Morris service to honor Huntsville resident
Morris family details for Huntsville funeral. Mrs. Vivian Sowell of Decatur is mother, Melandie Morris daughter of Huntsville and Knoxville, Tenn. Survived by two sisters and two brothers in Decatur, step-father Coy Lowell in Decatur. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Body stays at funeral home before church service. Mr. Morris belonged to Meadow Hill Baptist Church in Huntsville.
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Bobby Walker
Gene Rogers
Johnny Steenson
Billy Joe Robinson
Sammy Schooley
M. L. Ratcliff Sr
Hollis Johnson
Arnold Hall
Donald Johns
Mr. Morris
Meadow Hill Baptist Church
Huntsville
Decatur man Morris blamed for crash that damaged trailer
Solons Padgett said Morris of Davis Construction Co. in Decatur lost control of a late model car, left the highway, and struck a parked Corkren Trucking Co. trailer near Brilliant. The impact knocked off the trailer’s rear wheels as workers prepared a tow. Limestone County rescuers freed the victim. funeral plans to be announced.
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Padgett
Morris
Davis Construction Co
Decatur
Corkren Trucking Co
Brilliant
Danny Shaw
Shaw
Limestone County Sheriff’s Department
Shelton Funeral Home
Larceny Charges Filed Against Two Teens in Massey
Morgan County authorities arrested two teenagers on unrelated charges Thursday. A 19 year old Calhoun Junior College student from Huntsville faced illegal possession of marijuana and paraphernalia charges, while 17 year old Carl Earl Taylor of 1104 7th Ave SE was charged with grand larceny for stealing a pistol from a truck owned by Vermont Hogan of Massey. Investigators Bill Kappler and Wayne Anderson made the arrests. The incident occurred in Massey.
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Morgan County
John C. McBride
Calhoun
Huntsville
Carl Earl Taylor
7Th Ave. SE
McBride
Taylor
Vermont Hogan
Massey
Bill Kappler
Wayne Anderson
Ethics clash in Alabama legislature over sheriff deputy pay bill
Sen Wilder opposed amendments to bar county bodies from reducing deputy numbers while Sen Carr defended licensing undertaker exam bills and faced House rejection. An ethics bill amendment targeting newsmen drew Rep McCorquodale's moonlighting remark as Bailes argued reporters are not part of government. Jacobson notes cereal health concerns during test marketing with calls for reconsideration if unhealthy cereals reach broader markets.
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Robert H. Wilder
Tallapoosa County
Aubrey Carr
Marshall County
House
Carr
Joe McCorquodale
Clarke County
Wallace
McCorquodale
State Capitol
Senate
George Lewis Bailes
Jefferson County
Montgomery County
Health Department
Jacobson
Lawmakers Pass Pay Raises and Tax Measures in Landmark Session
Lawrence County deputies will receive 125 to 200 dollar monthly raises under a bill lawmakers passed. The measure, along with a 4 percent sales tax on food stamps, aims to improve law enforcement and county finances. Lawmakers Cross Carter and St John praise ethics reforms and new judicial positions, noting broader state operation funding and teacher raises without tax hikes.
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Limestone
Cross
Senate
Tommy Carter
Elkmont
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Carter
Cullman County
Cullman City
Mcoreless Family Reunion and Local Gospel Meetings
The Mcoreless family reunion is set for Sunday at Mrs. Charlie Sheilds home off Alabama 157 near Big Nance Creek with noon lunch. Revival events run through Friday at Fellowship Battist church Dancy Chapel Rd Lawrence County with 7 p.m. services led by Rev. Amos Hood. Old Moulton Road Church of Christ hosts gospel meetings nightly at 7:30 through Friday, with Billy Norris from Phil Campbell Church of Christ speaking and a 2:30 singing. Revival at Mt. Carmel Baptist near Eva runs to Saturday with Rev. Steve Bunnell of New Friendship Baptist Church preaching nightly at 7:30. City of Opportunity Divinettes meet at 1817 19th Ave. SW at 7:15 p.m.
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Mcoreless
Charlie Sheilds
Alabama 157
Big Nance Creek
Fellowship Battist Church
Dancy Chapel Rd
Lawrence County
Amos Hood
Union Hill Baptist Church
Old Moulton Road Church of Christ
Billy Norris
Phil Campbell
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Eva
Steve Bunnell
New Friendship Baptist Church
City of Opportunity Divinettes
Wayne Reed
19Th Ave
Nixon aides deny advance U.S. warning on Chile coup
White House and State Department reject claims of prior U.S. knowledge of Chile's coup that toppled President Allende and assure there was no U.S. involvement. Officials note rumors of Chilean military unrest persisted for over a year with no need for American action.
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Washington
Nyt
Nixon
Chile
Salvador Allende Gossens
White House
State Department
Latin America
United States
Allende
Gerald L. Warren
Economic growth forecast for 1974 from NABE poll
More than 400 business economists expect a slowing economy in 1974 without a recession and with inflation easing. The NABE survey foresees slower growth but not a contraction, signaling a soft landing as prices stabilize. The outlook reflects cautious optimism amid ongoing price pressures.
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Plaza Hotel
New York
Nyt
National Association of Business Economists
American student expelled from West Germany over anti U S Army paper
Karen Bixler, an American student in Heidelberg, was ordered to leave West Germany within three weeks for work on Fight Back an underground newspaper critical of the U S Army. Officials said she was primarily responsible for issues comparing Nixon to Hitler attacking officials and inciting sabotage.
