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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1975
Page
4
Residents from Gordon Bibb School to City Hall joined a parade to mark Decatur’s 150th anniversary since incorporation in 1826. Mayor Bolding lit the Christmas tree as a year-long birthday celebration begins with plans for events and a time capsule burial next year.
The Saginaw Steering Gear plant in Alabama, part of General Motors, produced its first hydraulic steering gear pump marking a milestone after two years since the plant was announced. Ellis Ivey, plant GM, celebrated the event noting job growth from about 150 to 800 in the first year and a stronger regional economic role for Morgan and Limestone counties.
President Ford urges Congress to pass a tax cut only with a spending limit, warning a veto would stand. He favors reducing waste and overstaffing, boosting efficiency, and may press for a 395 billion ceiling if needed.
A parent asks how to help a teenager find spiritual meaning. The response advises faithful prayer, loving parental example, and involvement with Christian peers, noting teens think deeply about life’s purpose and fruit may take years to appear. (C) 1975 Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.
Washington columnist reports Speaker Carl Albert socializes with several young female aides, including Grace Chen and Susan Bergman, describes visa help, gallery passes, and rides in his limousine. Albert denies improper conduct while noting friendly relations with his staff.
Washington lawmakers push emergency loan to New York City amid fears of default. Ford backs aid after promising budgets, while city revenues lag estimates. Stadium costs rise, Yankee subsidies debated as Congress acts to avert financial crisis.
Washington-George McGovern drew heavy party criticism for addressing busing at a Louisville issues conference as 5000 antibusing protesters gathered. He defended civil rights, urged the party to move past busing while warning against false assurances about stopping buses.
The Decatur Daily announces misstatement policy and offers to investigate grievances. It lists publisher W R Shelton 1912 to 1924, Alabama Valley Printing Co address, mail delivery, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions in trade zones and outside, with carrier delivery costs and tax inclusion.
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