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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1973
Page
1
Israeli command reports forces pushing into Syria near Damascus with units about 16 miles from the capital. Jordan confirms entry to aid Syria and Iraq, while U S officials warn this could widen and prolong the war as Soviet aid to Egypt and Syria grows.
Egyptian military claims control of recaptured areas in Sinai and reports heavy Israeli losses as planes attack armor in northern and southern sectors. Israel cites an armor battle wiping out about 50 Egyptian tanks while fighting continues. Washington to replace some Israeli weapons. Jordan's entry into the war draws U.S. concern.
State Department official Virginia Allan praised Gerald Ford as a fine and outstanding vice president at the 19th annual Southeastern Conference of Women in Chambers of Commerce banquet. Allan noted Ford’s long service in Congress and Michigan ties, while stressing caution on Middle East policy amid geographic bureaus handling the crisis. Officers and a member of the year were announced for the Southeastern Conference. Ad inserted for Penn Hamburgers.
Rep. Gerald R. Ford pledged full financial disclosure as he seeks confirmation as vice president. Nixon said Ford will receive intelligence briefings and attend National Security Council and Cabinet meetings. House hearings could start within two weeks with TV coverage. FBI background check awaited. Ford plans to stay in the House until confirmation.
Morgan County United Way progress reports will be given Tuesday at a Decatur Inn breakfast. Barrett Shelton Jr. urges division chairs and volunteers to attend the 7:15 dutch meal, with puppet show by Eileen Bibb and Jenny Salladay. The drive began Oct 1 with Col. George R. Hall speaking, with a second meeting Oct 23 and final celebration Oct 31. The goal is 367 661.14 to be split among two local agencies.
Two scientists after four hours of hypnosis say Gautier Mississippi men Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker told the truth about being taken aboard a UFO by reddish beings. Dr. James Harder and Dr. Allen Hynek found the men not imbalanced or crackpots and noted eyewitness details. The pair described wrinkled creatures with pointed ears and slit eyes during the encounter.
On this day in 1066 Normans under William the Conqueror defeated the English at Hastings. Weather forecast shows variable cloudiness through Monday with a 20 percent rain chance. highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s. Local map and river page on D-2.
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