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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1972

Page

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Kissinger Says Viet Peace at Hand

Presidential adviser Henry Kissinger said peace in Vietnam is near and that nine points from North Vietnam are essentially correct. He cited one to four days of final talks, linguistic details, and questions about who signs for Saigon, with a cease fire, troop withdrawal in 60 days, and no infiltration as key issues.

Washington Henry A. Kissinger Vietnam Kissinger North Vietnam United States South Vietnam U.S Laos Cambodia Henry Kissinger White House

North Vietnam accuses U S of stalling peace pact

Hanoi declares the United States agreed to sign a peace pact in Paris but backed off and seeks further talks. The North Vietnamese outline a 24 hour cease fire after signing, 60 day troop withdrawal, and elections for a coalition government, while Saigon and U S resist.

Saigon North Vietnam United States Paris Henry A. Kissinger Hanoi South Vietnam Viet Cong Nguyen Thi Binh U.S Kissinger Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Slayer Case Shifts to Louisville As Warrants Issued

A first degree murder warrant is issued for a local man believed in Louisville in the slaying of Mrs. Avis E. Cowan. Sheriff Dan Ligon says investigators pursue the suspect, with possible movement to Cleveland if no arrest in Louisville.

Bill Cornwell Moulton Avis E. Cowan Louisville Lawrence County Dan Ligon Ligon Moulton 4 Edsel Moore Jefferson County Kentucky Cleveland

Cease fire likely in Vietnam talks says Kissinger

A French source reports Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho have agreed on a cease fire that would let South Vietnamese and Viet Cong hold current zones when fighting ends. Thieu would stay until elections, with a three bloc commission including neutralists supervising the accord.

Flora Lewis New York Times Paris Henry A. Kissinger le Duc Tho Nguyen van Thieu South Vietnam Saigon Viet Cong

Two Die In Separate Cullman County Accidents

In Cullman County two people died in separate highway crashes within 24 hours. Billy Clifton Murphy, 48, of Anniston, died in a hit and run on U S 278 and an 18 year old Hanceville woman Deborah Yvonne Camp was killed on Cullman 47 near Cullman at 7 58 a m. Two others were injured, Joe I Scoggins Jr 22 of Decatur and Geraldine McDaniel 19 of Courtland. The second fatality occurred in a one vehicle crash at 6 05 a m on Cullman 47 north of Cullman. Funeral plans for Camp were announced by Moss Funeral Home. See 2 On Page A 3.

Cullman U. S. 278 Billy Clifton Murphy Anniston Hanceville Deborah Yvonne Camp Joe I. Scoggins Jr Decatur Geraldine McDaniel Courtland Murphy Johnny Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Jones Chapel Cullman 47 R. L. Howell Moss Funeral Home

Daily Want Ad Notice For Athens Listings

In today’s newspaper a local want ad section invites readers to place classified notices. Call numbers 353-4612 or 232-1535 to submit your ad and reach area shoppers.

Athens

Lee Calls For Better Police Pay and Training

Decatur councilman Richard Lee urged higher salaries and enhanced training for the city police. He noted current pay of 224 dollars bi weekly and officers paying for weapons and ammo, and proposed a 240 hour training requirement under new federal law. Lee said 13 more officers are needed and suggested funding a local academy with 200000 dollars, contrasting with 40000 dollars for a police training facility.

Linda Parham Decatur Richard Lee Civitans Lee Alabama Calhoun Junior College North Alabama Birmingham

McGovern McGovern Nixon Debate Moves Ahead Without Nixon

McGovern works toward a proposed debate with Nixon to be shown via films of Nixon on the war economy and other topics followed by McGovern's views. Nixon had pressed for a face to face exchange. The story notes campaign stops by McGovern and Agnew with Shriver in multiple states as legal action unfolds in Washington over taped interviews from the Democratic HQ break in.

George McGovern Nixon McGovern White House Ashland Washington Sen. McGovern Detroit University of Iowa Sacramento Calif Spiro T. Agnew Wilmington Del Manchester N.H Sargent Shriver Columbia S.C U.S Los Angeles Alfred C. Baldwin III Los Angeles Times William Thomas

Rally Opposes Alcohol Legalization In Morgan County

A county wide rally opposing alcohol sales is set for 2 30 p m Sunday at Austin High School. Birmingham Evangelist Wales Goebel will speak. Sponsor is the Morgan County Concerned Citizens Against Alcohol Drug Problems.

Morgan County Austin High School Birmingham Wales Goebel

Nixon to Await More Info on Major Bills

The White House announced Nixon will delay decisions on key bills sent by the 92nd Congress until additional information is received. Igor Sikorsky, aviation pioneer and inventor of the practical helicopter, died at 83 in Easton, Connecticut. The NCAA announced its withdrawal from the USOC committee, accusing the USOC of short-changing America.

Washington Nixon 92Nd Congress White House Easton Conn Igor I. Sikorsky

Accomplish Holiday Fix Ups With Service Ads

A brief want ad notes holiday repairs assisted by Service ads in today’s listings. Readers are urged to contact the service for quick fixes and convenient scheduling.

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