14 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
1
North Alabama farmers who shifted from king cotton to soybeans praise the crop as prices hold firm around seven dollars a bushel. The steady market favors growers as demand for soybeans remains robust this season.
Jimmy Carter moves toward the White House as he secures the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention. He plans to name his running mate after clinching the prize and spent the day meeting groups while preparing his acceptance speech. The third session opens at 8 p.m. EDT with roll call of delegations before midnight.
Washington reports U S officials flag Vietnam aims may still seek regional military influence while Carter eyes the Democratic nomination. Carter leads Ford in polls as Reagan campaigns in key states and Viking 1 nears Mars landing. Carter plans to announce running mate after clinching the nomination with Mondale among top choices.
Nearly $2.5 million for improving the Southern Railway Bridge across the Tennessee River was approved as a line item in a public works and energy research bill signed by President Gerald Ford.
Jacques Cousteau said he recovered scores of gold bronze and clay antiques in a three month Aegean seabed search. He warned time natural forces and pirates have harmed ancient treasures and urged protection of underwater heritage.
In today’s date 1798 Congress enacted the Sedition Act making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writings against the government.
Quick weather forecast shows highs near 90 through Thursday with night lows around the upper 60s. A 40 percent chance of rain is expected on Thursday. Complete weather map and river page are on A-2. It’s a privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
An advertisement lists Jacquelene's Cut and Curl at 1733 6th Ave offering men’s type and style for 4.00. It notes a Frigidaire dealer for 28 years and Magnavox dealer for 15 years. Also mentions Robinson's Furniture at 2nd Ave with phone 353-2370.
State Trooper Captain Ben Gamel questioned the sheriff's department expertise in the Pride fatality investigation after separate inquiries reached opposite conclusions. Troopers Burgess and Ardis say Pride was struck by a motorcycle driven by 14 year old Charles Kitchens before a car dragged Pride 70 feet along Beltline Road. Sheriff Van Ward contends the car caused the death and says his office will continue the probe. Both sides cite witnesses and timing issues as key to who was responsible and whether charges apply.
The United States Olympic Committee threatened a walkout from the Montreal Games over the Taiwan issue. The AP reports pressure ahead of the opening, prompting an IOC emergency meeting as Taipei refuses to compete under IOC terms without its flag and Republic of China name.
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