20 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
1
The foreground tassel near bloom indicates corn is about 60 days from silks fertilization. Rain during tasseling supports ear formation and maturation. County agents report recent rains have saved most area crops from tasseling damage.
Winter rains across North Alabama lift drought pressures as nearly two inches fall since Friday. County agents say corn tasseling benefits, while Limestone and Cullman regions report losses and severe pasture dryness. Farmers hope for continued rain to support hay and fall crops.
On Today’s date in 1963 the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to establish a hot line between Washington and Moscow to prevent war. Weather outlook shows highs near 90 and chances of rain today and Tuesday.
Nairobi led report says Ugandan leader Idi Amin vanished after an assassination attempt near Entebbe. Kampala officials and aides deny the claim while Uganda police and army search nationwide and Radio Uganda urges caution.
St John s Episcopal Church to dedicate a silver flagon from London as a permanent Communion aid. The 13 choir boys and 36 residents returned from a two week study tour of English cathedrals and Windsor Castle.
Boston AP report: Florida Citrus Commission eyes change amid Anita Bryant backlash over anti gay campaign. Arthur Fiedler and Dorothy Hamill may become new faces as Bryant's role is questioned. survey tests if consumers associate orange juice with her issue.
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that states may deny welfare benefits to families where the father is out of work due to strike, firing, or quitting. The decision allows states to define unemployment for welfare eligibility, potentially affecting about 750 million dollars in annual aid. Justice Blackmun wrote the opinion amid other rulings on Voting Rights Act enforcement and attorney general review.
In Morgan County two ex foster youths John and Mary recount their foster care experiences. Both valued their foster families yet felt homeless and pressured to conform. Mary found motivation to finish school while John gained insight and empathy from his challenging placement.
Thousands of students prepare for college this fall facing rising costs. The College Board estimates 1977 78 on campus private four year tuition and living expenses at 4905, public at 3005, with tuition driving most costs. Financial aid may help even higher income families, though late for fall term federal aid.
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