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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1977

Page

4

Editorial: Owners must fix up urban renewal districts

Editorial urges property owners in the Bank Street and 2nd Avenue districts to invest in storefront A preservation of the area’s 19th century charm. It notes progress by some but criticizes gaudy signs and warns that neglect could erode downtown’s identity and hurt retail turnout.

2Nd Avenue Bank Street Canal Street Exec Bank Vine Street Bank Grandoise 6Th Avenue Moulton Street Decatur Huntsville Gertrude Stein Oakland Calif

Carter's energy tax battle fades amid Carter era naps

A Washington columnist mocks the Carter administration as sleepy while noting his energy tax proposals falter in Congress. The piece argues public appetite is for action, cites Andrew Young and Margaret Trudeau sparking press attention, and credits baseball with keeping the country awake as Carter avoids a crisis.

Mary McGrory Carter Jimmy Carter Washington Tere Red Sox Barry Goldwater Andrew Young Young Carter M. Cuibae Yeats Garou Stamp Margaret Trudeau Goodman Sringeri Congress Special Energy Committees Se Comets Calvin Coolidge

Publicized personal crises tied to California crash spikes

A California sociologist reports that after front page coverage of personal crisis reports, California automobile fatalities rose by about 9 to 10 deaths in the following week. The effect strengthened with broader newspaper circulation, with some instances showing 20 to 30 percent increases.

New York California David P. Phillips University of California At San Diego Science Dr. Phillips

Carter faces Senate pushback on Panama talks and Korea policy

Secretary of State Vance warned the Carter administration may lack Senate votes to ratify a new Panama Canal treaty amid broader resistance to American retreat. The Senate also narrowly blocked a Cuba negotiation halt, signaling a tough foreign policy climate for Carter in 1978.

Tom Wicker C. N.Y. Times News Service Vance Carter Senate Vietnam Korea Byrd Dole Cuba China United States Pentagon Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford Congress White House Capitol Hill Cyrus Vance

Dear Dr. Graham on youth car wash and church funding

The answer supports a youth group sponsoring a car wash to raise funds for a specific church project while cautioning against using church income to fund activities. It emphasizes regular systematic giving and service as biblical duties and notes time and talents as valuable contributions.

DR. Graham B.C Paul Corinthians The Chicago Tribune-N.y. News Syndicate, Inc

Decatur Daily publication details and misstatement policy

The Decatur Daily notes its founder editor W R Shelton and dates 1912 to 1924. It lists publication schedule, mailing rates, and delivery options with explicit price ranges and tax inclusion. It confirms an AP association and invites grievances for redress.

W. R. Shelton

Reporter questioned by Soviet police in Hungary detains couple

Reporter questioned by authorities after arrest. Robert T. of the Los Angeles Times was harassed and escorted to a police station for questioning about his news work. Mi Viner and Deborah Raffin were detained for seven hours, with passports, camera, and private notes seized.

Jack Anderson Whitten Washington Ios Angeles Times Robert T Mi Viner Deborah Raffin

Hungarian police detain Viner and wife in Budapest with no charges

Hollywood reporter Viner and actress wife were held by motorcycle police in Budapest then questioned for hours. They were released after being told it was a mistake though notes went missing in Vienna. U.S. consul advised bringing a consular official if charges were filed.

Daabeeed Pennes Viner Hungary Jack Anderson Toth Moscow KGB Washington Carter Kremlin Remonte Hollywood India Yugoslavia Actrss Budapest U.S D. Thomas Longo Viners Vienna Cambodia Salot Sar Pol Pot North Korea 38Th Parallel

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