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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1977
Page
4
Commissioner Plug White alone opposed turning the old courthouse site into a parking lot. The piece argues for preserving the tree shaded grounds as a vest pocket park, noting a larger parking project nearby and criticising reserved spaces for officials.
Adults with low incomes can qualify for several federal and local education aid programs including the Basic Education Opportunity Grant, College Work-Study, and National Direct Student Loan. Walker College notes divorcees and housewives can tap hundreds of millions in aid, with institutions like Calhoun Community College and Athens State College offering guidance to pursue a college education.
The House Ways and Means Committee weakens the Carter energy program and the administration faces skeptical analyses from the General Accounting Office and the CBO. Critics say goals on oil imports solar heating and insulation are unrealistically ambitious and inflationary effects are underplayed. Confusion remains over use of new energy tax revenues.
A lengthy inquiry outlines Jim Caddell and Pat Plotkin involvement in polling and the census, with officials defending choices. It also covers energy policy shifts, gas tax moves, and public opposition to conservation and price increases amid a looming energy crisis.
Princeton survey of teenagers shows they blame young drivers for most accidents and deaths involving under 22. They cite drinking reckless driving and drugs as causes and 44 percent want stricter licensing requirements to curb teen motoring dangers.
Carter faces growing complaints from congressional leaders over his handling of energy policy and liaison with the Hill. Byrd accuses him of overreacting to energy defeats while the White House staff is stretched and access remains limited. The president seeks to explain his approach but critics say personal attention is lacking amid party tensions.
Billy Graham answers Mrs. D on heaven, citing Revelation 21 4 and 21 11 to show no tears pain or death in heaven and 1 Corinthians 13 12 on seeing God face to face. He emphasizes knowing now that one will go there by faith in Jesus Christ.
Washington reports Patrick Caddell the president's pollster steered the census director search and recommended Manuel Plotkin of Sears Roebuck for the post. Plotkin urged Sears to subscribe to Caddell's service and was chosen after interviews with several candidates.
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