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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1971

Page

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FBI Probing Leaks in Capitol Hill Security

State Department personnel are being questioned by FBI agents to uncover how sensitive articles were leaked to the press. spokesman Robert J. McCloskey said the probes seek sources of news disclosures harmful to national interests and noted the FBI queries occur with the secretary of state’s approval.

New York Times News Service Washington State Department Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert J. McCloskey F.B.I McCloskey Secretary of State Powell Moore Justice Department Information Office Department Internal Security Division Pentagon

Wallace Eyes New Hope Again In School Busing Fight

Governor George Wallace signals another bid to reopen New Hope Junior High in Limestone County arguing safety concerns justify court action if parents oppose busing. He plans a public hearing in Athens after semester’s end and cites a $30,000 repair offer. Local officials face possible court action to modify or reopen the school amid federal inquiry notes.

Montgomery George Wallace New Hope Junior High School Limestone County Wallace Limestone County Board of Education Athens New Hope

State Dept tightens access as lie detector probe stirs nerves

State Department officials say the FBI has been dormant since McCarthy era charges. Reporters say officials limit press access, with no comment on investigations and topics like Nixon's China trip and Thieu’s campaign. McCloskey notes some subjects are off limits.

State Department F.B.I Joseph R. McCarthy McCloskey Nixon China South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu FBI

Wallace urges officials to challenge federal busing orders

Montgomery brief reports Gov George C Wallace asks Alabama school officials to seek federal court relief from busing mandates aimed at racial balance. He protests long distance busing and reportedly threatens to use state troopers to transfer seven white pupils from a black school to a white school farther from their homes in Montgomery County.

House Senate Wallace U.S. Supreme Court Warren Burger Burger Supreme Court Montgomery Ala George C. Wallace Alabama Montgomery County

Wallace dodges long hair question at Alabama conference

At a Thursday news conference Governor Wallace avoids a direct answer on students wearing long hair. Reporter Claude Duncan challenges him as Wallace says school boards and students should decide. he remarks hair length is not the issue.

Montgomery George Wallace Wallace Alabama Journal Claude Duncan Duncan Meet the Press

Waste Woes Tie Meat Packers to City Sewer Plans

Decatur officials weigh extending sewer service to two meat packing plants near the city limits. Council opposition grows due to potential overload and right of way issues. City water already serves Barney's Park House and Nelms & Son as they seek connections before January 1.

Decatur Water and Sewer Departments George Godwin Jr Barney's Park House Nelms & Son Alabama 24 Westgate Decatur Planning Commission Bill Locklear Barney’s Johnn H. Nelms Godwin Ratliff Ratliff Industrial Park Sth St 16Th Ave Barney’s Park House Nelms

Morgan Court Bill Gains House Okay

A Morgan County Court system reorganization bill cleared the House and heads to the Senate. It includes raises for county officials and supports hospital board expansion and city annexation plans for Decatur. Russell Counts plans housing development. juror excusal in capital cases may occur outside defendant presence in the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

Morgan Court Montgomery Morgan County House Senate C. Bennett McRae Hospital Board of Decatur General Hospital Decatur 8Th St Harrison St Russell Counts Eighth Judical Circuit Alabama Ralph Slate McRae

Cauthen Sees Bus Bill Axe

State Rep. David Cauthen of Decatur predicted Gov. Wallace anti-busing bill will fail in federal court. He warned before the House that as written the measure cannot stand. He had sought an amendment to limit public officials.

Winford Turner Montgomery David Cauthen Decatur George Wallace House Cauthen

Pickup trade nets over 30 replies in Decatur Daily ad

Larry Sandlin of 112 Azalea Hartselle sold his 1962 Chevrolet pickup for a low price after listing it in the Decatur Daily Want Ads. The ad notes a strong response with more than 30 inquiries. It promotes fast-action results and a special family rate for 14 days of ads. Contact numbers are provided for different regions and times.

Larry Sandlin Azalea Hartselle Decatur Daily Wanted Decatur Daily

Treaty of Paris Ends Revolutionary War in 1783

On this date in 1783 the Treaty of Paris formally ended the Revolutionary War between the United States and Britain. Forecast shows a 30 percent chance of rain today and tonight, rising to 40 percent on Saturday with highs around 86 and lows near 68. complete weather details appear on page B-5 along with a river map.

Paris United States Britain

Lawmakers Take 12 Day Respite From Session

Alabama Senate adjourned after a day of compromise and dispute, with a 12 day unpaid recess for both chambers. Sessions resume at one minute after midnight Sept. 14. A filibuster persists on property tax reform amid highway bond debate. Sen. Lybrand cites farmland tax concerns under proposed 15 percent farmland and 25 to 30 percent rates for other property.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Senate House Fred Ray Lybrand Calhoun County

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