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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1973

Page

5

Rooney Loses Brooklyn Backing for 17th Term Bid

The Brooklyn Democratic organization will not support Rep. John J. Rooney for another term citing illness and doubts about his ability to win. Rooney, 69, chairs the Appropriations panel for State Justice and Commerce. He could not be reached for comment.

Washington Nyt Brooklyn Democratic Organization John J. Rooney Congress Rooney Departments of State, Justice and Commerce Brooklyn Rayburn Building Capitol Appropriations Committee

Trade council formed to promote Soviet American commerce

Top Soviet and American officials and corporate executives bypassed congressional hurdles to promote expansion of trade. The National Association of Manufacturers the U S Chamber of Commerce and 23 major firms joined Soviet trading groups to form a Soviet American Trade Council. Treasury Secretary Shultz had a two hour talk with Premier Kosygin and Brezhnev met PepsiCo chairman Donald Kendall during the flurry of high level meetings.

Moscow Nyt National Association of Manufacturers U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Soviet American Trade Council Talks Held by Cabinet Officials

Cabinet level officials from both sides held separate talks at the new Soviet American Trade Council meeting focusing on trade relations and bilateral cooperation.

New Soviet-American Trade Council

Brezhnev to Visit New Delhi for Official Trip Next Month

India announced that Soviet leader Leonid I. Brezhnev will make a friendly official visit to New Delhi in late November at Indira Gandhi's invitation. It will be the first Soviet leader’s official visit since 1971, following the Indo-Soviet treaty signed during the Bangladesh crisis.

New. Delhi Nyt India Leonid I. Brezhnev Brezhnev Indira Gandhi Andrei A. Gromyko

Britain Withdraws Frigates to Avert Iceland Rift

London yields to Icelandic ultimatum and withdraws frigates and defense tugs from disputed waters to avert breaking relations within NATO. Edward Heath invites Olafur Johannesson to London as talks begin on Iceland’s 50 mile fishing zone.

London Nyt Iceland North Atlantic Treaty Organization Edward Heath NATO United States Olafur Johannesson Heath Johannesson

Dental Exam For Baboon Tests Experimental Implants

A baboon undergoes a first dental exam to assess suitability for experimental tooth implants. UF researchers Dr Harold R Stanley and Dr Seth R Weintraub examine her teeth in the AP Wirephoto. The Cairo commentary discusses Egypt's reaction to an Arab commando raid linked to emigration from the Soviet Union to Israel and Austria's decision to suspend special transit facilities in exchange for hostages' lives.

University of Florida Harold R. Stanley Seth R. Weintraub Cairo NYT Israel Egypt Soviet Union Moscow Vienna Bruno Kreisky Austria

Iraq Gets Bombers From Soviet Union, Officials Say

Washington reports that the Soviet Union has sent about a dozen TU-22 bombers to Iraq in a move officials view as a psychological push to boost credibility in the Arab world. Intelligence remains unsure if the aircraft are for training or destined for Iraqi use, but officials presume delivery to Iraq with ongoing Soviet arms support.

Washington Nyt Soviet Union Iraq Baghdad State Defense Department

Vietnam Saigon area sees heaviest clashes since ceasefire

Government spokesman Col Le Trung Hien said a regiment of communist troops with a Viet Cong battalion attacked two government battalions northeast of Saigon. Government artillery fought back as weather halted air strikes. He reported 183 communist deaths and 100 wounded or missing.

Thanh Duc South Vietnam NVT Saigon Here le Trung Hien

Market closes at new high as Dow climbs on NYSE

The market ended on a strong note with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising from 949.13 at the open to 956.65 at the close, marking its highest finish since April 19. Trading volume reached 20.77 million shares as electronic, oil, and specialty issues led gains amid broad advancing issues.

