Morgan County considers using local taxes to fund sinking circuit court
The Morgan County Commission under Dick Fleming weighs using county funds to pay circuit judges court reporters and clerks if state revenue falls short. The panel hopes state reimbursement later, but acts now to avoid delays. A Morgan grand jury and four Lawrence County court officials work without June 15 pay, commended for perseverance.
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Morgan County Commission
Commission
Dick Fleming
Fleming
Morgan County
Lawrence County
Morgan-Limestone
Newton B. Powell
Limestone
Lawrence
Billy C. Burney
Jef Farrier
Larry Smith
Leon Eads
Efficient SWACAR pickup system eyed by Decatur council
Decatur officials study a SWACAR trash collection system from Valdosta to cut routes and save costs. Initial price could reach 44000 dollars but staff believe savings will repay the investment quickly and reduce payroll with 7 to 10 workers needed. A related manpower incentive plan and continued landfill use are under review.
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Decatur Council
Valdosta
Sanitation Department
Gary Voketz
Burleson Mountain Heritage Faces Erosion by New Names
The Burleson family settled a large part of Morgan County in 11 000 acres surrounding a mountain and sister hills. New residents have given portions of the region nicknames like Burningtree Mountain eroding the family legacy. Recalling the original regional name could preserve the Burleson heritage for future generations.
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Burleson Mountain
Morgan County
The
Burleson
Burningtree Mountain
Jefferson Quote on Majority Rule Principle
A historical note quotes President Thomas Jefferson urging that the will of the majority should prevail. The item attributes the maxim to Jefferson, stating his birth and death years 1743 and 1826.
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Jefferson
Witnessing as Christian duty and gift in scripture
A reader argues against witnessing. reply confirms evangelism gift while stressing every believer is called to testify. Encourages praying for others and seeking opportunities to share Christ, noting early Christians spread the word despite persecution. The exchange urges personal responsibility and practical outreach.
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DR. Graham
P. W
Christ
God
Judea
Anniversary of the Marshall Plan and European Unity
In Paris this week Europe marks 30 years since the Marshall Plan for postwar recovery. Lord Franks recalls its aim to unite Western Europe with the United States and notes unresolved aims, renewed nationalism, and ongoing cooperation between Europe and North America amid mixed memory and aging figures.
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Paris
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America
Churchill
United States
Lord Franks
Washington
Marshall
Harvard
Illiam McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Martin
U.S
George Kennan
General Marshall
Ens
Franks
Committee of Europan Economic Cooperation
North America
European Economic Community
United State
Jean Monnet
Carter's conservative tilt shocks critics in a split Democrat party
The piece argues President Carter pursues a conservative economic course similar to Ford and Cleveland. It notes welfare and Social Security reform proposals, a push to balance the budget by 1981, and a priority on business confidence, questioning whether such austerity will improve general welfare and curb inflation without worsening unemployment.
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Tom Wicker
C. N. Y. T. News Service
New York
Jimmy Carter
Grover Cleveland
Andrew Young
James Schlesinger
Carter
Gerald Ford
Clove Carter
Ford
Alan Greenspan
Ator
Congress
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Aon
F.D.R
L.B
Word-Junctions Challenge Seeks 52 or More Four-Letter Words
In a 60 minute puzzle, players must locate fifty two or more four letter words within JUNCTIONS. Words must be four letters or longer and may not rely on adding 's to form new words. Verbs should appear in a single form and proper nouns are excluded.
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Maid Mind Dial
Laud Mail Alum Dual
Lima
Duma Linum Maul
Amid Laid
Lain Luna Mild
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Rights Policy Shifts Under Carter Administration
President Carter once pledged a steadfast human rights stand but now quietly seeks to soften national policy. He had earned global praise for pressuring repressive regimes by cutting aid to Argentina Uruguay and Ethiopia. Congress, along with both conservatives and liberals, applauded moves cutting military aid to Nicaragua and the Philippines.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Carter
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Argentina
Uruguay
Ethiopia
House
Nicaragua
Terence Todman
U.S
Robert Hill
Lucy Benson Wilson
Senate
Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Sidney Harman
Rheno
Kreps
Harman
Carter Faces Pushback Over Human Rights Policy Abroad
U S lawmakers debate funding to human rights violators as President Carter faces foreign pressure. He defends a flexible stance while stressing implementation over pure aid cuts, amid internal White House and State Dept debate.
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