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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1976
Page
4
A nostalgic editorial notes that today marks 150 years since Decatur's incorporation. It playfully asserts that the birthday belongs to everyone and invites readers to consider how time feels relative to age. The piece uses a light tone to connect civic history with personal milestones.
A Morgan County Humane Society representative proposes a special license for dog breeders. The letter writer argues the plan would harass owners and urges focus on stronger child protection laws instead. The council agreed to consider the ordinance but may stop there.
Police announce arrests of three men linked to the October robbery of Central Bank's Decatur Shopping Center branch. After two months of investigation, authorities say there is evidence for a conviction, to be tested in court. The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Decatur Police Department oversees traffic change as a crossing sign is replaced. All motorists using Cedar Lake Road face new guidance and potential action related to the alteration. Authorities urge careful driving and adherence to posted instructions in the area.
A reader asks how to handle offering money to a person promoting a religion. The response urges discernment, sharing faith without funding false doctrine, and praying for those in error. It cites Bible verses and emphasizes wise stewardship and love, ending with a Human-interest aside about a stop sign at a railroad crossing and a Twain quote.
President elect Carter weighs renouncing wage price controls amid mixed signals on standby authority. Critics warn that scrapping the threat could embolden business to raise prices, while Lance's OMB stance suggests a cautious approach on unemployment and inflation. Historical references to Nixon’s controls loom.
Cyrus Vance, a familiar name in Washington, emerges as Carter's choice for secretary of state, backed by Averell Harriman but facing skepticism from some within the Carter camp. Brzezinski looms for NSC, Jordan hints at quitting if Vance lands. Vance's defense and detente background tempers concerns about presidential control of foreign policy and his fit with Carter's team.
A Justice Dept. lawyer, William Callahan, aims to raise 500000 dollars from Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza to launch Intervest a security firm for victims of white collar crime. He has backing from Rep. John Murphy and interest from Citibank and Ryder and Finn.
Decatur Alabama newspaper outlines misstatement policy and subscription rates. Public note cites remedial redress for grievances and lists mail delivery charges and tax handling for daily and Sunday editions.
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