Outlook Dismal for Consumer Agency Debated by Congress
For the first time in eight years Congress debates a federal consumer agency. The President signals willingness to sign, pledging unequivocally to back the plan as campaign promises recur.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
11
For the first time in eight years Congress debates a federal consumer agency. The President signals willingness to sign, pledging unequivocally to back the plan as campaign promises recur.
President Carter warns of unprecedented lobbying against the ACP, with over 100 major businesses supporting it yet lawmakers flooded by letters and visits. Critics say the measure would curb red tape while proponents point to potential savings, but a House committee narrowly approved it amid a volatile battle on the floor.
In New Orleans the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs four suits challenging at large city government in Mobile Alabama Shreveport Louisiana and Georgia St. Thomas County The panel considers whether at large elections dilute minority votes and whether the form survives as white segregationists tool The decision could reach the U.S. Supreme Court with issues raised by minority advocates and city officials.
The article traces football from early foot ball to modern play, noting Rutgers and Princeton 1869 as the first college game, Harvard and Yale 1875 rugby style origins, 1880 possession change, 1883 scoring, 1905 formation of the IAA, 1906 forward pass, and 1912 four downs and six point touchdown, with emphasis on the sport’s evolution.
A puzzle asks to place 6 coins so two lines of 4 align. The trick involves stacking one coin atop another as shown. Yesterday's Word Puzzle answer is Farm Harm Hare Hire Hike. Winner BILL BLACK RR 3 Box 289 North Vernon winning a Tell Me Why book.
New York stock market gains extend from a rate cut by Morgan Guaranty Trust Co lowering its prime from 6 to 5 to 6 percent The Dow slips early then recovers as traders buy on the rally Twentieth Century Fox declines while NYSE composite rises to 54 15 and AMEX index to 115 08 Volume nears 12 million shares on the first two hours
New York Stock Exchange noon index figures show market mixed with small gains across sectors. Industrial 58.31 up 0.22, Transportation 43.35 up 0.24, Utilities 41.35 up 0.15, Finance 55.16 up 0.25, Noon index 54.15 up 0.21.
The Alabama Public School and College Authority and Morgan County Board of Education invite sealed bids for sanitary waste treatment systems serving Cotaco and Priceville schools. Bids due 17 June 1977 at 2 PM CDT. Plans available from Mabry Engineering for $40 per set with 50% refund if returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening. Bonding, licensing, wage rules, and notice details outlined.
Notice of public bidding for a project in Decatur Alabama with the City Board of Education. Bids to be publicly opened and read. Bid security required a certified check or bid equal to five percent of the proposal. Plans and specifications available for fifteen dollars per set. Deposits refundable less actual costs if sets returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening. Licensure and bond requirements apply for bids over twenty thousand dollars.
A collage of local legal actions and notices includes deeds transferring small sums, a circuit civil suit list with breach of agreement and workers compensation, a jury case seeking damages, marriage licenses for teens, multiple fire incidents with minimal damage, and births announced for Decatur area families.
Mrs Lela Booker of Decatur 1 died Sunday at home. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bell Primitive Baptist Church with Rev Willie Swoopes officiating and burial in adjoining cemetery. Reynolds Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two nieces and four nephews. Body to church one hour prior to service. Aubrey M. Cates Jr. obituary notes follow.
Letters Testamentary granted May 26 1977 by Morgan County Probate Court to First National Bank of Decatur executor. Claimants must file within legal period or be barred. Also notice of final settlement for Roland Pugh Construction Inc project Baker's Creek Interceptor Force Main and Wastewater Pumping Station to be filed by June 27 1977.
Bids will be received at Avenu NE Alabama until 3.00 PM CDT on June 15 1977 for furnishing all labor materials equipment and services for the rewiring of Gordon 8186 Elementary School project No Decatur City.
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