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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1975
Page
4
The Decatur Daily is listed as a member of the Associated Press and a client of the New York Times News Service and Congressional Quarterly News Service.
The piece reflects on entering 1976 with cautious optimism. It notes continuity from 1975, mentions possible price changes and political tensions, and highlights hope as the key, wishing readers health happiness and security in the year ahead.
A letter argues President Ford lacks leadership and policy clarity, criticizing Henry Kissinger and the cabinet. The writer says Ford’s health is less relevant than mental capacity and questions his ability to govern, suggesting he is better suited for ramps, slopes, and golf than the White House.
George F. Will profiles the Strand Book Store in New York, noting its status as the world’s largest used-book operation with about two million volumes under Fred Bass and family management. The piece blends literary lore with anecdotes, including a search for rare Phillies history and a budding project of author self portraits.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson recalls a 1971 hoaxing probe into J Edgar Hoover using trash as a source. The piece alleges Hoover ordered a garbage crusher after a collection funded by aides, aimed at preventing further leaks of his private habits.
Subordinates collected hundreds of dollars to furnish Tolson's apartment, hauling a loaded truck at night from FBI grounds while reporters roamed. FBI director Clarence Kelley discourages gifts. The piece also covers an FEA nuclear power study for Ford, arguing a moratorium could raise coal use and electric prices, with multiple caveats and revisions noted.
Washington column argues detente is dead as 1975 ends and Cold War II begins. It blames Soviet moves in Angola and Portugal, broken promises at Helsinki, and U.S. political weakness. It contrasts strategies between Cold War I and II, advocating pressure and parity with a stronger summit approach.
A reader asks if belief in God rests on proof. The reply argues that evidence exists in God’s disclosure through Scripture and Jesus Christ. It states the Bible shows God’s nature, and faith through Jesus enables a personal relationship with God.
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