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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1975
Page
4
The Decatur Daily News reflects on 1975 with archival notes from founder editor Shel l Imber. The December issue archives events and editorial milestones from the paper’s history during Friday edition coverage.
Editors urge state leaders to grant an exemption from Highway Department pipe installation rules that block West Morgan East Lawrence Water System from serving about 1,000 people. The piece cites dirt road drilling as needlessly costly and calls for governor involvement and action by Sen. Bingham Edwards and Rep. Waylon Cross.
The TVA budget bill approved by a Senate and House committee includes 5.6 million to replace the swing span of the Southern Railway bridge in Decatur with a lift span and 2 million to develop Elkmont into a rural village for several thousand residents, with little anticipated opposition. Rep. Bob Jones of Scottsboro is credited with pivotal influence.
Column argues investigations into CIA assassination plots reveal risks of secret power. It rebukes attempts to shield authorities, defends congressional probes, and recalls Kennedy and Johnson era actions while condemning coverups and urging stronger checks on government.
The piece argues that neither fair trial rights nor free press rights should prevail. It urges judges to restrain prejudicial publicity at its source from police to prosecutors, limit defense publicity, and accept venue changes when needed. It favors controlling information flow over gagging the press.
A bicentennial footnote recalls Benjamin Franklin in 1776 writing that he would scarcely witness the event yet foresaw a powerful dominion arising. The quote echoes amid reflections on progress and future influence in American history.
Ronald Reagan has surged to the lead among Republican voters as the top 1976 nomination choice, moving from 25 to 48 percent in mid October to 40 percent while Ford drops to 32 percent. The shift follows Reagan's Nov 20 announcement and Ford’s declining popularity, with Ford's approval slipping from 47 to 41 percent in the latest poll. The survey timed before Ford's China trip.
Billy Graham explains that while the Bible condemns homosexuality as a sin the church could allow a repentant former homosexual to lead only if he ceases the sin and meets all other standards for church officers. He states he would oppose ordination of a practicing homosexual.
Gallup finds Reagan and Ford near parity as top Republican picks for 1976 with Ford leading conservatives only marginally. Goldwater and Buckley trail, independents show Reagan gaining, Ford close, and Goldwater 11 percent among independents. Sample includes 1,507 adults interviewed November 21–24.
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Published every afternoon Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday mornings in Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc P O Box 1527 Decatur AL 35601 Second class postage paid at Decatur Ala
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