Lawmakers Back Anti-SEPA Move Over LEPA Funds
State Sen. Bob Harris gains support from four area legislators as they pledge to vote to cut LEPA funds if the agency does not reinstate funds for the Calhoun Junior College police academy. Rep. David Cauthen, Rep. Tommy Carter, Rep. Wayland Cross, and Sen. Joe Fine urge action amid regional funding disputes and political maneuvering.
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Winford Turner
Bob Harris
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
Joe Fine
Russellville
David Cauthen
Decatur
Tommy Carter
Elkmont
Wayland Cross
Courtland
Harris
North Alabama Police Academy
Calhoun Junior College
Sen. Harris
Fine
Carter
House
Senate
Cauthen
Corey
Jerris Leonard
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
George Murphy
Cross
North Alabama
Lepa
Jacksonville State
University of Alabama
Bay Minette
Enterprise
Birmingham
Leonard
Murphy
George Seibels
James Parsons
Robert
Bo) Davis
Morgan County Liquor Referendum Petition Filed
A petition calling for a November 7 referendum on legalized alcohol sales in Morgan County was filed in the probate judge's office by Paul Hendry and a citizens committee of more than 300. The petition shows about 7 500 signatures, with roughly 4 000 needed, and argues that tax revenues should fund Decatur and Morgan County schools.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Paul Hendry
Bryan McAfee
Dry
Alabama
Citizens Committee
Hendry
Morgan
Labor Units Face Pressure Over Meany's Nixon Stance
AFL-CIO President George Meany pushes neutrality in the presidential race while state AFL-CIO councils resist orders to drop anti Nixon resolutions. Oklahoma and California leaders clash with Meany as Minnesota Nebraska Iowa and Texas reportedly receive similar directives amid broader internal conflict.
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Neil Gilbride
Washington
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Richard Nixon
Meany
Nixon
National Federation
U.S
Oklahoma
Henry L. Sikes
Afl-Cio Council
North Carolina
Wilbur Hobby
John F. Henning
California
Sacramento
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Texas
George McGovern
Tragedy Follows Cover Image of Leukemia Patient
Glenda Swanson a 9 year old from Walnut Creek California appeared on the cover of Bambino the Children hospital magazine in Oakland. The issue was rushed to her home the day after and Glenda died following her leukemia illness.
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Glenda Swanson
Walnut Creek
Calif
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Oakland
Swanson
Glenda
Stores Endorse Renewal in Decatur Downtown Effort
Urban renewal directors urged 2nd Ave merchants to start renovations ahead of DHA work to revive downtown. Half of the 85 planned lots have been bought and street work is underway with drainage and curb projects planned. Architects will offer free exterior drawings while government rehabilitation loans ended due to limited funding.
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Lee Sentell
2Nd Ave
Decatur Housing Authority
DHA
Bob Neill
Neill
Congress
St Cp
Bank St
Bob Hunter
Downtown Merchants Association
Dorothy Schwachow
Hunter
Nixon vows no tax increase in 1973
President Nixon states there will be no presidential tax increase in 1973 while warning congressional overspending could force one. He defends Vietnam talks as in a sensitive stage and remains in Washington to push against rising spending.
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Washington
Nixon
Oval Office
Vietnam
Congress
Beasley urges abolition of Public Service Commission
Montgomery Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley advocates wiping out the current Public Service Commission and creating a new efficient utility regulator. Washington reports wholesale prices up three-tenths of one percent in the past month across food raw materials and manufactured goods.
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Montgomery
Jere Beasley
Public Service Commission
Washington
South Vietnam Vice President Ky accuses elections of rigging
In today’s date line for 1971, South Vietnam’s Vice President Ky charges that presidential elections were rigged. Weather notes predict upper 70s high and mid 50s low with a 20 percent precipitation chance through Friday. River page B 8 mentions Tennessee Valley pride.
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South Vietnam
River Page
13 Wet‑Dry Votes Eyed Across Alabama Counties
A petition filed today seeks a referendum on alcohol sales pushing Morgan County into a list with at least 12 other Alabama counties that may vote November 7 on legalization. Petitions circulate in Lawrence Lauderdale Colbert Jackson Cillman Randolph Chambers Chilton Monroe Coffee Gene Bibb and more with Clay County planning an October 10 vote.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Lawrence
Lauderdale
Colbert
Jackson
Cillman
Randolph
Chambers
Chilton
Monroe
Coffee
Gene
Bibb
Clay County
Limestone County
North Alabama
Etowah
Conecuh
Dale
Shelby
Clarke County
Sell Your Musical Instruments in Daily Want Ad
Classified note urges readers to call 353 4612 to place ads selling musical instruments and related gear for quick disposal.
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Athenis
Daily Want
Dial
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United Way
Decatur Inn
Parsons
SEPA
Cullman County
Tom Drake
Davis
Red Baron
Civic Club
George Hansberry
Curtis Sellers
Ricky Brooks
Morgan Liquor Petition
By Ben Windham
McGovern
Colorado
Likes
Frigidaire Sales & Service
Robinson Furniture
Downtown
See Avenue Decatur
Ady
Democratic Party
U. S
Democratic National Committee
Watergate Building
FBI
Tennessee Valley
Sweer
Financial
Lawrence County
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