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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1973

Page

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Agnew Denies Resigning Amid Corruption Talk

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's office rejected fresh resignation rumors and said he remains determined to clear himself of Maryland corruption charges. Agnew declined to comment on undisclosed sources as he hosted Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto at a White House luncheon and later greeted him at a reception. Bhutto described Agnew as in a fine mood during the day.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Maryland Agnew White House Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Bhutto Washington Post Post

European Trip For Nixon Uncertain and Agnew Resignation Rumors

President Nixon plans focus on domestic issues as European trip date remains uncertain though he labeled 1973 the year of Europe. Reports also circulate about possible Agnew resignation as coverage notes tense Washington politics and Kissinger’s expanded role ahead of Senate approval.

Washington Nixon Congress Europe

ITT Counterbugger John Ragan Linked to Nixon Wiretap Probe

Washington AP report details John Ragan a counterbugging expert who worked as a $100 daily security consultant for the Republican National Committee from 1969 to 1971 and for ITT. He aided Chilean president Allende in 1971 and later denied involvement in any bugging while preparing to be questioned by the Senate Watergate committee. Ragan a former FBI officer described his Chile trip as a feasibility study at Krafts home in 1969 and said he had limited information for investigators.

Washington John Ragan Republican Party International Telephone & Telegraph Corp Ragan Republican National Committee ITT Salvador Allende Chile Sam J. Ervin Watergate Committee E. Howard Hunt Jr White House Patrick J. Buchanan John J. Caulfield John W. Dean III Joseph Kraft Massapequa N.Y Kraft Nixon F. Donald Nixon FBI New York Allende Itt-Owned National Telephone Company

Metal knuckle thumb aid offers new use for injured thumb

In Cincinnati a paroled murderer had a metal knuckle implanted in his right thumb after claiming it could not bend. Surgeon Edward Miller said the Blue Thumb Joint could help up to 50,000 Americans with injuries arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis regain thumb use. Miller and engineer John Dumbleton led the development with UC faculty and students.

Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Miller Miller University of Cincinnati Medical Center John Dumbleton College of Engineering

Blank Ad Classifieds Section Title Hidden

A compact classified entry lists contact numbers 353 4612 and 232 1535 for placing a want ad. The fragment also includes references to weather and a residence or business location in Athens. No further readable details.

Athens

Daily Want Ad Sells Horse and Saddle

Paul Richey of 1307 Cloverdale SW sold his horse and saddle using a low cost Decatur Daily Want Ad and received 44 additional responses. The notice promotes the classifieds as a way to reach many buyers.

Paul Richey Cloverdale Decatur Daily

Air Bag Helps Driver In Experimental Collision Test

ConAgra Poultry service man Russ Parrish credits an experimental air bag with protecting him after a head on collision on a dirt road near the Moreland community in Winston County. The 1973 Chevrolet’s dual bags inflated instantly, then partially deflated to allow escape. A Houston driver, Shirley Fox, was involved. See AIR On Page A-5.

Tommy Stevenson ConAgra Poultry Service Russ Parrish Parrish ConAgra Moreland Winston County Broiler Houses Decatur ConAgra Shirley Fox Houston Chevrolet

Nixon Eyes Direct Housing Subsidies

President Nixon urged Congress to authorize direct cash housing payments for the needy as an alternative to public housing. He cited a 15 to 40 percent cost advantage over government built housing and proposed targeting the elderly poor first, with a final decision expected late 1974 or early 1975. The plan would let recipients choose private market homes while subsidies cover the gap to fair market rents.

Washington Nixon Congress

Impeachment Talks Led by House Judiciary Panel

In Pasadena the House Judiciary Committee and Justice Department officials held joint consultations on impeaching Vice President Spiro T. Agnew per the Pasadena Star News report. In New York the United Nations welcomed West and East Germany as flags were raised side by side at UN headquarters. In Washington the House sustained President Nixon’s veto blocking a $2.20 hourly minimum wage increase slated for July.

Pasadena Calif Spiro T. Agnew House Judiciary Committee Justice Department Pasadena Star-News United Nations N. J West East Germany U. N World Organization Washington House Today Nixon

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