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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1972

Page

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Grain Exporters Seek Tax Break on Wheat Sales to Soviet Union

Grain exporters press Treasury for a ruling to tax free half of profits from selling wheat to the Soviet Union. Backed by Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Senate Finance, the Treasury signals possible agreement. With Soviet purchases near 400 million bushels, potential revenue impact could run into millions.

E. W. Kenworthy New York Times News Service Washington Treasury Department Soviet Union Department of Agriculture House Ways and Means Senate Finance Committees Treasury World Trade Institute New York The United States U. S U.S

Car Child Swap Suspect Captured After Carnival Hunt

Union Springs Alabama troopers say Jennifer Sharon Sims alias Jennifer Fire was captured at a local carnival while her husband Eugene Fire remained at large after Florida officials accused them of selling a child for a car. Two children with the woman were taken into custody. The baby, Eugene Evans Fire, was reported in fair condition at Naples Community Hospital. Florida seeks extradition.

Union Springs Ala Ney Alabama Florida M. L. Sullivan Jennifer Sharon Sims Jennifer Fire Bullock County Sheriff's Office Sullivan Eugene Fire Don McCarty Collier County Fla Eugene Evans Fire Naples Community Hospital Criti

Deputy Fair After Crash In Morgan County Pursuit

Deputy Jimmy Henson lost control during a pursuit in Marshall County and crashed into a tree, suffering a broken neck. Deputy George Miller was bruised, the chase ending after a five mile pursuit from a Morgan City drive-in. The Somerville deputy remains in fair condition at Huntsville hospital.

Morgan County Jimmy Henson Marshall County John McBride Somerville Huntsville Hospital Decatur General Hospital George Miller Falkville Morgan City Henson

Boom in cycling rides alarms safety experts

A New York Times survey shows a rise in bicycling and motorcycling deaths and injuries in 1971, with 2410 motorcycle fatalities and 850 bicycle fatalities nationwide. In eight major metros including Pittsburgh, crashes surged over the decade, prompting doctors to describe severe injuries and amputations among young riders.

NEW York Times News Service New York America New York Times Pittsburgh John A. Perry Mercy Hospital

Marcos declares martial law in Philippines to save republic

President Ferdinand E. Marcos announced martial law citing a rising communist insurgency and social reform needs. The order imposed a curfew, censorship, a travel ban, school closures, and bans on demonstrations, with civilian courts operating except on security and public order cases.

Manila Ferdinand E. Marcos Philippines Republic Pacific Marcos Secretary of Defense Metropolitan Police Command Metrocom Greater Manila eTotal United States

Court Orders UM to Admit Black Applicant James Meredith

In 1962 the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ordered the University of Mississippi to admit black applicant James Meredith. Weather outlook shows 40 percent rain today and 20 percent tonight with highs around 85. River map on A-3. It's a privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.

5Th Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans University of Mississippi James Meredith Tennessee Valley

British Cannot Meet Uganda Airlift Deadline Says Home

London Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home said it would be totally impossible to airlift 8,000 expelled Asians to Britain within Uganda's 48 hour deadline. He sought extension after discussions with Uganda's high commissioner and planned to urge the UN General Assembly.

London Brittan Uganda Britain New York Alec Douglas-Home Idi Amin Kenya Tanzania Douglas-Home U.N. General Assembly

Camping Trailer Sold in Decatur Daily Want Ad

John Terry of 1704 Woodmeade SW sold a self contained camping trailer with air conditioning and surge brakes for 1300 dollars via Decatur Daily Want Ad. He received three additional responses indicating interest from others in the item.

Decatur Daily Want John Terry Woodmeade Decatur Daily

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