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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1975

Page

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New Fears Of SST Impact Arise

A federal climate study warns even slight stratospheric cooling could cost hundreds of billions in damage to crops and health. The report urges international controls on engine emissions and notes potential value in limited SST flights to reveal outcomes amid Concorde landings debates.

Walter Sullivan N.Y. Times News Service New York Ralph C. d’Arge University of Wyoming Washington U.S House of Representatives Department of Transportation Transportation Department Congress Nature London

One Store Sets Sunday Opening

Keith West, manager of Gibson's Discount Center, opens despite city blue law ban after being prompted by competition. Previous arrest of Big E manager Joe Hafner, who faced a $200 fine, colors the debate as Huntsville stores challenge the ordinance. Hafner says Sunday openings are welcomed. West cites home office pressure and predicts crowd turnout. See ONE On Page A-3.

Russ Roberts Keith West Gibson's Discount Center Westgate Joe Hafner Big E Hafner West Home Office Huntsville Madison Gibson's

Sheikh Kassem Imad is Slain as Lebanon Civil War Tensions Rise

In Tripoli a 53 year old Moslem governor Sheik Kassem Imad was shot to death outside his home, wounding his wife. The assassination deepens fears of a new wave of political killings amid Lebanon’s civil war as clashes and a five day truce shift continue. Security says Tripoli remains unsafe. Syrian mediation talks continued as Maj Gen Hikmat Chihabi met Lebanese leaders.

Beirut Lebanon Sheik Kassem Imad Tripoli Imad Kamal Junblatt Farouk Mohaddem Rashid Karami Karami Mokaddem Zagharta Suleiman Franjieh Hikmat Chihabi Damascus

On This Date Pilgrims Near Plymouth Shores

In 1620 the Pilgrims went ashore from the Mayflower at Plymouth Massachusetts. Quick Weather notes show a high in the upper 30s and a low tonight in the low 20s with cloudy skies and a slight chance of precipitation.

Plymouth Mass

Infant Child Awarded Man Los Angeles

A Hollywood house painter William Hooks 41 was granted custody of a baby boy cut from the womb of his slain pregnant girlfriend Kathryn Viramontes 28 after a six month trial. Deputy County Counsel Owen Gallagher called Hooks an excellent father and attentive to the baby. Norma Jean Armistead 44 faces murder charges in the mother’s death.

Los Angeles William Hooks Hollywood Bradley Stoutt Owen Gallagher

Hillsboro Youth Honored For Rescue

Hillsboro honors 16 year old Thomas Foster for rescuing six year old Mathew Williams from a flooded drainage ditch in October. Mayor Carnell Terry presented a plaque praising conspicuous bravery and heroism. Mathew Williams is the son of Robert and Tracy Williams of Hillsboro. Thomas is a Courtland High School student and the son of Levolnna Foster.

Hillsboro Thomas Foster Carnell Terry Thomas Mathew Williams Mathew Robert Tracy Williams Levolnna Foster Courtland High School

Central Bancshares Declares Dividend

Birmingham The board of directors of Central Bancshares of the South Inc has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable Dec 31 to shareholders of record Dec 17, 1975.

Birmingham Central Bancshares of the South Inc

Ford condemns Cuban troops in Angola and detente strain

President Ford said Cuba’s decision to send 4000 to 6000 troops to Angola ends any chance of friendly U.S. ties and that Soviet and Cuban intervention harms detente. He criticized Senate funding cuts and said he will sign an $18 billion tax bill and push a $10 billion tax cut with spending restraints. He warned the action undermines diplomatic efforts and warned nations relying on the U.S. would lose faith.

Washington Ford Cuba Angola Soviet Union Congress Senate Central Intelligence Agency U.S United States

Argentine Rebels Base Bombed Struck By Jets

Government jets bombed and strafed rebel Moron air base on Saturday as rebel officers threatened to raid the Government House where President Isabel Peron remained at her desk. The revolt's high profile leader from the National War College cited opposition to civilian deaths and pledged action.

Buenos Aires Argentina Moron Isabel Peron National War College Juan D. Peron Plaza de Mayo The War College Army Rodolfo Mujica Mujica

Prisoners Return After Cullman Jail Fire

A fire at the county jail in Cullman caused smoke injuries to several officers and prisoners. No monetary damage figure is given. 60 to 65 inmates were in custody when the blaze started from lit matches on new bedding. The majority remained in their cells. some were treated and released, with 28 transfers to other facilities.

Cullman Hanceville Troy Henderson Bob Hay Larry Waldrop Cullman Hospital Buel Graves Henderson

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