Editorial argues NFL missed chance with Birmingham bid
The NFL rejected Birmingham and Memphis expansion for 1976 but hints of future entry. The piece argues Birmingham's support and Legion Field would draw crowds, disputes that pro football would hurt Alabama and Auburn attendance, and urges the league to reconsider in a future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Football League
Birmingham
Memphis
Alabama
NFL
Legion Field
Auburn
Fromme Convicted of Presidential Assassination Attempt
The article reports Lynette Fromme becoming the first person convicted of attempting to assassinate a U.S. president and receiving a life sentence. The judge condemns terrorism and emphasizes that human life is the nation’s most precious resource.
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Lynette Fromme
United States
Miss Fromme
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Martin Luther King, Jr
Charles Manson
City faces deficit as residents seek more services without higher taxes
Mayor Bolding warns Decatur residents want better police and fire protection, streets, and garbage service yet resist higher costs. Past three years show a growing deficit. voters previously rejected a one cent sales tax for schools, foreshadowing debates on bonds or tax increases for expanded services.
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Russell Bolding
New York
Decatur
Meaning of faith in scripture and life
A concise reflection contrasts Kant with biblical uses of faith. It cites Hebrews 11 defining faith as the certainty of what is hoped for and notes Paul’s usage signaling a willful union with God through Christ, accompanied by confession and commitment.
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DR. Graham
C. A
Kant
Jesus
God
Paul
Christ
Jesus Christ
Washington gas shortage echoes rearview: 1974 alert resurfaces
Washington column recalls warnings that natural gas shortages were artificial and used to justify price deregulation. It details a $3 million FEA study influenced by industry groups, ties between officials, and subsequent Arab boycott disclosures affecting Bechtel and other firms.
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Washington
Congress
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
American Petroleum Institute
Daniel Rathbun
America
Rathbun
The
American Gas Association
Charles DiBona
DiBona
Pentagon
Center For Naval Analysis
Federal Trade Commission
Rogers C.B. Morton
Commerce Secretary
Morton
John Moss
D-Calif
Commerce Department
Covert Angolan Aid Sparks Debate on Secrecy and Policy
The article argues that the Ford Administration secretly provided 25 million dollars in arms and funds to Angolan factions, with another 25 million approved, and notes American pilots operating from Zaire. Critics warn covert actions hinder accountability and may entangle the United States in a stubborn conflict, urging public examination and halt to secrecy.
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Angola
United States
Indochina
Soviet Union
Cuba
Vietnam
Seymour M. Hersh
The
New York Times
State Kissinger
Davis
U.S
Kaunda
Zambia
Mobutu
Zaire
South Africa
Watergate
Personal magnetism fades in modern politicians study finds low ratings
A Princeton Gallup survey shows no current political figure matches past leaders Kennedy Johnson or Eisenhower for personal appeal. Edward Kennedy leads with 33 percent rated highly favorable, followed by Hubert Humphrey and Ronald Reagan at 23 percent, Ford at 22 percent, and George Wallace at 21 percent. Eisenhower and Johnson previously reached much higher scores.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Dwight Eisenhower
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Ronald Reagan
Ford
George Wallace
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
USO
Cotoco
Gerald Ford
Henry Jackson
George McGovern
Seater
Edmund Muskie
Renee
Nixon
McGovern
Seth R Orr
Humphrey
Wallace
Goldwater
Nixon Orr Wee
Eisenhower Serre
Stevenson
Decatur Daily publication notice and subscription rates
The Decatur Daily owned by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. lists publication years 1912 1924 founder editor W R Shelton and carrier delivery rates 46.80 per year 3.90 per month with tax included and notices on misstatement grievance redress by the paper.
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W. R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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Calif
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Red Wing
Minn
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Congo
Chile
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Nathaniel Davis
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