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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Page
1
The Federal Advisory Committee on False Identification rejects a universal national identity card as a privacy threat. A Justice Dept task force proposes legal changes to curb false birth certificates, illegal immigration, and Social Security fraud.
CPA Arthur Faulkner announced he will seek a Decatur city council seat and qualified for place five, the post held by Council President Rutledge Thomas who isn’t seeking reelection. Incumbent Byron Vann qualified for place four, leaving seven announced then four official posts. Richard Lee has said he will not seek reelection for place two. Faulkner has 15 years in finance.
NRC report finds winter sites for nuclear generating parks could be plentiful in northwest and parts of south Alabama. Clusters of 20 to 40 reactors could power the Southeast, with suitable sites offering space water and low population density though public lands like Bankhead Forest are excluded. The study may guide TVA or other utilities. TVA has not yet researched sites.
Rep Allan Howe faces a misdemeanor charge after allegedly offering two Salt Lake Police decoys $20 for sex acts He plans an innocent plea and did not expect to appear at arraignment Wayne L Black a Democratic official noted Howe’s claims of innocence President Ford urged officials to uphold moral standards amid growing concerns over conduct Colleen Gardner intends to brief the U S attorney on alleged Capitol Hill sexual activity involving lawmakers and staffers The sprawling scandal includes claims involving Elizabeth Ray Mike Gravel Kenneth Gray and Rep John Young
On this date in 1752 Benjamin Franklin demonstrated the connection between lightning and electricity by flying a kite during a storm in Philadelphia. Weather outlook shows highs near the upper 80s today with mid 60s at night, mid 80s Wednesday and a 20 percent rain chance tonight rising to 50 percent Wednesday. Complete weather, map, river page 2 note the Tennessee Valley privilege.
Morgan County High School could host an area vocational school with at least 10 courses if Monday night plans by the City Board of Education gain state and Appalachian Regional Commission approval. The $1 million facility would serve Hartselle Falkville Danville and West Morgan on the MCHS campus.
Alabama Congressman Bob Jones will receive the Audie Murphy Patriotism Award at the Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard on July 3. Gov. George Wallace will speak. Alabama Chief Justice Howell Heflin will present the award. Jones, a WWII gunnery officer and long-time lawmaker, announced he would not seek reelection. Dr. Sidney Sandridge will serve as MC as a large outdoor stage is built for the event.
Calhoun Community College receives 500000 from the State Authority to fund a 1800000 dollar fine arts building. A federal grant of 219000 will match the bond funds to start the first phase this summer. The 25000 square foot complex will include arts classrooms studios and a 175 seat recital hall at the southern campus near US 31.
Bronze coins, nearly the size of silver dollars, go on sale at various locations this weekend as Decatur marks its 150th birthday next December. A limited edition of 2,500 bronze coins is minted with 12 wrapped for a time capsule to be opened on December 8.
TVA plans an 87 cent per 1000 kwh rise in power rates for July raising the average home bill by 25.71 dollars, a six percent year over year increase. TVA cites higher fuel and purchased power costs in May and low hydro generation as key factors. The spokesman says if rainfall improves costs may ease later in summer.
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