New York NYRY New York Stock Exchange

Montgomery real estate dealer fails to sway state building decision

In Montgomery Alabama real estate dealer Pinkie Hassan met with Attorney General Bill Baxley to prompt a challenge to the State Building Commission contract for a 16 story state office building. Baxley said there is nothing they can do about Capitol Development Co. winning the contract led by Walter Johnsen of Birmingham. Alabama milk price rises to 76 cents per half gallon, up 14 cents in nine months. IRS approved a further two cent increase for processors and distributors.

Montgomery Ala Bill Baxley State Building Commission Baxley Pinkie Hassan Capitol Development Co Walter Johnsen Birmingham Alabama

Calendar of events from Stephens DAR to AAUW fair

Community notices list DAR meeting at Mrs John Harris home at 2 30 p m color movie at Youth Branch Library 4 p m medical assistants Simms from Lukeen B Wallace Developmental Center speaks at 7 30 p m Pilot Club Decatur meets 7 p m Morgan County League board at Lee Stamler’s home 12 30 p m Friday Rev Merlin Mosher speaks 11 a m Summer Manor singing at Falkville Church of God 7 p m Gatemen Quartet Cotaco United Methodist Harmony Grove singing Lowell McGee Singers Old Rice School concert West Family, District State Styling Clinic at Mitchell’s Cafeteria June Hunt speaks 7 p m Lacon old Jones School site free open to public Mt Taber United Methodist Church 7 30 p m Altermen perform Revival at Brooksville Church of God of Prophecy starts 7 15 p m AAUW sidewalk arts fair 12 30 to 5 p m Gordon Bibb school grounds.

Morgan County Medical Park Simms Lukeen B. Wallace Developmental Center June Hunt Texas H.L. Hunt Jones School Lacon

Market Wrap Shows Mixed Day as Gains Lag Declines

The trading session ended with 487 stocks falling and 278 holding steady. Despite a bullish tilt only eight of the top 15 active issues rose while three of the top five fell. Ninety five stocks hit new highs and seven marked new lows.

Episcopal Church nominates five as presiding bishop candidates

The House of Bishops named five nominees for presiding bishop: John M. Allin Mississippi Christoph Keller Jr Arkansas Robert R. Spears Rochester New York John H Burt Ohio and C Kilmer Myers California. Election set for Thursday during the 13 day triennial convention in Louisville where retiring Bishop John E. Hines leaves May 31.

Louisville Nyt House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church John M. Allin Mississippi Christoph Keller Jr Arkansas Robert R. Spears Rochester N.Y John H Burt Ohio C. Kilmer Myers California House of Bishops John E. Hines

Londonderry’s New Mayor Seeks United Ireland Bridge

Raymond MacLean, Londonderry mayor, says a united Ireland could end Northern Ireland’s troubles. He and Protestant deputy Jack Allen push to use the city’s new power sharing scheme to bridge religious divides.

Raymond MacLean Londonderry Northern Ireland Ireland Jack Allen

Senate Approves 1.2 Billion Foreign Aid Plan

The Senate cleared a 1.2 billion dollar foreign aid bill by 54 to 42 after two failed efforts to trim the authorization. It moves to a conference committee with the House, which passed 1.6 billion earlier this year with 632 million for Indochina reconstruction. An amendment to cap at 1.1 billion failed 47 to 46.

Washington Nyt Senate House Conference House Indochina Frank Church Idaho

Chile Regime Plans Import of 15 U.S. Films This Week

Chile's new military government announced plans to import 15 American films this week as a public move toward normality amid austerity. Officials contrasted film imports with recurring beef market shifts and warned of immediate popular measures to counter austere policies.

Santiago Nyt Chile United States Armed Forces Network

Kleindienst testifies on Texas stock scandal immunity

Former Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst said U S attorney Anthony J P Farris did not follow immunity instructions in the Sharp Texas stock scandal. The case involved Houston speculator Frank W Sharp and a bank failure tied to bribery accusations against state politicians.

Dallas Nyt Richard G. Kleindienst United States South Texas Anthony J. P. Farris Texas Frank W. Sharp Houston

Gas Station Operators Head For Court Over Phase 4 Controls

Gas station operators in several states plan court action and some will defy Phase 4 price ceilings by raising pump prices. Associations in Oregon Washington Pennsylvania Nevada and California urge dealers to pass through higher wholesale costs while some groups threaten court challenges led by Tennessee and Pennsylvania dealers.

