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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1976
Page
5
A small political party the U S Labor Party discussed court action to stop the Electoral College from meeting on December 13 naming Jimmy Carter president. The group argues the move could complicate ongoing vote challenges in four states.
Western military sources report Yakovlev or Yakubovsky suffered cancer for some time before his death. A veteran commander who led Soviet bloc troops since 1967, he traveled from tali snagrad toward Berlin in World War II and shaped postwar forces.
AP reports death penalty opponents may block the execution ordered by Judge Bullock two days after Gilmore's 36th birthday. Lawyers from the ACLU planned to coordinate legal action today.
Bevier mayor Bill Dukes faces a likely record in Kentucky ethics filings by listing 19 immediate family members including two wives, siblings, and four children. The form letter, naming each relative, reflects Dukes large family and prompts attempts to standardize addresses across the disclosure.
City warns 4,000 residential gas customers that November overuse could trigger $300,000 in penalties charged to the city by suppliers. Trimble states a warm stretch may allow recovery, but penalties could shift to residents. Rate hikes of 13 percent for households and higher for industry take effect after Dec 1 following federal review.
Southern Benedictine College presents Amahl and the Night Visitors, a Christmas opera by Gian Carlo Menotti, performed by Opera Alabama at St. Bernard Abbey Church. Granmee and Nancy Caudill star, with full scenery and chamber ensemble accompaniment. Free and open to the public as part of the college’s Christmas celebration.
Ten Parents Anonymous meets 7 to 9 p.m. with babysitters available, contact 355-8000. Ten Single Adult Fellowship at First Baptist Church youth center. Decatur Pilot Club Christmas Party at Ole Farm Beef House at 7 p.m. Austinville United Methodist Women bake sale at Spring Ave and Lamar. St Stew and beverages served in church basement. First United Pentecostal Church youth host rummage bake and stew sale 8 a.m. today to 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Rev Joe Hoover to speak at 11 a.m. Summer Manor worship. Beauty walk at Union Hill School at 7 p.m. The Longest Road film at Austin High School today and Saturday 7 p.m. The film on Christ life, sponsored by Calhoun Community College Christian Student Union. Advance tickets $2 adults, $1.25 children. United Methodist Women of Courtland sponsor a church basement bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homemade chicken stew, baked goods and crafts. A bicentennial quilt auction at 2 p.m. in Courtland Town Square. Gum Springs Baptist presents The Greatest Story Yet Untold by Shiloh Baptist Church choir at 7 p.m. Holiday Sing at Central United Methodist Church 2 to 3 p.m. with Dome Rhythm Band and Mrs John Morgan. Morgan County American Association of Medical Assistants rummage and bake sale at Decatur clinic 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Decatur Charity League Christmas program 9:30 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Addison Church of God 6:30 p.m. features the Spiritual Echoes.
Religious gatherings show multiple churches hosting 7 p.m. events Friday with groups such as Gospel Tones Sonny Jones and Cavaliers Ebenezer Singing Servants King’s Messengers and more. A benefit singing for Norman Rucker occurs at Chalybeate School gym with several gospel groups. free will offering.
A semitrailer balances on a Des Moines Iowa bridge rail with only three wheels touching as driver Gordon Committee on Science and Technology left an HEW post in 1975. Clemens swerved to avoid a second collision. Abbott and Payne wed in Chicago in a private ceremony with plans for Acapulco honeymoon.
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