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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
1
Pentagon panel debates whether prisoners of war may extend beyond name rank service number and birth date in their responses. The issue revived after 566 POWs were released by Vietnamese communists over three years ago. The committee weighs if the 21 year old code needs rewriting.
A multi item digest reports a 10 cent to 20 cent phone rate rise proposal in ten states with 15 cents in four. Louisiana remains five cents. A Helsingborg freight collision kills eight and injures 25. first two cars hit. Rex Brinlee Jr escapee from Oklahoma prison turns himself in after encounter with guard at a store. Ford urges allies to curb welfare spending to avoid inflation. Ramalho Eanes elected Portugal president with two to one margin.
Ronald Reagan closed the gap on President Ford to 25 committed delegates as Reagan gained 46 delegates in Montana Idaho and New Mexico and two Wyoming delegates shifted to him. Ford led 984 to 928 at the start of the weekend with 98 GOP delegates left to be chosen and 182 uncommitted. Carter held 1,539 delegates as the Democratic race continued. Ford and the GOP party face concern from members after a three day Washington meeting.
Most local governments in the Morgan County and surrounding area plan to apply for public works funds as unemployment lags. The joint bill, now in conference between the House and Senate, could pass this week per NARCOG director Guy Roberts. Morgan County unemployment stands around 7 percent, while nearby counties report up to 23 percent. Decatur may seek projects if approved. Hartselle eyes a new fire station. Limestone County eyes a 200000 jail expansion. Athens discusses the program with TARCOG planners.
A New York Times report from Drumnadrochit Scotland describes the Loch Ness expedition’s night watch. Despite shadows and a flickering ghostly light on the camera, no definitive evidence of the monster has been found after nearly a month on site. Charles Wyckoff, chief photographic analyst, reports seeing shifting shadows but nothing concrete upon developing the film.
American Daniel Gearhart and three British mercenaries were sentenced to death by firing squad in Luanda for their role in the Angolan civil war. Two other Americans received prison terms, Gustavo Grillo 30 years and Gary Acker 16 years. The death penalties must be confirmed by President Neto.
On this date in 1788 the battle of Monmouth occurred Molly Pitcher noted for rallying troops and earning a place in American history Weather brief notes show high near 90 and scattered rain chances today tonight and Tuesday
The Supreme Court ruled that federal courts cannot require yearly busing route and plan changes to maintain desegregation, limiting ongoing court oversight in Pasadena California. The 6-3 decision coincides with Ford's push to cap busing orders at five years and congressional debates on related funding.
In Kampala Uganda the passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner were removed from the aircraft but remain in the transit lounge under Palestinian hijackers control. A British diplomatic spokesman said the plane is empty and negotiations for the 256 hostages continue at Entebbe Airport. French sources named Ambassador Pierre Renard present with Ugandan President Idi Amin.
G A Curtis of Hartselle died Sunday from injuries after his car left a private road on Hartselle Mountain and struck a tree near U S 31. The 52 year old driver suffered head and possible chest injuries and died about 10 30 p m. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Elliott Funeral Home of Moulton.
The Decatur Daily's bonus edition features Decatur in its 150th year and the nation's 200th. It highlights the long standing ties between two sister towns living side by side for nearly four decades. Union hero streets in the newer town contrast with Southern heritage along the river.
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