Warship pact signed in Moscow amid summit talks
President Nixon and Soviet leaders approved the fifth American Soviet accord in three days to prevent incidents between warships. John Warner and Adm. Sergei Gorshkov signed the Washington Moscow Naval Agreement on Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas, excluding merchant ships. The pact urges signaling, avoids simulated attacks, and requires cautious approaches between armed forces. Nixon also met Brezhnev in a lengthy Kremlin session as talks on long range European Asian issues continued.
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Chamber Begins Drive To Boost Membership In Decatur
The Chamber of Commerce launched a drive at the Rooster Coffee Club to raise Decatur membership from 650 to at least 850. John Cook presented 81 prospect lists to contact business leaders as 400 attendees at the T. C. Almon Center breakfast heard plans to improve shopping, housing, jobs, education, culture, and recreation.
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Bomb Explodes at Decatur High School Disrupts Classes
A homemade bomb exploded in a metal trash can at Decatur High School injuring no one and prompting a joint probe by Decatur police the FBI and ATF. The eight inch lead pipe packed with shotgun pellets scattered shrapnel but no students were in the restroom at the time. The case is a federal offense with ATF taking primary jurisdiction.
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Dallas man surrenders gun after hostage bid on jet demand
Virgil Lee Fuqua of Dallas held a young woman hostage for hours in a failed skyjacking attempt. He forced her from Waco to Fort Worth and then Love Field before surrendering at Dallas police headquarters after negotiations led by Assistant Chief Townsend and Police Chief Dyson.
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Waco
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Bruce Hughes
Mrs Noah Lee Fund Nears $1 900 in Decatur Drive
Donations totaling 1899.50 have been raised for the Mrs Noah Lee Fund, aiding the widow of a former Decatur resident and Morgan County deputy killed in Nashville. List of contributors includes churches and individuals, with mail and office drop options at THE DECATUR DAILY.
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Forest Hill Baptist Church
Frank Tipps
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Westmeade Baptist Church
M. W. McMunn
Louis E. Nebrig
W. L. Bethany
Memorial
United Methodist Church
Thomas
Wages Praises City Recreation At Chamber Breakfast
Harmon Wages of the Atlanta Falcons praised Decatur style recreation facilities at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast. He said after school programs keep youth out of trouble and build discipline through team effort. He forecast a strong Falcons season and credited coach Norm Van Brocklin for solid coaching.
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University of Florida
Norm van Brocklin
State Property Tax Issue Tops Ballot
A statewide runoff election features a proposed amendment setting residential, agricultural and forest property assessment at 15 percent if approved, with a 30 percent rate for all types of property if defeated. Utilities and unclassified property would be taxed at 30 and 25 percent respectively, risking higher bills for homeowners if the measure fails. Morgan County Assessor Porter Lee Hanes calls the defeat scenario disastrous for budget constrained residents. A statewide committee led by Judge William Lee campaigns to win support amid voter education efforts.
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William Lee
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Bremer Spotted In Ottawa Crowd
Arthur Herman Bremer was seen among the crowd outside Parliament in Ottawa as President Nixon spoke on April 14. U S and Canadian authorities identified him from Ottawa Parliament Hill footage, and RCMP confirmed he stayed in an Ottawa hotel. Bremer, 21, has pleaded not guilty in Baltimore to a four count indictment for the Laurel Maryland Wallace shooting. He was examined by a psychiatrist after arrest per law enforcement request. impact on any insanity defense is unclear. See BREMER On Page A4-
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Calendar and Classified Pages Reference
The page shows sections for Horoscope Classified Landers Comics Obituaries Editorials Sports Entertainment TV Log Financial Women and more with page designations A-4 B-1 C-2 C-4 D-3 D-4. Readers locate timely notices and features across sections.
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