North Alabama police academy funds cut amid political clash
Local legislators criticized SEPA LEPA funding decisions that halted the Calhoun Junior College police academy, arguing North Alabama access was unfairly reduced while Atlanta based review and governor office involvement followed. Officials blamed Calhoun College for delays and leadership gaps.
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Bo) Davis
Sappers Step Up Assaults on Highway 1 Drive
Communist sappers and gunners intensified attacks on the eve of North Vietnam's national day, killing 24 rangers and wounding 23 along a 150 mile stretch of Highway 1 from Da Nang to Qui Nhon. The heaviest strike hit Tam Quan as multiple midnight assaults targeted a district headquarters and a ranger post.
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Football Kickoff Tonight In North Alabama Prep Games
North Alabama high school football opens with Clem vs West Limestone Hanceville vs Holly Pond West Morgan vs East Limestone and Parrish vs Good Hope. Roundup and tonight’s prep games preview appear in the sports section starting on page B-1.
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Decatur Daily
Democrats mobilize Morgan County voters for November vote
Sam McClendon outlined a 10 outreach plan asking Democratic workers to contact friends on election day to secure turnout. Governor Wallace will endorse state candidates. Sparkman warned Republicans risk a full slate if defeated. Morgan County Republicans filed no county candidates.
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Morgan County
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Alabama
Sparkman
Weevils Threaten Cotton Crop In County
County farmer speaker Agee says the boll weevil damages the 1971 crop and will prevent 1972 from being great. He notes farmers treating crops stay ahead while those who do not suffer, as county ranks near Madison in cotton production last year.
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Madison County
Agee
Illinois Researcher Seeks Mononucleosis Vaccine Progress
An Illinois researcher reports that human volunteers given infectious mononucleosis antigens developed theoretically protective antibodies. Dr G FP Springer of Northwestern University said large-scale testing plans are being made. The kissing disease, common in youths, causes grippe like symptoms and sore throat.
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Ieser
Director urges breaking class barriers at workplace
The Institute of Directors journal argues unnecessary status divisions between office and factory workers must end. It calls for bringing the landscaped office concept to the work bench with plants acoustic screens air conditioning and subtle lighting and color.
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London
Journal of the Institute of Directors
Fischer Wins World Chess Title Amid Late Arrival
Bobby Fischer arrived 15 minutes late to the playing hall and Euwe ruled he must appear to claim the title. Schmid declared Fischer the new champion as 2,500 Icelanders cheered, ending a tense match seen as a clash of styles and Cold War tensions.
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Spassky
New York
James D. Slater
Athens Plant Named Best Operated Plant 1972
AWPA named Athens Water Treatment Plant the Best Operated Plant for 1972 at the 27th annual meeting in Auburn. Franl Martin, plant manager, said Athens competed against cities with 10,000 to 25,000 populations and earned recognition for its standing operation this year.
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Alabama Water and Pollution Association
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