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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1975
Page
5
F Lee Bailey explains case selection aims for expertise and integrity. He says he may defend guilty clients to uphold due process, but rejects false defenses and perjury. He notes Watergate harmed public trust and backs Ford's Nixon pardon to end the ordeal.
The Senate debated strategic forces including land based and sea based missiles and bombers with Goldwater warning against any degradation of the Triad while Democrats urged restraint and questioned exotic weapons. Separately, a northern Adams decision is sought to desegregate and with H E W involved. A German Brazilian nuclear fuel cycle sale faced U S resistance and safeguards talks with the IAEA were urged.
Denver report notes 13 of 25 states have tightened rape evidence rules to bar testimony on a victim's sexual history, aiming to encourage reporting and improve prosecutors' ability to convict. Women’s rights groups push reforms as they drive the national debate on sexual assault.
Civil rights lawyers from four organizations in Washington and New York plan a suit to compel the government to enforce school desegregation laws across the nation, not only in the South.
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare released Title IX regulations to curb sex bias in admissions, employment, financial aid, counseling and athletics. They take effect July 21 but stop short of full equality in sports. Ford signed them and sent to Congress for a 45 day review amid sharp criticism from women's groups and college sports reps.
United States officials said Brazil and West Germany would agree to a special treaty. Brazilians would pledge to restrict nuclear facilities bought from Germany to peaceful use. The agreement would involve the International Atomic Energy Agency.
A Justice Department unit denounces FBI proposals for broader communications and record keeping, warning the computerized system could give federal authorities greater police control. The critique, in a 19 page Law Enforcement Assistance Administration report, mirrors White House and congressional privacy concerns. Meanwhile GAO urges blocking Agriculture Department’s 398 million eight year computer plan over farmer and employee privacy risks.
Washington reports the project to build the United States first fast breeder nuclear power plant has faced long delays and escalating costs, jeopardizing schedule and funding for the ambitious energy program.
President Ford and Secretary Kissinger seek to shape U S foreign policy amid delays. Thomas M Nemzek of ERDA testified a five month NRC licensing delay will push construction back. The delay could extend plant completion by six to twelve months, delaying a prototype for a new generation of power plants aimed to supply much of U S electricity by 2000.
The article notes Philip Habib's Laos talks, Ford's NATO tour aims, and Washington's bid to balance ties with Spain Portugal and Italy. It details Greece Turkey cooperation, Sadat Rabin talks, Suez reopening, and potential settlements in the Middle East, with lobby influence shaping policy.
President Marcos empowered the Presidential Assistance on National Minorities Panamin to coordinate with other agencies for upland tribal communities in Mindanao and beyond. The move aims to expand schools health clinics and farm support while protecting tribal lands and livelihoods led by Manuel Elizalde Jr.
Mrs. Margaret Price thanks the Decatur Daily staff for publicity and support of the Volunteer Bureau in 1974 75. She praises coverage by Phyllis Sidebotham and Doug Chapman, notes growth and community generosity in Decatur, and wishes happiness to Phyllis and family on her new home. Ray Long urges action on energy policy and Congress.
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