling even lower than major brands as groups brace for stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wright
Lion Oil Co
Decatur
Wright
Kenneth Laws
Shell Oil Distributing Company
Laws
Shell
Moulton
Alabama
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Lee Sentell
DAILY
McGee
Tennessee Post
Jerry McGee
BEN Windham Daily
Curtis Sellers
Sellers
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
Charles Gunthorp
Rutledge Thomas
Thomas
Seoul
South Korea
U. S
James A. Burke
Dmass
Wilbur D. Mills
Araphis
James C. Crossno
Poth
Seeee Financial
Athens
Billy Smith
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