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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1973
Page
9
Astronauts Conrad and Weitz entered Skylab’s hot workshop area wearing gas detectors and masks. They described temperatures over 120 degrees behind hatches and prepared to install a shade device to protect the station from the sun after the May 14 launch damaged its shield and solar panel.
The article details Jeb Stuart Magruder agreeing to plead guilty and testify as a prosecution witness, while prosecutors aim to indict Haldeman Ehrlichman and other leaders in a broad obstruction case tied to the Watergate break in and cover up. Separately Skylab suffered power cuts from panel failures, jeopardizing the $294 million station and NASA's $2.6 billion program while astronauts conduct sun and earth studies.
Alabama's highway user taxes made up 20.4 percent of fiscal 1972 state tax receipts, per Alabama Petroleum Council Chairman D. S. Thomason. He cited U S Census figures showing $167.19 million raised from highway taxes, out of $817.67 million total tax revenue. Main source was motor fuels at $136.46 million.
Senate investigators found that the IEC head Bernard Wells was listed as a Justice Department official while heading the interdepartmental information unit, a possible cover for his IEC role. Nixon said the IEC was under investigation and denied authority for any illegal actions. Also under scrutiny is the White House.
Decatur High School student Sharon Cannizzo and Madison student Glenn Haynes were named among 48 youths enrolled in the Youth Conservation Corps program sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service. The eight week camp at Fort McClellan in the Talladega National Forest will include work in the forest, housing in Army barracks, after hours sports, and educational tours to foster environmentally trained citizens.
The SIU, a secret group created by the President, leaked into public view after two of its four members were charged and convicted in Watergate. Members reportedly conducted a burglary at Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist office. Coast Guard helicopters were dispatched but the crew and passengers were rescued before help arrived.
State Trooper Corporal J. M Kirkpatrick has been promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Driver License Division in Decatur. A Hueytown High School graduate from 1955, he joined the department in 1960, has served in Kutaw Birmingham and Bessemer, led patrols in Cullman County, and is married to Barbara with four children. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Seattle police cited rock entertainer Alice Cooper for disorderly conduct after a Friday night performance, reflecting the musician's two public faces and ongoing legal matter.
Alabama Department of Public Health seeks physicians for state and county posts including deputy health officer. Dr. Francis S. Springall notes local health officers run county programs as salaries range from 20 475 to 36 792 with fringe benefits. Inquiries go to Dr. Ira L. Myers in Montgomery.
The first president to reside in the White House was John Adams. This historic fact marks the early era of executive residence in American government.
A report notes an event at Seattle Center Coliseum where the host urged the audience to express its best insult, creating a provocative interactive moment during the program.
Dennis W. Griffith acting superintendent at Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center is promoted to center director. Announcement by Charles L. Aderholt, Alabama Department of Mental Health commissioner, cites his education from Florence State University and the University of Tennessee and service in the Army.
Senate testimony reveals John W. Dean III and Ulasewicz discussed offers tied to White House clemency. Kalmbach admitted raising $210 900 after the raid. Barker claimed CIA ethics prevented silencing. Magruder named as expected cooperator. hearings to resume June 5 with single network telecasts.
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