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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1976
Page
12
Governor Ray Blanton humorously defined party traits at a Democratic rally in Blountville Tennessee. He claimed Democrats ban books and Republicans form censorship committees while extending a satirical catalog of loosely linked quirks, habits, and naming practices.
New York AP report says balloonist Karl Thomas has had no contact since Sunday night during his bid to cross the Atlantic in a 90 foot red white and blue balloon. Ground crew asked the Coast Guard to launch a search as the pilot's distance from New York nears halfway of a 3000 mile journey.
Karen Quinlan remains stable five weeks after the respirator was disconnected, doctors report from Morris Plains NM facility where she was transferred June 9. The 22 year old, originally at St Clare’s Hospital since April 15 1975, was kept alive by feeding tubes and respiratory support in a prolonged legal battle over right to die.
Marshallese leader Anton A. deBrum announced a U N Trusteeship Council request to end U S administration of the Marshall Islands and press for immediate separation from the Trust Territory with a phased path to independence. He said the plan to join Caroline Islands would make them a U S colony and urged self rule to control internal matters and strategic bases.
The Senate backed a 1.5 billion coastal energy aid bill by voice vote and the House planned passage. The compromise provides 1.2 billion in loans and grants to communities swelling from offshore oil and gas projects after four months in conference committee.
Washington IRS will inform about 775 taxpayers singled out during the Nixon era for special attention due to political beliefs. Rep. Bella Abzug welcomed limited notifications but pushes for 11,000-file disclosures. Notifications will allow access to most files, with some exceptions, as officials cite historical use of IRS for improper non tax purposes.
Senator Barry Goldwater urged Republicans to back President Ford over a contest with conservative Ronald Reagan. He said this is not the year to switch from incumbent to challenger and indicated he has long preferred Ford. His stance comes as Reagan challenges Ford for the party’s drive in the election.
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