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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
5
Pope Paul VI denounces Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre plan to ordain 14 priests and 22 subdeacons at an unauthorized Swiss seminary. He pledges the church will deny these ordinations and those ordained would be outside authentic ministry. The Pontiff spoke Latin at a ceremony ordaining five new Cardinals.
The United States urged Israel under Premier Menahem Begin to withdraw from occupied Arab lands on all fronts and to back a Palestinian homeland in exchange for Arab acceptance of true peace. The policy statement, issued ahead of Begin's upcoming visit, signals a new U.S. stance and potential friction with Israel.
The Ways and Means Committee moved to eliminate the federal deduction for state and local gasoline taxes, potentially lifting taxes by 700 million dollars next year. Revenue would come mainly from itemizing, higher income taxpayers. Madrid predicts Soviet attempts to back rival Spanish party may fail, as Eurocommunism gains.
Huey P. Newton declared he planned to resume leadership of the Black Panther Party and expand its social programs in the United States. The 35 year old fugitive, returning from Cuba, said he would face murder charges in California and pressed for a fair trial amid a changing political climate.
Congress weighs higher price supports for winter wheat as prices fall from 5.52 in 1974 to around 1.85 and 1.95 in mid June. President Carter warns a veto if price levels exceed his request, prompting House leaders to seek a compromise or risk budget pledges.
A Decatur Christian Church letter signed by David C. Woods as board chairman urges officials to use legal means to ban objectionable films. The board authorized the statement at its May 25, 1977 meeting. The letter reflects the church board’s stance, not Woods alone.
An angry letter arguing against taxes on tobacco and other luxuries. The author defends smoking as a personal choice, criticizes government overreach, and calls for tolerance while urging independence from bureaucrats in Washington.
Readers from Decatur express concern about the city animal shelter and Humane Society oversight amid weekend volunteer efforts to place unredeemed animals. The letter highlights welfare concerns and calls for better supervision.
Former President Gerald R. Ford harshens public critique of Jimmy Carter’s domestic and some foreign policies after five months in office. In US News interview, Ford says Carter relies too much on PR and urges substantive policy moves beyond public relations framing. It remains unclear if Ford plans a 1980 bid.
Edward Asner says his new show will feature a slimmer Lou Grant, continuing the newspaper editor persona from Mary Tyler Moore with the same core character. He spoke at a student gathering about staying with the role he loves.
On Nantucket shoot for Jaws II director John Hancock and wife scriptwriter Dorothy Tristan quit amid creative differences. Production delays arise as a new director is sought. Regina Fischer-Pustan, Bobby Fischer’s mother, faces trouble with British authorities after attempting to block a bus at a London factory during a picket line dispute.
Local church circles NAACP chapter TOPs group and American Association of Retired Persons hold meetings at various venues in Morgan County. Social Security talk, blood drive events at Hartselle Civic Center and Red Cross, Decatur Civic Chorus organizational meeting, and church services with visiting evangelists lead a week of community activities. Deadline for Caddo Invitational Softball Tournament registration listed with contact numbers. Revival series in Jones Mg and surrounding churches through July 8 features multiple gospel groups.
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