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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
5
In a Capitol hear ing former KCIA director Kim Hyung Wook testified Park Chung Hee ordered covert efforts to buy influence in the United States starting in 1971. He cited plans to kidnap rival Kim Dae Jung and leverage Congress through bribery schemes involving Tongsun Park.
TV actor Jimmy J Walker says he is unhappy with his Good Times role and contemplates self harm. He criticizes the negative image of the character and reveals attempts to leave the show while noting financial gain without enjoyment.
A House subcommittee opened hearings on a bill to delay the FDA saccharin ban for one year while additional tests assess cancer risk. The move follows new Canadian data suggesting saccharin may be a human carcinogen and prompts from Sen. Kennedy to push a delaying measure. The AMA voted to continue sales with a cancer warning.
Djibouti became Africa's 49th independent state early today, a salt and sand patch at the Red Sea's southern end. President Hassan Gouled raised the flag as French warships fired salutes, while neighbors Somalia and Ethiopia loom as rivals and aid remains uncertain. The new nation faces limited resources and relies on France for security and assistance.
Brenda Joyce Tapscott, 23, of 1238 2nd St., Decatur, charged with grand larceny after a Roses Department Store shoplifting incident. Bond set at 1,000 dollars. Also: Florence man Johnny Scruggs charged with forgery after warrant. bond 1,000 dollars. Sheffield man Jodn Rufus Hardin charged with transporting 21 cases of liquor. bond 1,500 dollars.
Authorities investigated a burglary in Limestone County after $1,000 worth of fireworks vanished from Cash and Carry on County Line Rd east of Athens. Sheriff M W Evans said the theft occurred early today with few other details available.
In Dade County Florida a voter backlash killed a four month old ordinance protecting homosexuals in employment housing and public accommodations. The debate centers on whether homosexual teachers pose risks to children with experts arguing both sides about identity exposure and potential molestation. Public officials educators and civil rights advocates weigh rights safeguards and policy implications for schools nationwide.
Lutendar TOPs AL 55 meets 9 to 11 at Aquadome. call Rusty O Shields 353-0675 for details. Blood drives at Hartselle Civic Center 3 to 9 and Red Cross Chapter House 4 to 10, nursery at Decatur site. Decatur Civic Chorus organizes 7:30 p.m. at Ft. Decatur Recreation Center. Morgan County AARP Chapter 234 meets 10 a.m. Summer Manor. John Johnson of Decatur Social Security speaks on problems, followed by a covered dish luncheon.
The Thursday Single Adult Fellowship will gather at 7 p.m. in the youth center of the First Baptist Church for an evening of fellowship and planning. Local readers are encouraged to attend and share in the community outreach.
U S Customs investigates more than 100 firms suspected or admitting secret cash transfers across borders. Gulf Oil, Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas, Northrop, Exxon, Ashland Oil and G D Searle named among targets amid Bank Secrecy Act concerns.
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