Nevada California Oregon Washington State Pennsylvania William Victory Washington Evergreen Service Station Association Internal Revenue Service Pennsylvania Service Station Dealers Association Thomas Anderson Tennessee Gasoline Dealers Association Cost of Living Council The Tennessee Association Sydney Staggs

Wordplay and oddities in language from a 1973 column

Theodore M. Bernstein analyzes coined terms like nonmentals and nonnuts in an anti Nixon plot note, discusses G string etymology, and notes quirks in negative prefixes. He cites dissenting opinions from H J Howard and Alfred Buchwald while exploring unease and un- word formation.

Theodore M. Bernstein New Orleans H.J. Howard Columbus Ohio Alfred Buchwald Montreal

Titan 3 Centaur rocket rolls to launch pad at Cape Kennedy

The Titan 3 Centaur, a test variant for Mars exploration, is ready at Cape Kennedy for a proof flight around Jan 15. It will propel a Viking Mars lander model into Earth orbit and rehearse Mars trajectory maneuvers. The note mentions NASA’s shift before the reusable shuttle era. The Maryland Court of Appeals upholds a conviction upheld by the Court of Special Appeals.

New York Nyt Mars Cape Kennedy Fla National Aeronautics and Space Administration Kennedy Space Center Florida

Former security evaluator accuses Sonnenfeldt of leaks

Otto F. Otepka, former State Department evaluator, testifies at Senate Finance Committee hearings that Helmut Sonnenfeldt leaked classified information to RFK and many Washington journalists. Sonnenfeldt denies the charges, says he was investigated, exonerated, and promoted with higher security clearances.

Washington NYT State Department Helmut Sonnenfeldt White House Treasury Robert F. Kennedy Washington Press Corps Senate Finance Committee Otto F. Otepka Security Sonnenfeld

Maryland High Court Refuses Bremer Appeal

Maryland's Court of Appeals declines to hear Arthur Bremer's appeal allied to the Wallace shooting case. Bremer serves 53 years for the May 1973 assassination attempt and wounding three others, with options opening for a U.S. Supreme Court review. Attorneys Benjamin and Eleanor Lipsitz offered no speculation on next steps.

Annapolis Maryla d Arthur Herman Bremer Alabama George C. Wallace U.S Supreme Court Bremer Wallace Benjamin Eleanor Lipsitz

House affirms funding for Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty

The House approved 313 to 90 to fund Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty at 50.2 million dollars for the current year and create a board of international broadcasting to oversee them. Critics argued continued broadcasts into the Soviet bloc clash with U.S. detente goals and foreign policy.

Washington Nyt House Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty Board of International Broadcasting Soviet Union U.S

Chiao Kuan Hua Rebuffs US Soviet Detente at UN

China's vice foreign minister Chiao Kuan Hua spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, scoffing at the US Soviet detente. He argued that contention between the superpowers extends worldwide, underscoring ongoing global tensions.

Chiao Kuan Hua People's Republic of China United Nations General Assembly Chiao United States Soviet Union

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Naty Gibsonburg Miles Fremont Britain Nam Stephens DAR John Harris Horsetree Pl O— Pilot Club of Decatur Decatur Inn Morgan County League of Women Voters Lee Stamler Merlin Mosher Sixth Avenue Church Falkville Church Cotaco United Methodist Church Gatemen Tere Harmony Grove Holiness Church Punkin Center Lowell McGee Cotaco Methodist Church North Alabama Point Mallard Old Rice Hulaco West District State Mitchell’s Cullman Shopping Center Colman Decatur Mothers’ Club Arthur Nebrig Eastmeade S.E Mt. Taber United Methodist Church Brooksville Church AAUW Gordon Bibb Chile Eyes Films Bernstein New York Times Syndicate State Court of Appeals Maryland Court of Special Appeals Radio
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