Alabama Senate narrows fight over higher education funds
Opposing factions in the Alabama Senate reportedly agreed on a partial restoration of funds cut from colleges and universities. The tentative deal aims to restore about 4.2 million of the 8 million cut, but House concurrence remains uncertain and the timing of actions by university spokesmen is contested.
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Kissinger reports progress on Panama Canal treaty talks
Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger told the Organization of American States in Santiago that significant progress has been made toward a Panama Canal treaty that respects Panamanian aspirations though key issues remain unresolved, including treaty duration and base area.
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Osborn Submits Calhoun College President Bid
Academic Dean William H. Osborn has filed his application for president of Calhoun Community College. He submitted Tuesday to State Superintendent Wayne Teague amid nepotism concerns tied to Vice-President W. R. Martin who is related to State School Board Chairman Harold Martin. Attorney General Bill Baxley warned last Friday of possible nepotism after questions raised by lawmakers. Teague may choose an external hire. James Wattenbarger of the University of Florida leadership program weighs in. See OSBORN On Page A-5.
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On This Date In 1971 US Lifts China Embargo
The United States ends a 21 year embargo on trade with mainland China in 1971. The note appears in the Daily A-5 Landers Classified compilation with other items. Weather nearby forecasts highs in the upper 80s and near 90 later in the week, and river page details are on A-2.
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Tree Forces Way Through Brick Wall on Johnston Street
A small tree born from a stray seed grows through a brick wall at Johnston St and 2nd Ave, proving nature's resilience in a manmade setting. Photo by John Godhey captures the scene.
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Campers Rally Set to Flood Decatur in August
The National Camping Travelers plan a national convention at Point Mallard in mid August. Lloyd Hawley said the event could inject substantial business into Decatur as campers arrive August 21 through 28 with as many as 1000 trailers and over two thousand people.
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Area Delegates Vow Support For Carter
State Sen. Bingham Edwards of Decatur and Mrs. Albert McDonald of Madison join at least eight Alabama Wallace delegates in pledging to back frontrunner Jimmy Carter at the Democratic National Convention. McDonald, delegate from District 2, cited strong Carter sentiment in her area and anticipated following Wallace’s choice. Edwards, from District 6, said he will support Carter if that is the governor’s wish after speaking with Wallace.
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Wood Seeks City Council Seat From Morgan-Lawrence Leader
Morgan-Lawrence Community Action Committee executive director Tom Wood announced his bid for a city council seat in the upcoming summer election. He outlined a campaign platform featuring broader control changes at Point Mallard and called for closer scrutiny of the city takeover there. Wood is a Decatur resident of seven years and a Georgia native.
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Decatur
Carter seals nomination path with delegate surge
Delegates by the dozen back Carter as the Democratic race narrows toward a July national convention in New York. A wave of endorsements and Ohio primary landslide push the Georgia governor toward the first ballot nomination, with George Wallace Adlai Stevenson III and others signaling support and running mate planning underway.
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