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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1972

Page

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Nixon and Soviets Reach Final SALT Agreement in Moscow

The United States and the Soviet Union announce a final two part SALT pact to limit strategic nuclear weapons. A Kremlin signing ceremony was planned after Nixon's dinner with Soviet leaders Brezhnev Podgorny Kosygin.

Moscow United States Soviet Union White House Kremlin Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev Nikolai V. Podgorny Alexi N. Kosygin U.S. Senate

Missiles Stop Tank Assault at Kontum City in Vietnam

US forces used electronically guided missiles to halt a tank attack at Kontum City in the central highlands destroying a dozen tanks. In the north, South Vietnamese Marines repelled a fourth assault at My Chanh near Hue with Viet battles reported and heavy enemy casualties. The air war against Haiphong continued with bridges and a power plant targeted as US planes and crews faced weather and losses.

Saigon Vietnam Kontum City My Chanh Hue North Vietnam Haiphong Vinh U.S Pleiku

Caissons Plan Approved For Decatur Central Building

Decatur City School Board approves a 36800 plan to anchor the proposed central administration building with caissons in unstable soil at the civic center. Architect Aycock cites a bedrock drop and maximum caisson cost of 36864, rejecting a high backfill gamble.

Decatur City School Civic Center Bill Aycock Aycock Curtis Sellers Hickory Hills Rolling Hills Burningtree Cleo St Sellers Brookhaven Middle School Oak Park Brookhaven

Mrs Noah Lee Fund Reaches $1939.50 in Decatur Drive

Donations to the Mrs Noah Lee Fund total $1939.50 as aid continues for the widow of a slain Morgan County deputy. The Decatur Daily established the fund after the deputy's Nashville slaying. Mrs Lee, battling cancer, has undergone six operations and cannot work.

Noah Lee Morgan County Decatur Daily Nashville Lee Harvey W. Fuller Tom D. Morris John William H. Quarles Bertram C. Morris Johnston St. SE Decatur DAILY

Wallace Shows Improvement After Drainage of Wound Abscesses

Doctors at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring Md report Gov George C Wallace of Alabama has shown marked overall improvement after drainage of two wound abscesses. The update comes as national headlines note a worsening trade deficit and a new Nixon Kremlin trade commission agreement in Moscow.

Silver Spring George C. Wallace Alabama Holy Cross Hospital

Chamber drives growth with Boosting Decatur push

Lynn Fowler president of the Chamber of Commerce and John Cook membership director pose with a large Boosting Decatur button. Chamber members will contact prospects before July 4 as part of an ambitious membership drive.

Lynn Fowler Chamber of Comerce Decatur Chamber Billy Smith

Refuge Manager Opposes I-65 Spur Through Wildlife Refuge

Huntsville Wldlife Refuge Manager Tom Atkeson vows to fight any spur route south of the river that would cross the refuge, saying an interstate through Garth Slough would endanger wildlife and could force the refuge to fold. Local groups warn a downtown spur would harm businesses and property values and plan continued opposition.

Lee Sentell Huntsville Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Tom Atkeson Garth Slough Alabama Conservancy Alabama Wildlife Federation Limestone County Conservancy State Board Rowland Burns Atkeson Department of the

Learel A-7 B-3 B-1 A-6

A fragment shows a sequence of codes and labels A-7 B-3 B-1 A-6 with unclear context. The readable portion lists five item tags or scores without surrounding facts or subjects. No identifiable persons organizations or places are present in the legible text.

Raley Seeks City Council Post In Decatur

Veteran postal official Harry B. Raley announced his candidacy for a Decatur city council seat. He plans to run as a full time member, aims to qualify for a council place by June 20, and expects the election date to be set at the June 5 council meeting. Raley touted progress and central Tennessee Valley leadership.

Harry B. Raley Raley Decatur Postal Service Tennessee Valley Midlothian, Tex

Von Braun to Retire from NASA and Join Fairchild

Dr Wernher von Braun a German born rocket expert announces retirement as deputy administrator of NASA effective July 1. He will become corporate vice president for engineering and development at Fairchild Industries Germantown Md to devote time to space projects he deems important.

Washington Wernher von Braun National Aeronautics and Space Administration Fairchild Industries Germantown von Braun

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