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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1975
Page
4
The Decatur Daily Word memorializes its founder editor Shelton who led the paper from 1924 to 1972 with a note dated Friday December 19, 1975. The tribute highlights his long tenure and impact on the newspaper.
The piece argues the new law sharing lease revenues from Courtland Airbase between the state Aeronautics Department and Lawrence County is wise. A recent bid of over 64 000 by Wayne Hamilton could yield meaningful profit for both parties after deducting allowable expenses.
TVA townlift study proposes a one block Marion Street mall in downtown Athens costing about 150000. The TVA design emphasizes an attractive, functional shopping setting and downtown improvement, noting similar malls boost business and appearance in other communities. The project awaits merchant support and further consideration.
The piece notes President Ford vetoed a bill to extend the 1975 tax cuts into 1976. The House failed to override, with only two Alabama reps voting to do so, including Rep. Bob Jones of Scottsboro. It suggests more lawmakers like Jones could have delivered the extension.
When temperatures plunge racing to the danger point, ensure heating systems are in good condition and sized to maintain comfort. Have gas oil coal or electric systems checked by a reputable technician before the next cold spell to avoid costly or tragic failures.
Washington area report says Reagan signs on Kenneth Rietz a Nixon aide tied to the Watergate "Kiddites" network. Rietz runs events for the Reagan campaign and serves as California organizer while Nixon associates face renewed scrutiny.
Darlene Schmalzfeid, a 27 year old journalist, sues President Ford for 100000 alleging pay discrimination in a White House job. The case highlights the White House daily news summary, its staff costs, and the political impact on Ford amid polling shifts.
A Washington Post opinion piece traces the birth of the modern potato chip from George Crum to Proctor & Gamble and Pringles. It analyzes FDA rulings on whether Pringles are true chips and argues government overreach in redefining a staple food while noting the industry’s billion-dollar stakes and regional firms against a mega conglomerate.
The United States and Soviet Union agreed to a six year shipping accord allowing American ships to charge higher freight rates for grain deliveries. The agreement, set to begin January 1, followed Soviet concessions on not reverting to market level rates.
A word game asks players to find 41 or more four-letter-or-longer words in EARTHEN. Rules forbid plural s added forms and proper names. The provided list includes many four to six letter words such as earth, earth, heart, hertz, fierce, hearten, and related forms, focusing on non proper noun word variants.
A Bicentennial footnote recalls a New York provincial congress order dated two centuries ago to buy five hundred Dutch and five hundred German copies of the Proceedings of the Continental Congress for free distribution, highlighting a paradox around free speech and dictatorship.
A letter discusses testing Christianity by inner conviction and external signs. It cites Luke 10 27 Romans 8 16 and notes the Holy Spirit testifies within believers as proof of being God s children. It acknowledges that even Peter and Thomas faced doubt yet inner confirmation persists.
The Decatur Daily notes W R Shelton as founder editor from 1912 to 1924 and provides publishing details by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc. It lists address Decatur Alabama box 1527 and states misstatement policy and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with carrier delivery and tax included.
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