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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
4
The Decatur Daily notes June 28 1976 as a historical snapshot with Associated Press and New York Times News Service collaboration. It reflects editorials from founder-editor era, acknowledging 1912 to 1934 legacy and ongoing coverage by national services.
Editorial urges Alabama judges to charge driving while intoxicated rather than reduced counts. Justice Heflin argues a conviction should strip licenses, backed by highway crash data and a mandatory alcohol education course. He contends a statewide, uniform stance by municipal and justice courts would quickly reveal whether judges have been too lenient with DUI cases.
The Tuscaloosa News notes Public Service Commissioner Jim Zeigler admitted joining an overnight Bahamas gambling junket with Mobile Gas and Alabama Power officials. He says he spent his own money, used a state car for transport, and there was no gambling. The piece argues officials’ credibility matters as private lives attract intense public interest.
The Anniston Planning Commission weighs a regulation to ban new billboards and phase out existing ones. A July 15 meeting is expected to decide, with possible City Council approval. Sign industry reps oppose, arguing impacts on business, while proponents say it would beautify the city.
A reader asks why innocent people are beaten and tortured. The reply cites Habakkuk, noting a sinful world and trust in God. It points to Jesus Christ’s suffering as the ultimate example, with Isaiah 53:5 cited to explain atonement and healing.
Seven nations controlling two thirds of world output meet in Puerto Rico invited by the United States to discuss interdependence and economic recovery. Ford’s silence on the Compact of Permanent Union hinders Puerto Rico's push for self governance while local politics realign around statehood and party loyalty ahead of a GOP convention pledge.
George F. Will critiques the CPUSA under Gus Hall, mocking its detente stance and past influence. He argues the party is irrelevant, compares it to earlier boogeymen, notes its obedient alignment with Soviet policy, and labels it a Potemkin Village of leftist impotence.
Investigative reporter Don Bolles of the Arizona Republic was killed by a magnetized remote control bomb under his car after linking Emprise Corp and Ramcorp Metals to Phoenix racing and political corruption. Hit man John Harvey Adamson was jailed, while Bolles’ colleague Larry Kraftowitz retraced Bolles last days seeking the full mafia tied story.
Publication details for Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co from 1912 1924 note afternoon editions Monday through Friday and weekend mornings plus misstatement policy. Rates by mail and delivery listed with tax included.
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