Prospects Remain Strong For New Famines
On the global food outlook the 1976 conference in Philadelphia drew 300 delegates from 16 nations. While some optimism emerged from Tufts President Mayer that a turning point has begun, most speakers warned the world faces ongoing malnutrition and emerging famine risks despite favorable weather and economic trends.
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N.Y
New York Academy of Sciences
Emyer
Tufts University
Mayer, Cochairman
Mayer
Sol H. Chaikin
Royberg
Old Foundation
Brazil
1976 Morgan Junior Miss Allison Agee profile
Allison Agee, 1976 Morgan County Junior Miss, is a Decatur High senior at Austin High School. She stands with former winner Terri Dew, and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Agee of Decatur.
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Allison Agee
Morgan County
Terri Dew
Decatur
Miss Agee
J. B. Agee
Austin High School
Prisons Seek 27 Million Budget Hike in Alabama
Alabama Prison Commissioner Judson Locke Jr. asked a budget panel for a 27 million dollar increase to fund penal reforms ordered by a federal court. The plan includes 7 million for new facilities and 2.3 million a year to hire the mandated number of prison staff, with inmate population projected to reach 9,000 by 1980. Lt. Gov. Beasley signaled opposition without assurances the prison industry will recoup costs. See PRISONS On Page A-7.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Judson Locke Jr
Budget Control Subcommittee
Jere Beasley
Board of Correction
Locke
U.S
M. Johnson Jr
Icky Robinson
Alexander City
Board of Corrections
Parade and Train Draw Thousands for Decatur 150th Birthday
Decatur marked its 150th birthday with a city parade and a steam train replica. Jaycees hosted the Christmas parade from 2nd Ave SE to Bank St as thousands gathered. The Southern Railroad replica train gave rides while judges awarded prizes totaling $1,470 to schools churches and clubs.
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Gay Barber
Selurtay
Decatur
Jaycees
2Nd Ave
Bank St
Garlin Cheatham
Archbishop Toolen Dies at 90 Led Alabama Catholic Community
Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen, head of more than 140000 Catholics in Alabama and Northwest Florida for nearly 50 years, died Saturday at age 90. At his death he was the oldest living prelate in the United States.
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Mobile
Ala
Thomas J. Toolen
Alabama
Florida
United States
Quirks In New Tax Law May Shake Some Workers
The Tax Reform Act of 1976 creates odd effects for many taxpayers by using tables instead of a single rate schedule. Some may owe more or less tax with small income changes, as high as 23 dollars, affecting about 40 million filers.
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Wacstington
Ermiraas Tna
Leesaw
Congress
Anal
Yule Gifts Sought For Needy Adults By Steele Holman
Lucy, 56, and her brother live on $50 weekly as a farm hand in Morgan County. They lack social security or disability payments and face a stark Christmas until donors aid the Adult Services division of the Department of Pensions and Security. The campaign seeks gifts for 600 blind disabled or elderly adults in similar situations in the county.
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Steele Holman
Lucy
Grace Crowe
Morgan
Department of Pensions and Security
Clothing Help Delivered To Morgan Resident
Charles K Lindsey delivers clothing provided by the Adult Services division of the Department of Pensions and Security to a needy Morgan resident. The division asks for donations to aid disabled and elderly adults for a merrier Christmas.
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Morgan
Adult Services Division
Department of Pensions and Security
Charles K. Lindsey
Two Lawrence Areas Eyed As Nuclear Plant Sites
TVA plans soil sampling and core drilling on Big Nance Creek and at the old Courtland Air Base to assess Lawrence County for a potential nuclear generating park. Officials stress no plant is planned, but sites must have ample water, flat ground, and solid foundations.
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Russ Roberts
Lawrence County
Tennessee Valley Authority
Big Nance Creek
TVA
Elea
Chris Eckl
Eckl
Ctva
Wheeler Dam
Courtland Air Base
Nance Creek
Big Nance
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Leddar Gla Stulelg Garks
Uscome R
Alabama
Hearing Slated On CD Projects In Decatur
Decatur city council schedules two public hearings Monday at 7 p.m. in city hall to discuss 2.3 million dollars in federal Community Development funds. The plan includes 1.8 million guaranteed for city projects like Vine St modernization, Cedar Lake sewers, and 2nd Ave urban renewal.
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City Hall
Bill Dukes
Gary Voketz
Decatur
Voketz
Vine St
Cedar Lake
2Nd Ave
Utah ratifies 21st Amendment ending prohibition
In 1933 on this date Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment ending the 18th Amendment. Also notes weather with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 30s to upper 30s, and a high near 60 expected Monday.
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United States
Utah
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