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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
4
Obituary notes the late W R Shelton founder editor 1912 to 1924 of a Decatur daily, with AP and NYT News Service affiliations. Shelton's leadership shaped early era journalism and his death prompts tributes from colleagues and local officials.
Editorial notes Congressman Ronnie Flippo faces a coronary bypass to address a serious heart condition. Doctors at Georgetown University Naval Medical Center Bethesda Md and the University of Alabama medical school recommended the procedure after a high cholesterol finding. The piece expresses optimism for a full recovery and return to duties.
The Louisville Times reports on a Washington Journalism Center seminar where Frank Church and other leaders debate arms control. They weigh whether more arms increase security or insecurity, with opinions from Paul Nitze and Marcus Raskin, and note the difficulty of reaching a clear consensus amid MIRVs MXs and cruise missiles.
The Decatur Daily announces it will investigate grievances about misstatements and provide redress if founded. It lists publication as afternoon Monday through Friday and weekend mornings, plus subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery, and notes Associated Press membership.
The writer asks for G Graham’s stance on legalized gambling. The reply states government may regulate but gambling is generally undesirable for Christians. It argues motives are selfish, losses harm others, and Christian money belongs to God for use in God’s work.
Mysterious restaurateur Alexis Goodarzi is found shot dead in his Porsche at 2 a.m. on May 12. Investigators consider him an undercover Iranian secret police operative and liken him to Tongsun Park for alleged influence buying on Capitol Hill.
Senate hearings consider S 1437 to replace parole with fixed-term sentencing under a Federal Sentencing Commission. Parole would largely disappear with sentences set in ranges, plus safeguards and limited parole for some cases, while allowing appellate review of noncompliant guidelines.
Rome reports on Tina Anselmi, labor minister and leading Christian-Democrat, praised for honesty and efficiency. The piece notes her war work with partisans, union organizing in silk factories, and efforts to balance union demands with Italy's unemployment crisis amid high energy costs and inflation. It cites IMF rejection of Italy's $500 million loan request as a recent setback.
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