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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1975
Page
4
Alabama readers weigh in on the Supreme Court ruling that the Mini-Code allows lenders to offer home mortgages above 8 percent. Proponents say it expands access to financing for homebuilding and buying, with competitive rates, boosting the housing market and local economy.
Voters are asked to approve a $45 million State Docks Bond issue on June 10 to modernize bulk materials handling at Alabama's seaport. The plan supports iron ore and bauxite supply for Birmingham Gadsden and Mobile plants, keeping 30,000 jobs and sustaining statewide economic growth.
The Alabama TARCOG panel recommends a countywide police unit for crime and a separate unit for civil matters. It also proposes two countywide fire protections and large county parks. Financing will hinge on local tax support and possible federal matching funds, with planning aimed for the century's end.
James Reston recalls a satirical 1975 scene in which a broke city and nation seek help from governors and a president. The dialogue lampoons deficits inflation and political blame as figures like Riley Coolidge and Buckley weigh remedies and economic philosophy.
James Reston recalls Sen Javits urging Israel as the 51st state but is ruled out of order for already paying. Conservationists seek clean air water and living while fearing poverty. Pentagon pushes larger budgets and jobs in Big Business. McGovern calls for equality of results beyond opportunity. Franklin interrupts asking for unity but gets no answer. Moral: the foolproof speaker makes no mistakes.
Washington minutes show President Ford sought to display strength amid Southeast Asia setbacks. He ordered the Mayaguez rescue without prior Congress approval, later informing leaders and defending the action as within his commander in chief powers under the War Powers Act.
Washington Senator Culver leads opposition as former White House aide and FAA chief Alexander Butterfield petitions Congress to restore his colonel uniform and civilian perquisites. Butterfield’s push follows his 1972 testimony about Nixon tapes, with critics citing military‑civilian balance and past FAA precedence.
Democratic leaders blame leadership, freshmen dissent, and committee overlaps for stalling a national energy conservation bill. President Ford weighs a $1 per barrel oil tariff rise as Democrats brace voter backlash. House and Senate figures note momentum loss and call for cross party compromise after recent economic relief votes.
A 1912-1924 Decatur column counsels newlyweds that marriage is a bond with room for individual freedom. It cites Jesus’ example of deferring to personal needs and urges couples to balance commitment with autonomy for a wholesome, fulfilling relationship.
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