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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1973
Page
1
Skylab astronauts Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin aimed a telescope array at the sun to study its influence on the solar system and aid fusion research. Charles Conrad Jr. and Paul J. Weitz prepared cameras and sensors to begin surveying Earth’s resources starting Wednesday.
John W. Dean III testified that Herbert Kalmbach approved spending 200000 to 400000 of leftover 1968 Republican funds to defeat Alabama governor George Wallace in 1970. Wallace supporters cited outside money. Brewer won the runoff. Brewer later said no non Alabama money supported him.
A Town Creek 16 year old Ronald Riggs Lovett drowned near Wheeler Dam Lawrence County after cramps and panic while swimming with friends. Jerald Hale 37 of Cullman County was found in Pensacola Florida after being swept under during Gulf swimming. undertow and rough water blamed.
Secretary George P. Shultz said the Nixon administration is considering a proposal to raise gasoline taxes. The White House also declared Alabama and Arkansas as major disaster areas due to weekend tornadoes and pledged similar action for other states hit by spring storms. The Supreme Court ruled broadcasters may not be required to accept some paid advertising on controversial public issues.
Alabama lawmakers debate Senate personnel rules as Lt. Gov Beasley seeks funding. Morgan County Senator Harris notes law lets the lieutenant governor assign four committee clerks to his office and urges a clear policy to prevent staff raids from the full Senate. The budget process and committee designations loom as Beasley pressure grows.
The nation faces a growing gas shortage as demand climbs seven percent yearly while crude supplies dwindle. Officials warn motorists may need to seek fuel, with some service stations locked and allocations already in place. Despite warnings, most drivers plan no change, though transit and taxi fleets scale back usage. See GAS On Page 4-8.
James Hoyt Powell a 36 year old Decatur man charged with the 1971 Marietta pathologists killings faces a July 9 trial. He will be tried with Larry Hacker and Alton Wayne Ruff. Powell is in Cobb County Jail awaiting trial after federal arrest in Chicago on an unlawful flight warrant and prior Greenville bond. The Matthews couple were found shot dead in their Marietta home with robbery suspected as motive.
TVA faces Alabama Air Pollution Control Commission to argue that stricter emission standards for Colbert and Widows Creek plants are excessive. It seeks approval of a cheaper alternative that would keep costs for power users under control, arguing scrubbers would be needed infrequently.
In Today's Daily On This Date 1453 Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, fell to Turkish forces marking the end of the Middle Ages. Weather details note highs in the mid 70s and a 20 percent rain chance Wednesday with a low near 60. Complete weather map and river page A3. It is a privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
Robinson Furniture, Decatur's Magnavox dealer for 16 years, announces location on Downtown Secon Avenue with phone 353-2370 in an overdue advertisement.
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