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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
4
Editorial letters rebut former Vice President Spiro Agnew’s charge of a Zionist grip on national media and a unified Jewish stance on Middle East policy. The piece labels his assertions as anti-Semitic, urging readers not to amplify them.
Florence representative Bob Hill pushes a bill to allow defendants to be released on their own recognizance rather than via bail bonds, arguing current practice discriminates against the poor. The House passed it easily but the Senate may resist.
The State School Board is expected to appoint a new president for Calhoun Community College by July 13 following Dr. Carlton Kelley’s retirement at the close of business Wednesday. The board emphasizes selecting the best qualified candidate and acknowledges the need for a smooth transition to avoid interim leadership and job uncertainty for staff.
A dated Word-Signified puzzle lists rules and a long string of four letter words and variants. It invites readers to find 27 or more valid words derived from SIGNIFIED within a 40 minute time limit, excluding proper names and plural forms with s. The note cites Tennyson and notes the 1976 syndicate credit.
Publication notes delivery and subscription rates for the Decatur Daily. Information covers publishing schedule, postal class, association membership, grievance policy, and annual and monthly rates for daily and Sunday delivery with tax included.
The Supreme Court, in a week of landmark rulings, held private schools may not bar black students and whites gain protection from workplace discrimination. The Nixon Court, named for four of its nine appointees, shifts expectations as leaders in Congress and the presidency face unexpected changes.
A Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate advice column counsels Mrs J D on whether Christians should watch television. It cites Colossians 3 1 2 and Ephesians 5 16 to urge setting minds on above and redeeming the time, urging discipline if TV hinders spiritual growth or duties.
A CIA report alleges Mexico sits on a secret 75 billion barrel oil reserve raising it to near the world’s second largest. Officials say 60 billion is the best-agreed figure, with one cabinet member backing the higher estimate. If true, Mexico could rival Saudi Arabia Kuwait Iran for top crude assets.
CIA reports huge oil fields in Tabasco and Chiapas expand Mexico’s potential 300 by five mile oil area. Pemex estimates 12 to 14 billion barrels with cautious figures. Mexico may join the Middle East cartel if offered. U.S. pressure could follow. FATAL MISSION recalls Meloy’s Lebanon kidnapping and Kissinger orders direct involvement. LOVE PLOT outlines a Senate aide’s Sovet intrigue with a Moscow guide. SENATE PAWN SHOP notes Muzzie Spitelle runs a private pawn operation in the Senate warehouse.
Industry lobbyists in Washington intensify efforts against a Senate divestiture bill aimed at breaking up the 18 largest oil firms. The effort, costly and sprawling, includes a task force led by Standard Oil and Sun Oil to broaden pressure beyond Judiciary Committee members.
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