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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
5
Dissident historian Andrei Amalrik says the Soviet government has reneged on a promise to let him leave with 18 paintings without taxes. He postpones departure indefinitely and will pay no taxes or surrender belongings, citing principle against restrictions.
Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller was subpoenaed to appear July 28 in U.S. District Court in Buffalo over a $1 million suit linked to the 1971 Attica prison rebellion. The suit by Johnnie Barnes of Brooklyn seeks damages for alleged constitutional rights violations during the prison retaking.
Lady Bird Johnson and two daughters plus four of her six grandchildren added signatures to the country’s biggest birthday card during a Six Flags outing. Over a half million people have signed scrolls in parks nationwide. The scrolls will be sent to the White House on Saturday. In the photo from the outing Cin day Robb, 8, Lynda Johnson Robb, Lynn Nugent, 9, Lucy Johnson Nugent, Mrs. Johnson, Nicole Nugent, 6, and Cathy Robb, 6, are pictured.
Spirit coverage recalls Decatur’s holiday progression from newspaper sponsored to a city committee and then a permanent non profit. Highlights include Audie Murphy’s 1970 guest and memorial award, the 1973 Kennedy Wallace platform moment, and Johnny Cash no show amid patriotism award plans.
Gov. George Wallace and Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley edge toward a compromise on the general fund budget after a daylong filibuster in the Alabama Senate. Bills would shift revenue sharing control to a legislative committee and muzzle new hiring and auto purchases, with Baxley calling amendments unconstitutional. Senate reconvenes next week to resume debate and vote.
Court continues abortion coverage debates by striking down a Missouri law requiring doctors to match fetal life preservation diligence to that of a live birth. No clear guidelines offered. This follows the court’s 1973 decision restricting state abortion regulation in early pregnancy and prohibiting bans before viability outside the womb.
Local historian Lee Sentell urged Decatur civic groups to back the restoration of the Old Decatur Bank Building to its original state. The Morgan County Historic Preservation Society plans include an eight foot iron fence a nearby house and a carriage house. The effort seeks federal grants and community funding to restore Decatur’s historic symbol amid a history note of yellow fever and economic challenges.
Teague said Osborn will serve as interim president at Calhoun College, following an attorney general opinion that appointing Martin would breach nepotism laws due to Harold Martin’s role as state school board vice chairman. Teague plans a board vote at the July 13 meeting after interviewing 12 to 15 applicants and adding four or five more.
Three candidates enter the Decatur city council race, including Harrison of Crossville and two newcomers Allen and Tucker. Allen cites 19 years with an insurance firm and local roots as key qualifications, while Tucker emphasizes economic development and opportunities for youth. The slate brings the council tally to 14 candidates, with at least two men per post.
The Daily reorganizes circulation leadership with Norman Wellden retaining his role, Steve Oden in charge of city circulation, Marshall Andrews overseeing state circulation, John Veitch directing the mail room, and Kincaid shifting to display advertising and previous duties. New team members bring long careers in the field and regional coverage across Decatur Morgan Limestone and Cullman counties.
A collection of local notices lists church services, reunions, picnics, and meetings across Decatur, Hartselle, Moulton, and surrounding areas. Activities include youth group gatherings at First Baptist Decatur, cemetery ownership talks at City Hall, goat stew sales by Boy Scouts, horse shows, school class reunions, church revivals, parades, gospel singing, and various youth and charity events led by local churches and clubs. Names include First Baptist Church, Decatur Cemetery, Boy Scouts Troop 414, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Lawrence County High School, Higgins-Tanksley, Mt. Zion Baptist, Decatur Junior Service League, and Liberty Methodist Church. Locations span Decatur, Salem, Athens, Cullman, Hartselle, Moulton, and surrounding sites with times ranging from afternoon to evening on weekends and weekdays.
U S Treasury officials disclosed that a potential Italian government could receive a large IMF funded aid tranche, contingent on strict conditions including budget deficit control. The aid hinges on Italy forming a government after elections where Christian Democrats led and Communists gained.
In Washington, with Democratic help, the administration won a 30 day extension to keep the Federal Energy Administration alive. Ford was to sign the bill as the Senate had passed it hours before the current two year charter expired. A conference committee stalls a longer extension. Frank G Zarb and John A Hill promised New England lawmakers action on heating oil prices and allocations if Congress lets them suspend price and allocation controls. In East Berlin, a two day Communist conference ended with a document endorsing independence for each party to pursue its own path to socialism, emphasizing equality and sovereign choice over Soviet dominated pro Marxist unity.
Envoys from 20 Arab countries and the PLO pressed for a Lebanon cease-fire to take effect at noon Thursday. A commission led by Mammoud Riad and the foreign ministers of Tunisia and Bahrain was authorized to go to Beirut immediately to oversee the cease-fire and urge Arab states to send peace-keeping forces, flying to Damascus Thursday morning and then to Beirut.
Senator Barry Goldwater urged Republicans on Wednesday to nominate President Ford for a full term. He said doing so would continue turning the country back in the right direction.
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