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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1972

Page

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Nixon and Brezhnev Reach Pollution Cooperation Accord

In Moscow Nixon and Brezhnev announce the first accord of the summit, a joint effort to fight pollution and health threats, with plans for U S Soviet health research and environmental cleanup. The talks emphasise frank businesslike dialogue amid broader international tensions.

Moscow Nixon Vietnam Leonid M. Zamyatin Brezhnev Zamyatin Nikolai V. Podgorny William P. Rogers Boris V. Petrovsky Catherine Hall Grand Kremlin Palace Henry A. Kissinger Kremlin U.S U.S.S.R

Flowers For Masterpiece At Pieta Vandalized In Vatican

A woman places flowers at the foot of Michelangelo's Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica after the sculpture was vandalized the previous day. Vatican experts warn vandalism could threaten other artworks in the basilica.

Michelangelo St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican City Rome Vatican

Jets Destroy Six Bridges in North Vietnam Raid

U S fighter bombers destroyed six bridges on the northwest railway to China and hit a transformer station serving Hanoi military installations in an attack announced by U S Command. Ground fighting continued at My Chanh and An Loc with guerrilla activity in the Mekong Delta. Dat Do district capital fell to Viet Cong forces in part.

George Esper Saigon USS North Vietnam China Hanoi U.S My Chanh An Loc Mekong Dat Do U.S. Command Northwest Air Force North Viet Vietnam T Gulf Providence Mekong Delta Phuoc Tuy

Pentagon expands bombing targets in North Vietnam

The Pentagon said U S planes will hit industrial plants supporting North Vietnam's war effort. In Baltimore federal and state indictments were returned against Arthur H Bremer in connection with the shooting of Alabama Governor George C Wallace and wounding of three others.

Washington Pentagon North Vietnam U. S Baltimore Arthur H. Bremer Alabama George C. Wallace

Soviets Hope To Avoid Talks Flop

Soviet officials seek to prevent a breakdown in nuclear talks as Washington signals continued pressure and possible new proposals. Ambiguities linger about venue timing and participation as the two sides navigate mistrust and public posturing.

Full Day Set For Grid Star Harmon Wages in Atlanta

The Chamber of Commerce plans a full day for Harmon Wages the Atlanta Falcon running back. He speaks at a 7 30 am Rooster Coffee Club breakfast at T C Almon Recreation Center then meets the Miss Point Mallard court visits Aquadome Recreation Center and plays golf at Point Mallard. He will record radio spots promoting the city s recreation program with sponsorship by the chamber. About 300 people are expected.

Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Falcon Harmon Wages Wages T. C. Almon Recreation Center The Chamber Decatur-Morgan County Restaurant Association

Bond bid accepted for Morgan County courthouse construction

Hendrix, Mohr and Yardley Inc. won the low bid of 5.4635 percent to finance a 3.5 million courthouse project. Morgan County Commission approved the bid, with total 30 year interest about 3.55 million. Construction expected to start in November on a south parking lot site with future jail addition considered.

Bill Cornwell Hendrix Mohr and Yardley Inc Birmingham Morgan County Commission Commission Guy D. Roberts Thornton Dick) Fleming Hendrix, Mohr and Yardley Ferry St Lee St Oak St Walter Hall Hall

Lee Fund Tops $1600 Mark for Morgan County Widow

The Mrs. Noah Lee Fund exceeds 1600 in donations from area residents to aid Mrs. Lee cancer-stricken mother of 17 year old twins Rickey and Mickey. Mrs. Lee cannot work due to medical bills after six operations and the family lives in a Nashville home renting for 45 dollars monthly. Lee, Decatur native, was murdered in Nashville while working as a security guard almost three weeks ago.

Noah Lee Morgan County Decatur Daily Lee Decatur Nashville Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Charles B. Whitworth Upton’s

Daily Business News Briefs and Classifieds Note

Weather outlook shows a 20 percent rain chance today and Wednesday with highs in the upper 80s and a low near 60. Classifieds and features appear in the Athens edition with contact numbers for want ads and a guaranteed Frigidaire service ad from Decatur on Robinson Avenue.

Robinson Avt Second Avenue Decatur

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