Singlaub Relieved From Korea Command By Carter
President Carter removed Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub as U S military chief of staff in Korea after his public criticism of U S troop withdrawal plans. Defense Secretary Brown ordered Singlaub reassigned to another assignment. The White House noted the decision aimed to show such statements are taken seriously.
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U. S
Korea
White House
Defense
Harold Brown
Army
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Fates of 49 Local Bills in 1977 Legislative Session
The article details 18 of 49 bills introduced by Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman counties lawmakers that became law during the 1977 regular session. It highlights Edwards of Morgan who sponsored 25 bills with 10 enacting, including funding shifts, county boundary tweaks, and barbers act changes, plus bills that were killed or altered.
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Cullman
Bingham Edwards
Decatur National Guard Armory
Fort Quarles-Flowers
Decatur
Clete Quick
North Alabama
Lawrence County
Morgan County
Fit
Morgan County Jury Commission
Saline
Secret Deal Reported In Rhodesian Crisis
Washington reports South Africa pledged to press Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith to honor a U S British plan to install black rule. Vorster conveyed support to Owen and promised to use influence to keep Smith to the settlement terms. The base will be Lusaka to consult Rhodesian leaders and coordinate with Smith.
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Ian Smith
Rhodesia
John Vorster
Walter F. Mondale
Vienna
Africa
Vorster
David Owen
Cape Town
Corel
Monale
Owen
Pretoria
U.S
Stephen Low
John Graham
Lusaka
Zambia
Low
Graham
Smith
Salisbury
Mozambique
Tanzania
Botswana
Angola
Vance and Gromyko outline three tier arms talks framework
In Geneva the US and Soviet foreign ministers said they formed a common framework for a new strategic arms treaty to replace SALT I with talks to continue at ambassadorial and higher levels. They warned differences remain and outlined a three year protocol targeting cruise missiles and Backfire bombers.
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Middle East
Eon
Mideast
Washington
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Gren
City Leaders Eye Athens Cleanup and Decatur Hope
Athens officials plan a Keep America Beautiful based cleanup using the Clean Communities System led by Mrs. R. B. Nichols. The effort aims to raise awareness among city and county governments, fund a fulltime coordinator, align ordinances to curb debris, and enroll federal aid, with Decatur watching Athens’ progress.
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R. B. Nichols
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Sylacauga
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Blight concerns spur Clean Community push in Athens
In Decatur lines of overgrown weeds mark a once handsome 19th century house on Line Street. Athens forms a Clean Community Commission after local groups attended a $2 Dutch breakfast and a June 8 courthouse event to boost cleanup efforts.
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Clean Community Commission
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Decatur
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Hardin Lands Effort Here
Taylor Hardin state mental health commissioner spoke at Retreat Hospital during Mental Health Month about uniting public and private sectors to improve services. He urged eliminating divisiveness and noted progress depends on marshaling regional institutions. dedication of North Alabama Regional Hospital at Flint today at 2 p.m. will serve 18 counties.
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Hardin
Retreat Hospital
Decatur
North Alabama Regional Hospital
Flint
North Alabama
Major Drought Near In South
ATLANTA AP reports crops like corn burning across the South as officials warn of water shortages for bathing drinking and firefighting. A weatherman even hopes for a hurricane to bring heavy rain and replenish groundwater amid a looming costly drought.
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South
Derrell Martin
Tampa
Fla
Burr Trial in 1807 Richmond Acquitted in August
On this date in 1807 Aaron Burr was tried in Richmond Virginia for treason and murder related charges. He was acquitted the following August. Complete weather notes and river page referenced. It ends with a local motto about living in the Tennessee Valley.
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Aaron Burr
Richmond
Hartselle Households Seek Historic Bethel Road District
Wester Hartselle residents on Bethel Rd push to have the road and homes designated a historic district to access Federal Historic Preservation funds. Leaders say most houses date from 60 years ago and were built by descendants of the town founder George Hartselle.
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Wester Hartselle
Bethel Rd
Federal Historical Commission For
Dorothy Hartselle
Main St
Bethel Baptist Church
George Hartselle
Hartselle
Burleson
Clif Knight
William Chunn Hartselle
L and N
Hae
Illiam Chynn Hartselle
William Hartselle
Roanna
Oldsmobile Sold in Athens Ad Sparks Local Interest
Jimmy Usery of Athens Alabama reports selling a 1976 Oldsmobile at a low price and notes nine extra responses showing strong demand for used cars and other items. The classified ad promotes fast daily ads for items including CB radios, musical instruments, lawn equipment, cars, boats and appliances. Open hours are listed for the monthly ad service.
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Jimmy Usery
Athens
Esults
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