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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1976
Page
4
Article notes WR Shelton as founder and editor from 1912 to 1924 for The Decatur Daily. Mentions Associated Press affiliation and service from New York Times News Service and Congressional Quarterly News Service. Dated Monday December 20 1976.
The Morgan County School Board proposes a countywide 2 percent sales tax to replace two city gross receipts taxes. The editorial endorses raising funds for schools but objects to taxing within city limits and delays benefits to Decatur and Hartselle. It urges the county commission to authorize outside-city taxation earmarked for schools.
Secret papers found after Orlando Letelier's 1976 assassination reveal a $1000 monthly stipend via a Havana channel tied to Beatrice Allende. Letters show CIA and Cuban links with Julian Rizo and Emilio Brito, while Letelier's Chilean Socialist party in exile appears to fund the payments.
William Safire reports that President-elect Carter challenges media's honeymoon narrative. He calls press reports on labor pressure and cabinet picks inaccurate while engaging in pre-emptive strategy using public ties and trial balloons. The piece contrasts Carter's approach with past reactions and notes a reshaped relationship with reporters.
The text warns that activity around shopping districts will intensify in the coming days as people scramble for last minute gifts. It cautions about possible poor weather and advises extra caution while driving, especially around other drivers who may be careless, noting the risk of serious holiday season consequences.
Researchers in 11 states probe whether the suspended swine flu immunization program caused Guillain Barré syndrome in some vaccine recipients. The inquiry, led by Dr. William Foege of the CDC, covers Alabama New Jersey Colorado Minnesota Connecticut Maryland Michigan Oklahoma Ohio Rhode Island and Virginia as cases are studied and expanded analysis planned.
A Christian should avoid lending and avoid creating debt for others, choosing gifts or aid aimed at meeting needs rather than cash loans. Romans 13 8 urges loving others rather than owing. The Good Samaritan and Peter and John illustrate giving help through support or faith, not cash, to empower recipients.
Four years after the Christmas bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong, Anthony Lewis argues the episode shows how secrecy, obsession, and concentrated power drove U S policy. He warns against forgetting lessons, urges caution in future decisions, and highlights the human and moral costs of the Vietnam War.
The Decatur Daily notes W. R. Shelton as founder editor from 1912 to 1924 and provides postal address P O Box 1677 Decatur Alabama. It lists Associated Press membership and a misstatement policy. Subscription rates by mail for Daily and Sunday yearly and trade zone pricing are shown along with carrier delivery charges.
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