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Nixon
Adolf Hitler
U.S
Nol Forces Seize KOMPONG CHAM In Cambodia Battle
Government troops gained full control of Kompong Cham marking a decisive Lon Nol victory after ten days of siege. Shelling lessened but sporadic fire continued. civilian casualties and disruption remain heavy as life slowly returns to the city.
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Kompong Cham
Cambodia
Nyt
Lon Nol
Palme In Trouble In Swedish Election Photo Finish Expected
In Stockholm the Social Democratic Party led by Premier Olaf Palme faces its most serious challenge in years as polls hint a three-party non socialist coalition could oust the government. Both Palme and rivals expect a close vote on Sunday with a photo finish likely.
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Stockholm
NYT
Social Democratic Party
Olaf Palme
Palme
Gardner says nearly $70 million raised for 1972 campaigns
John Gardner head of Common Cause tells a Washington news conference that about 70 million dollars were raised for 1972 congressional campaigns and the majority came from wealthy contributors.
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John Gardner
Common Cause
Washington
No Strike Threatened in U.S. Steel Labor Pact
A letter signed by more than 2,000 steelworkers in Chicago Gary Indiana and Youngstown Ohio urges United Steelworkers leaders to annul the no strike pact with steel companies. It calls the agreement void and says workers will go to court if not revoked.
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Washington
Nyt
Steel Industry
United Steelworkers of America
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Youngstown
Ohio
Pittsburgh
U S Assures Korea of Military Aid and Readiness
At a two day security consultative meeting in Seoul the United States reassured South Korea it will continue to modernize its military and has no current plans to reduce forces. The joint communique affirmed readiness to assist under the 1954 mutual defense treaty in case of armed attack. Deputy Defense Secretary William P. Clements Jr led the American delegation, with Korean Defense Minister Yu Jae Hung heading the Korean side.
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Seoul
South Korea
NYT
United States
Korea
U.S
Republic of Korea
William P. Clements Jr
Defense Ministry
Defense
Yu Jae Hung
Bribery Arrests Seen in New York City
New York reports that more than 25 affluent businessmen are expected to be arrested within three weeks as the Department of Investigation completes a year-long probe into bribery of city officials. Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta declined to discuss details. Sources say officials reported bribe offers and are cooperating. some city employees may also be charged, while the focus remains on those who initiate the offers.
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New York
NYT
Department of Investigation
Nicholas Scoppetta
Cuba requests urgent UN Security Council meeting
Cuba asked for an urgent Security Council session alleging grave violations of UN principles by Chilean forces that overthrew Allende. The note cites gunfire at the Cuban embassy in Santiago injuring diplomat Luis Farias and damage to the Playa Larga merchant vessel attacked by Chilean air force and navy.
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United Nations
N.Y
NYT
Cuba
Security Council
Santiago
Luis Farias
Maryland Jury Meets in Baltimore on Corruption Probe
A Maryland grand jury investigating political corruption convened in Baltimore for about three hours, hearing testimony as part of ongoing corruption probe. The panel explored potential misconduct surrounding state politics and related figures, signaling active judicial oversight.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Indicted Baltimore County executive amid grand jury activity
Thursday saw political associates of N Dale Anderson entering the building under tight security as the grand jury area was accessed. No further indictments were announced and U S Attorney George Beall offered no comment. The grand jury was not yet reported to probe Vice President Agnew’s affairs, who had earlier served as Baltimore County executive and Maryland governor.
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N. Dale Anderson
Baltimore County
Grand Jury
United States
George Beall
Agnew
Anderson
Maryland
FBI to Lose Domestic Intelligence Role Considered
Attorney General Elliott L. Richardson weighs stripping the FBI of domestic intelligence duties and may create a separate Justice Department agency for intelligence work. Acting Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus, ex-FBI director, helped initiate the study after stepping down in July.
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Richardson
Krogh Defense Fund Aims To Cover Legal Costs
Los Angeles reports Egil Krogh former White House aide says he did not commit a crime and has set up a legal defense fund similar to Ellsberg’s to finance his case. Krogh alleges national security actions justified his conduct and that a strong defense costs money.
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Los Angeles
Nyt
Egil Krogh
Daniel Elisberg
White House
Washington, D.C
Bud Krogh
James Morand
Krogh
Danville
McDonnell Douglas salvages millions of military records
Record salvage technicians from McDonnell Douglas Corp. present a check for about 400000 military personnel files damaged by a four day fire at the Military Records Center in Overland Missouri last July. The documents are freeze dried in a space chamber used in the Mercury and Gemini programs. McDonnell Douglas has salvaged roughly 2.5 million World War I and II records.
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McDonnell Douglas Corp
Military Records Center
Overland
McDonnell Douglas
Soviet to Build Black Sea Port After Big Occidental Deal
The Soviet Union announced the start of a large port on the Black Sea near Odessa as part of a multi billion dollar chemical deal with Occidental Petroleum Co of Los Angeles. The first harbor stage should begin operation in 1976 to handle chemicals under a 20 year agreement with Occidental. Plans also include a deep water Pacific oil terminal.
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Moscow
NYT
Soviet Union
Black Sea
Occidental Petroleum Co
Los Angeles
Odessa
Occidental
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