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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP report that the Cost of Living Council ordered a 10 to 30 percent cutback in 1974 auto price increases and lifted beef price freezes two days early. Phase 4 actions include new food regulations and lifting price ceilings along with other anti inflation measures.
In U S District Court in Birmingham two Tennessee horse trainers were fined 1000 dollars each after pleading no contest to exhibiting sored Tennessee Walking Horses at the Southeastern Horse Center in Decatur. The case marks the first penalties under the Horse Protection Act of 1970.
A crowd gathered Friday to record John Ehrlichman’s reaction after he pleaded guilty to burglary conspiracy and perjury in Los Angeles. His only remark was that he would have no comment until the matter’s final disposition. His attorney Joseph Bell stood nearby.
Former Nixon adviser John D Ehrlichman pleaded innocent to burglary conspiracy and perjury charges in Los Angeles. He appeared before Judge James G Kolts and was released on his own recognizance. Trial date set for September 20. He will not comment publicly on the case.
On this date in 1546 a Spanish expedition landed at what is now St Augustine Florida and established the first permanent European settlement in North America. Cloudy and mild with a chance of showers high 83 low 72 for today. High Sunday 84. Weather map and river page available. It’s a privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
The Tennessee Valley Authority warned customers of a possible rate increase early next year after a quarterly costs review. Public meetings were set in five states to explain revenues and rate impacts, as TVA cites higher coal costs, debt service, and pollution control expenses. fuel costs may rise by 125 million and debt service by 44 million, with a 300 million environmental program cited as a necessary cost.
Senate Foreign Relations hearings on Henry Kissinger's nomination to be secretary of State were interrupted by a wiretap dispute. Kissinger defended the taps as necessary for national security while pledging a climate of mutual trust, and Attorney General Richardson agreed to testify Monday with deputy Ruckelshaus.
In Montgomery, a federal judge is asked to assume jurisdiction over a state court suit aimed at blocking a rock concert planned for next weekend in Randolph County in east central Alabama. The request highlights tensions between state and federal authorities over event permits and public order.
U S Attorney Wayman Sherrer met with Athens and Limestone County boards to approve a year-to-year phase out of cross district transfers. For 1973 74, grades 1 5 must attend their resident system while grades 6 12 may stay or switch. new students must attend the system where they reside. Hardship cases may be submitted in writing to a joint committee.
Palestinian gunmen holding six Saudis after a Paris capture said a hostage was wounded, but Kuwaiti officials called the report a ruse and refused crew reboarding. The five hijackers shifted from a Syrian Airlines plane to Kuwait Air Lines, demanding release of Abu Daoud.
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