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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1975
Page
5
The House defeated a bill provision authorizing up to 6 billion dollars in loan guarantees for energy projects including shale and coal synthetic fuels by 263 to 140. A liberal conservative coalition produced the upset, striking a major energy policy provision.
Georgia Tech researchers and reporters examine solar energy as a path to ease the U S winter gas shortage. Dr Thomas Stelson warns of limited gas, while solar heating and cooling systems, rocks as heat storage, and large scale collectors are discussed for future electric generation.
F. Lee Bailey argued Patricia Hearst will offer a simple defense that a gun was pointed at her head when she helped rob the Hibernia Bank Sunset branch on April 15, 1974. He said she was present due to coercion by the Symbionese Liberation Army and questioned whether a full defense presentation is needed.
A U S government official announced that $25 million in arms and aid has been sent to Angola over three months, with plans for another $25 million to counter Soviet and Cuban intervention. The initial funds were distributed by the CIA mainly via Zaire, which borders Angola.
Patricia Hearst's mother Catherine Hearst says she still dislikes publicity. She called reporters "a bunch of ghouls" and urged another daughter to avoid them as Patricia, 21, faces a January 26 trial date on federal bank robbery charges.
The Browns Ferry plant fire, the worst US domestic reactor accident, halted Unit Three and damaged two other reactors. TVA plans fueling of all three units in February while NRC reviews design changes and hearings.
Hart references a 1970 CIA memo in which Helms was told Nixon sought to block Allende in Chile and was authorized up to 10 million dollars. He notes a 1973 Kissinger claim of minimal CIA coup involvement and reports a 1 million dollar pre election spoiling aim. The testimony reveals interparty disagreement and calls for DOJ action as the Church Committee probes Chile covert ops.
In Beirut the leftist Moslem gunmen holding the Holiday Inn refuse to honor cease fires until the Phalangists retreat from the downtown hotel district. A Nasserite lieutenant in the Palm Beach Hotel commands an operations room as fighting continues around the Holiday Inn after Muslim forces seized St Georges and Phoenicia hotels.
Premier Carlos Arias Navarro unveils a 19 member cabinet including two former ambassadors seen as democracy advocates and four ministers labeled as liberals or moderates. The move signals a reformist tilt amid political tensions in Madrid.
Retired Adm. Elmo Zumwalt calls for firing Secretary Kissinger, likening him to Chamberlain and accusing him of accommodating Soviet moves. He asserts Kissinger misreads the American will, questions SALT-1 disclosures, and backs broader national service and a Senate run for Virginia's Byrd seat.
Kenya President Jomo Kenyatta announced amnesty for about 10 000 prisoners to mark the 12th independence anniversary. The move excludes political prisoners and affects roughly a quarter of felons convicted last year.
U S Representative James F Hastings will resign January 1 to become president of the 2800 member Associated Industries of New York. A spokesman said Hastings who has served since 1968 felt it was an opportunity he could not pass up and cited frustration with Congress’s inability to act.
Governor Wallace to name successor to Hammond who faces a four year term ending January 1977. Hammond showed emotion after the verdict while denying motives and claiming disappointment. Baxley pressed for guilty verdict to deter public misconduct and protect state government integrity.
Woman Earl Chapman and Sgt. Robert Coggins arrested Miss Jones at her home. Bond for Miss Jones is expected to be set this afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov said the UN General Assembly designation of Zionism as racism dealt a hard blow to the UN. He argued Zionism is the national rebirth ideology of the Jewish people and not aimed at other peoples. His 6,000 word speech was read by his wife Yelena as he was not allowed to attend the Oslo ceremonies by the Soviet government.
Lee Wiley known for a husky voice and sensuous phrasing died of cancer at Sloan-Kettering Hospital at age 60. The New York vocalist last performed publicly at the Newport Jazz Festival in July 1972. Her warm voice and wide vibrato drew admiration for selecting strong material and delivering it with sensitivity.
Brooks head coach Jackie Ferguson reflects on a 8-2 season including a playoff loss to Hazlewood after replacing late coach E.D. Redding. He notes 13 starters graduated, a new offense and defense, and a youthful, scrappy team ready for a rebuilding year while pursuing a Master’s degree at UNA.
The article explains fire as combustion where oxygen from air joins with fuel to release heat. It notes flames from fast combustion and slow oxidation like rust, lists combustibles or fuels, and gives oxygen’s 21 percent presence and carbon dioxide formation, with a contest for riddles and jokes.
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