Editorial urges end to plea bargains to curb crime
Mobile district attorney Charles Graddick visiting Alabama argues the state is a haven for career criminals. He favors repealing the good time law and pushing a tougher habitual offender statute, while criticizing rape testimony laws. he also notes his own refusal to plea bargain may reduce crime and fears higher court dockets temporarily.
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Mobile
Charles Graddick
Alabama
Graddick
Nuclear power safety debate and TVA Clinch River project
The article defends nuclear power espousing safe operation near plants and supports TVA's Clinch River breeder project as vital for a nationwide energy system. It notes protests and litigation but argues breeder reactors enable future fuel efficiency and time to develop solar and wind alternatives.
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TVA
Carter
Clinch River
Fire alarm near tragedy at Morgan County Courthouse
Courthouse alarms proved false but many occupants fled in panic. Officials praising those who exited properly while criticism centers on lack of an evacuation plan and absence of fire drills. A call for safety steps echoes through the courthouse.
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Morgan County
America
Rom Steed
D.okla
Bert Lance
Lance
A Simple Life Is Its Own Reward
A succinct quotation attributed to George Santayana, Spanish poet and philosopher, noting a simple life as its own reward.
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George Santayana
Decatur Daily masthead and misprinted ad text
Printer records and newspaper notice show the Decatur Daily masthead for W R Shelton era with rate card and distribution details. The text includes subscription prices and carrier delivery options, plus a note about investigation and redress policies.
Italy's premier Andreotti offers cautious optimism for Europe
In Rome Giulio Andreotti, premier at 58 after a 30 year career, argues Europe has progressed though with unemployment, inflation and social tensions. He notes the EEC's peace role, challenges from oil, tax reforms, and warns against a popular front but remains confident in Western democracy.
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Rome
Giulio Andreotti
Europe
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Council of Ministers
Palazzo Chigi
de Gasperi
Britain
Italy
European Economic Community
Popular Front
Is Young Carter's Agnew
The Washington Post critiques U N Ambassador Andrew Young comparing him to Agnew and accusing him of rhetoric over responsibility. It portrays Young as a left leaning Agnew figure, noting his offbeat Playboy remarks and perceived lack of diplomatic restraint. It contrasts his civil rights legacy with current conduct.
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Washington
Lope de Vega
Dante
Andrew Young
U. N
Playboy
Jimmy Carter
Young
Soviet Union
Congressional
Idi Amin
Nixon
Ford
Napoleon
St. Helena
Carter
Democratic Party
Agnew
United Nations
White House to likely accept net revenue loss in tax reform plan
Charles L. Schultze told the Joint Economic Committee that the White House intends a tax reform package this year with significant rate reductions and incentives for higher business investment. He did not specify numbers, marking the first clear statement on the plan’s direction since Carter’s meetings with fiscal advisers.
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Washington
Charles L. Schultze
President's Council of Economic Advisers
White House
Congress
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
Carter
Denominations in Christianity and New Testament context
The answer explains that there were no denominations in the New Testament, only small Christian groups. Denominations arose later due to origin, interpretation, nurture, or practicality, especially in the United States. It emphasizes unity in core gospel facts and the idea that believers form one body in Christ.
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Corinth
United States
Germany
Scotland
America
John Wesley
Christ
The
Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Syndicate , Inc
Supreme Court scandal found
Washington report alleges misuse of taxpayers resources by Supreme Court carpentry shop. Chief Justice Warren Burger is named as having used shop facilities to fashion picture frames for his wife and her friends.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Corinthian Temple
Supreme Court
Edward F. Douglas
Warren Burger
Court carpenters at scandal center over Justice home work
Washington uproar over FBI style carpentry for Clarence Kelley drew in several justices. Examples include tables, doors, and bookcases built for Justices Blackmun Douglas and others, with nepotism and Civil Service violations alleged. Officials declined comment citing ongoing review.
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Washington
FBI
Clarence Kelley
Supreme Court
Harry Blackmun
William Kene
Douglas
William O. Douglas
Carpenter Douglas
David
Alfred Wong
James Powers
Edward Douglas
Burger
David Douglas
Civil Service
Colonial Beach
Watergate
Barrett McGurn
Court
McGurn
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Decatur
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Associated Press
James Reston
Communist Party
Andreotti
Sergio Segre
Partito Communista Italian
London
la Maddalena
Sardinia
NATO
Senate
National Communist Parties
Estern
Moscow
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Peking
Don Q
David Gantz
Lurie
Young Carter
George F. Will
Washington Post Company
Billy Graham
DR. Graham
Jonathan Bernstein
National Education Association
Dept. of Education
Health, Education and Welfare Dept
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Gilda LePather
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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