14 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1974
Page
1
In Washington the Senate faces a tense debate over Nelson A. Rockefeller's confirmation as vice president amid partisan opposition and key questions about eligibility and political implications. The outcome remains uncertain as lawmakers weigh constitutional and policy concerns.
Decatur will lose its only bus line on January 1 as Decatur Transit owner Larry Williams ceases operation after a decade of losses and dwindling riders. He cites annual losses over 10 000 dollars and an average of seven riders per hour, with aging buses and limited funds.
President Ford plans to name Elliot L. Richardson as ambassador to London after his resignation as attorney general during the Nixon era. Richardson would replace Walter Annenberg, who has served as envoy since 1969 and is stepping down, as Ford reshuffles his diplomatic posts.
In Brussels NATO allies vow coordinated steps to stave off economic hardship as Henry Kissinger signals a new era of US led economic consultations. He notes studies on incentives for alternative energy and potential price support to prevent dislocation if oil prices stay high.
Washington officials map possible energy policy options at Camp David Maryland. likely topics include oil import quotas tariffs tight petroleum allocation and possible gasoline tax or rationing ideas previously rejected by President Ford. Interior Secretary Rogers Morton chairs the ERC and moves toward narrowing choices.
The partial solar eclipse Friday was seen near the Washington Monument as workmen finish renovations. The eclipse was obscured by thick clouds across much of the nation. Officials including Frank G. Zarb and Morton discussed stronger conservation measures as Camp David talks planned with Claude Brinegar William Seidman and Alan Greenspan among others.
California airport planner Ted Soliday says Pryor Field and Calhoun Community College compete for space and must be resolved as both grow. He projects Pryor Field crafts more than 250 by 2000 with new facilities and urges expansion.
Vienna based oil producers adopt a new price system boosting revenue to 10.12 per barrel for nine months starting January 1. The rise faces pushback from major companies who warn costs may be passed to consumers as nations seek price stabilization.
On this date 1819 Alabama was admitted to statehood, becoming the 22nd state. The note appears amid local calendar items and classified snippets mentioning weather, obituaries, sports, and TV logs with Tennessee Valley context.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees sponsor today’s parade at 10 am featuring fourteen bands beauty queens floats and drill teams. The theme Happy Animals on Parade highlights fourteen bands and Santa with giant balloons pulled by Boy Scouts and sign-carrying Girl Scouts. Grand Marshall Al Matthews urges families to arrive early for good viewing along the route from South Central Bell to Bank Street.
Saigon reported new Saturday assaults by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces on isolated provincial and district capitals near the Cambodian border. Frank Blair plans to leave NBC Today in March to spend more time with his family after a long network run.
Tamara Ann Brown of Franklin and Chris Smith watch a giant parade balloon during the annual Decatur Christmas Parade this morning. The display features a dozen balloons and other festive figures as crowds line Prospect Street.
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