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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1973

Page

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Nixon Agnew hold thorough White House talk on probe weekend

President Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew met for about two hours at the White House to discuss the federal criminal probe involving Agnew. They said the meeting was thorough and did not cover resignation or legal strategy. Nixon then flew to Camp David while Agnew planned a Maryland weekend with friends.

Washington Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Agnew White House Gerald L. Warren Congress Camp David Ocean City Warren San Clemente Maryland Thomson Beall Justice Department

Hundreds of Campers Gather for NCBA Convention in Decatur

More than 600 campers from 10 states converged at the T C Almon Recreation Center for installation of NCBA officers. The four day campout at Point Mallard Park drew families including a New York couple and a 92 year old Florida grandfather. Registration topped 1,000 with attendees from Ohio Kentucky Indiana Michigan Mississippi Oklahoma and Georgia enjoying skits dances and a wave pool despite light showers.

T.C. Almon Recreation Center National Campers and Hikers Association Mallard Park State Association of Huntsville New York State Florida Ohio Kentucky Indiana Michigan Mississippi Oklahoma Geogia Spirit of America

Social Security Benefits Skyrocket in 1950s-74 Increases

Government experts note social security payments rose 125 percent since 1950 while the consumer price index grew 75 percent. Automatic cost of living adjustments begin, with a 5.9 percent boost in June 1974 and a further rise in January 1975. About 30 million beneficiaries will gain, with average monthly retiree payments rising to 176 dollars in July 1975 and couples to 294 dollars. Tax increases will fund the boost.

Washington Congress

On this day and territory of Atlanta occupation

Brief weather note and scattered items from the Daily Calendar page mention Union forces occupying Atlanta. A quick forecast shows a high near 90 with a 50 percent rain chance today and 30 percent tonight. complete weather details are on page D2 along with a river map.

Hillsboro Resident Sells Sows and Laying Hens Ad

Hillsboro resident Wendell Sivley advertises sale of Hampshire sows and laying hens in a daily classified. The notice notes 23 responses, offers low cost, and provides contact numbers for ad inquiries and open hours for The Decatur Daily Classified Advertising.

Hillsboro Wendell Sivley Hillsboro 1 Decatur DAILY Hampshire Wendel

Northwest Decatur man charged with first degree murder

Will White, 31, of 726 Cashin St, was charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of John L. Collier, 23, after a 3:15 am traffic collision at Vine and Madison Streets NW. Collier died from a single .22 caliber gunshot wound, and White was arrested at his home around 5:15 am. he is held without bond in Morgan County Jail. Funeral services for Collier will be announced.

Northwest Decatur Decatur 5 Will White Cashin St John L. Collier Vine and Madison Sts White Collier Jerry Bottoms Wayne Kyker Decatur General Hospital Bottoms Kyker Morgan County Reynolds Funeral Home

Trust Fund Money Could Be Decatur Answer

Editor notes Decatur may gain federal transit funds from Nixon highway bill. UMTA planning grants could cover most costs, with local share around 30 percent. Decatur must act fast to access about $12 million expected for Alabama, outlining steps, funding options, and potential roadblocks.

Decatur Nixon Federal Highway Trust Fund Alabama UMTA

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