Decatur wins HUD approval to use development funds
HUD approves Decatur use of Community Development money to advance urban renewal. The decision enables the 2nd Ave, Grant St, and Bank St projects to proceed without harming city finances or other programs. Credit is given to city officials and Sen. Sparkman for securing the funding exception.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Decatur
HUD
Sen
John Sparkman
Washington
Sparkman
Russell Bolding
Public summer jobs aid 550 apply for 280 slots
The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program in Morgan-Lawrence supports low income youths with 240 hours of work earning 142000 dollars total. Applicants numbered 550 for 280 openings in clerical maintenance and janitorial roles.
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Morgan-Lawrence
Mathews Poised for HEW Secretary Nomination
The University of Alabama president Dr. David Mathews, 38, is expected to be nominated by President Ford as the next secretary of the Department of Health Education and Welfare. The editorial notes Alabama loses a fine leader but forecasts national impact and progress in health education and welfare.
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David Mathews
University of Alabama
Ford
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Mathews
HEW
Alabama
Dr. Mathews
University
Lester Wolff
D.-N.y
Air Force
Wolff
Pakistan
Lebanon
Europe
Asia
European
Amsterdam
Germany
Vietnam
California
James Crum
United States
Philippines
Manila
Pacific
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Gas shortage alleged as industry manipulation drives deregulation push
Washington sources report a House subcommittee found evidence that natural gas was held off the market last winter to pressure deregulation. Citgo and other firms faced repair delays, with 13 billion cubic feet withheld affecting New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina. Hearings and furthers probes are planned.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
House
New Jersey
Virginia
North Carolina
Transco
Gulf of Mexico
Danville
Tunis
N.C
Texas
Citgo
John Moss
D.calif
Subcommittee
Bill Hughes
James Florio
Federal Power Commission
America
Europe
A Thought From the Little Spark May Burst a Mighty Flame
A short aphorism attributed to Dante warns that a small spark of thought can ignite a great fire. The saying reflects a belief in ideas' power to inspire action and change over time.
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Dante
A Conservative View on Britain's Spirit of Dunkirk
George F. Will argues Britain endures a long economic decline rooted in its class system, union power, and postwar policies. He notes high inflation, heavy state spending, and a shift toward government control under Tony Benn as Britain joins the Common Market, summoning the spirit of Dunkirk.
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George F. Will
London
Britain
Oscar Wilde
North America
France
Japan
Industry
Benn
Dunkirk
Word Vortexes Challenge Published Tomorrow
Daily Word Game presents a CONCRETE challenge with 36 or more four letter words. Players must avoid plurals and proper nouns and use one form of each word. Time limit is 45 minutes with an average of 26 words.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
King death as alibi sparks race dialogue and unrest
A Washington youth quoted by Rev. Walter Fauntroy argues that anger over Martin Luther King’s death fuels violence and crime, urging dialogue with officials and community leaders. The piece contrasts Civil Rights progress with ongoing economic strain and calls for frank discussion to address underlying tensions.
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Washington Star Syndicate
Washington
Walter Fauntroy
Human Kindness
Monument
Martin Luther King
Andrew Young as Voice for Black Leadership and Change
Mary McGrory notes Andrew Young of Georgia as a strong, personable candidate who aligns with King’s legacy. Young warns against ignorant rhetoric and urges city reform through public schools, community action, and quiet leadership to address urban crisis and depolarization.
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Birmingham
Dr. King
Birmingham Board of Trade
Bull Connor
Washington, D. C
Young
Washington
Andy Young
Andrew Young
Georgia
South
Atlanta
Washington Urban League
Martin Luther King
King
Ralph Abernethy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Ford White House
America
New Orleans
PTA
Barbara Sizemore
Board of Education
Congress
Where single Christians meet and make friends
The writer suggests joining churches with sizable singles groups and seeking church or community sponsorships for singles. They advise pursuing social involvement, even a job change if needed, and emphasize prayer for guidance and contentment in the single state.
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S.B
Decatur Daily masthead and rates notice
The Decatur Daily lists W R Shelton as founder editor from 1912 to 1924 and provides subscription rates by mail and carrier for daily and Sunday editions with tax included. It notes misstatement policy and prompts grievance investigations with redress if warranted.
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W. R. Shelton
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