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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
1
William W Scranton urged the United States to mend fences in the Arab world as a key step in shaping Middle East policy. He spoke Friday as Nixon's special Middle East fact finder, underscoring a more cooperative regional approach.
Athens May 53 year old Mayor Charles P Bailey was eulogized Friday in First Methodist church funeral services after a Wednesday heart attack while in office. Guard of honor from local and state police, Limestone County and Civil Defense attended. See Page 2 for full rites coverage and additional notes.
Rep. Melvin Laird said he hopes to end the Vietnam war by 1970 and will visit the war zone after Senate confirmation. He announced a blue ribbon defense commission to study policy and organization with recommendations within 6 to 12 months after it begins. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference during the Nixon transition and outlined steps to recruit a top team and defer public positions until after confirmation.
The Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant’s construction halted as 61 to 150 electricians from IBEW Local 558 walked off the job over work rules. The TVA reports over 1,700 hourly workers affected while contractors remain active. Interviews by the TVA Trades and Labor Council will follow.
The FCC authorized a limited pay television system and proposed rules requiring retransmission permission for some programs. Pay TV would start in six months, but only on one station per community that already has four conventional TV stations.
Leo Haas urged Alabama's 67 county assessors to adopt new methods to uncover untaxed property. He warned many assets like leased equipment and church ventures go un taxed if not reported. He cited three approaches to assessing and the Florida ruling on taxable retirement apartments.
Decatur 64 Cullman 52. Austin 83 West Morgan 48. Alabama 85 Miami 72. Council 61 Lakeside 60. Moulton 82 West Point 76. Priceville 54 Harteelle 52. Ardmore 52 East Limestone 34. Danville 65 Union Hill 64. Courtland 73 Hatton 71. Ryan 81 Princeton 80. Eva 70 Good Hope 68.
The FDA released an NAS-NRC report urging limited use of artificial sweeteners pending further research. It notes the interim document status and cites FAO-WHO daily limits of 50 mg per kg body weight for cyclamates, with cautions for widespread consumption.
State Rep. Bryce A. Graham said he will introduce a bill on the next legislative session's first day to abolish the State Milk Control Board and allow a free market for milk priced only if it meets health standards. He called the milk price rise this week an additional burden on the least advantaged Alabamians. The lawmaker represents Colbert and Franklin counties.
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