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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1976
Page
1
Dwight E. Crewelt, 19, U.S. Naval Academy freshman from Las Vegas, reaches the Herndon Monument summit after about an hour of strenuous climb aboard the shoulders of fellow cadets. The ascent ends with relief and celebration among the group.
Rural Southern physicians earn more gross income than urban doctors due to higher patient volume, despite lower fees. Dr. C L Hopper cites 60 rural South physicians per 100 000 and 26 general practice front line physicians per 100 000, with poverty areas lacking hospital coverage and higher infant mortality, especially among blacks. The four day conference on The Peoples of the South closes Sunday with attendees from 13 states. The Point Mallard Classic antique car show begins near the Spirit of America stage with 19 classes and four special awards. Admission is free.
FBI probes new claim that six women linked to Congress or federal agencies provided sex as part of their jobs, with most tied to House staffs. The panel also questions Rep. Wayne L. Hays and Elizabeth Ray amid a widening investigation and multiple testimonies.
U S Steel Corp asks the EPA for an 18 month delay to close two remaining open hearth furnaces at Ensley Works. EPA regional director Jack Ravan said a decision is expected early next week. A decree last year required a one year shutdown plan.
The Cannes festival awarded Taxi Driver best film amid Williams protest of violence. Jose Luis Gomez won best actor for Pascual Duarte and Dominique Sanda shared best actress with Mari Toroski for Where Are You Mrs. Dery. Ettore Scola won best director for Ugly, Dirty and Mean.
In this date in 1736 Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County Virginia. John F Kennedy was born on the same date in 1917. Weather forecast calls for fair skies through Sunday with mid 70s highs and low 60s nights. Ads note bedding from Stearns and Foster and furniture from Robinson's in Decatur.
Freddie B. Peek, a Decatur real estate broker, announces he will seek the mayor’s post in summer elections. He plans to study each city department to abolish needless expenditures and would devote full time if elected. He joins Incumbent Russell Bolding and Bill Dukes in a three man race.
Pulaski Tennessee prepares for a Ku Klux Klan national bicentennial rally set for Saturday night in a field north of town. Officials estimate up to 20,000 could attend, though local deputies doubt such figures. The Giles County Historical Society distances the 1976 Klan from the 1865 66 group, while Klan leaders insist it is the same organization despite local dissent.
Dr Carlton Kelley was the honored guest at a testimonial dinner at Joe Wheeler State Park. The event recognized his accomplishments at Calhoun Community College as he retires as college president soon.
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