U.S. probes Angolan war with Soviet ally talk in September
A Ford official said the United States raised concerns with the Soviet Union in September over Angola’s civil war but did not file a formal protest until late October as Cuban and Soviet support grew. Kissinger spoke to Dobrynin four to five times since September. the Times reported U.S. aid began in January, ahead of Soviet bolstering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Binder
N.Y. Times
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Ford Administration
Popular Movement For the Liberation of
Angola
Henry A. Kissinger
Detroit
Anatoly F. Dobrynin
Kissinger
Dobrynin
New York Times
U.S
Christmas Spirit Brightens North Alabama Gifts Across Communities
North Alabama families prepare for a gift filled Christmas as donations from hundreds of churches clubs and individuals reach thousands of children from Cullman to Joppa. Decatur police assist a struggling family as merchants report strong holiday sales and downtown lights spark optimism for the 1976 season amid the 150th anniversary celebration. The First Family enjoys Christmas in Vail with gifts and a turkey dinner before ski outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Elkmont
Leighton
Joppa
Decatur
Jesus Christ
2Nd Ave
Moulton St
Bank St
Bank
North Alabama
Vail
Col
Lot
Ford
Christmas Joy Lights Ramshackle Home On McCartney Street
In a poor ramshackle dwelling on McCartney Street NW a family’s Christmas scene unfolds. Ten year old Angela and thirteen year old Sharon attend local schools while Cecilia, sixteen, goes to Decatur High School. Their mother Tennie Johnson is out of work and five children rely on payments and charity. The home is decorated with a tall green tree, red and green ornaments, and tinsel as children laugh and anticipate gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jacq Rainey
McCartney St. NW
Jesse Rice
Tennie Johnson
Alfred
Cedric
Angela
Sharon
Cecilia
Decatur High School
Oak Park
Washington Crosses Delaware to Attack Hessians at Trenton
On this date in 1776 George Washington leads troops across the Delaware River toward Hessian forces in Trenton New Jersey. Weather notes forecast high in upper 40s and chance of rain today around 80 percent.
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D-g Landers
Martha Ann’s Living Today
George Washington
Delaware River
Trenton
New Jersey
Federal report questions fate of small post offices
The GAO report could prompt wholesale closures to cut a $1 billion USPS deficit. In Alabama the Danville post office and others in Morgan County face study as Decatur reviews cost efficiency. Officials note service versus convenience and consider Community Post Offices as alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sentell
Government Accounting Office
U.S. Postal Service
Congress
Morgan County
Danville
Decatur
Washington
Sectional Center
Alabama
Postal Service
Joe Wheeler
Mooresville
Limestone County
Mary Pepper
Belle Mina
Jack Pence
Hartselle
Falkville
Trinity
Eva
Somerville
Lacey’s Spring
Waldermosa Spring
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Albert Johnson
Department of Pensions and Security
Central United Methodist Church
Johnson Home
Tony Estes
ILY
Dial
Athens
Tennessee Valley
Post Office
ALA
Mitch Howell
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