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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1972
Page
1
The United States and Soviet Union agreed on settlement of the World War II lend lease debt and a broad trade package. The $11 billion loan will be settled at $500 million to be paid over 30 years.
The House overrode President Nixon's veto of a $24.6 billion water pollution control bill for a three year program. Senate override followed 52 to 12. The law aims for pollution-free waters by 1985 with controls on discharges and municipal waste plants. Funds await separate appropriations and could be smaller.
Decatur two hospitals that lost accreditation this summer will be resurveyed this week by a Joint Commission team. Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital will be inspected Thursday and Decatur General Hospital through Friday and part of Saturday. Officials expect reaccreditation after corrective actions.
Ginger Smith of Austin High School edged out rivals with only one incorrect pick in THE DAILY forecast contest. She won $60 plus a $10 subscriber bonus after choosing Lee over Austin, with five entrants tied for best score among more than 1,450 coupons entered.
Two Athens men died in separate crashes. Bobby Jarrett, 36, died from a two vehicle wreck near Calhoun Junior College. Larry Bond, 31, died after a motorcycle car collision on Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville.
Ronald Shields of 1311 Fletcher SW sold his Firestone tire set via the Decatur Daily Want Ad and received seven additional responses, indicating growing demand for similar items. Classified line lists contact numbers 353-4739 and 232-1535 for Athens residents.
Local ad lists appliance service for all makes at Robinson Furniture Downtown Second Ave Decatur with phone number 353 2370.
The Cullman County Chamber of Commerce endorsed legalizing alcohol sales as an economic issue, citing potential $300,000 in revenue and no new taxes, while noting a possible $60,000 loss if Culver’s bill on beer tax passes is blocked. Critics called it a moral issue and warned of tax shifts to other areas. Hub
Decatur educators Earl Morris and Whitsett say their names appeared on a list of committee members opposing alcohol sales without their knowledge. Morris states he is not on any committee and will vote as he pleases. Whitsett also denies contact or service on the committee. They were listed as “me for the city forces’ youth division.”
A local speaker argues against whisky consumption while urging stricter legal controls and regulations. The remark emphasizes public policy over drinking habits.
A cookbook sale to raise nearly 13000 for Decatur General Hospital funds 31 nurse paging devices 15 television sets and six hide a bed lounge chairs. The 400 page Cotton Country Cooking features local recipes with never before published chef recipes and is illustrated by Mitch Howell. Books cost 4.95 and go on sale Nov 17 after months of recipe collection and testing to aid hospital pediatric facilities.
Four Coast Guard cutters and aircraft comb the rugged Alaska coast for a twin engine plane carrying House Democratic Leader Hale Boggs and three others after signals from an emergency beacon were heard. In Washington the economy shows a steady rise with an adviser warning no immediate inflation danger.
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