Decatur Daily Briefs May 31 1977
Brief news items from the Decatur Daily including AP, NYT News Service and CQ News Service updates. May 31 1977 issue notes WR Shelton founder editor dates.
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WR. Shelton
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
4
Editorial Calls For Balanced Fire Safety Legislation
The piece warns lawmakers to avoid overreacting to a Southgate fire by enacting excessive federal and state laws. It argues 160 candidates will run tests of new rules, urges targeted safeguards like sprinklers, and cautions that panic could raise building costs and impose unnecessary burdens on all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sey
Southgate
Washington
Charlie Chaplin
Cemons
Queens
New York
Orld Trade Center
George H. Willig
Willing
Harold Lloyd
Carter
Congress
Cabinet
White House
Moscow
East
United States
Rafael Saavedra Pinochet
Chile
Medibol, Ltd
Rodar
Don Rafael Saavedra Pinochet
Callas
Pinochet
Capitol Hill
Appropriations Committees
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Senate Apanhie Committee
Unpopular land use plan stalls near Jetplex area
A proposed 134 square mile zoning plan around Huntsville Decatur Jetplex would restrict housing near flight paths to reduce noise. Three municipalities and three counties must approve, but none have moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville-Decatur Jetplex
Airport Authority
Huntsville
Madison Triana
Madison, Morgan and
Limestone
Jetplex
Growth Through Bible Study and Prayer for New Believers
A letter from a new Christian to Dr. Graham encourages growth through daily Bible reading, memorization, prayer, and church fellowship. It stresses foundational verses from Job and I Peter, recommends a readable translation, personal study plans, and regular prayer, plus the value of joining a community of believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Graham
Christ
Job
Peter
Jesus
Emir Chica Tribune
N.Y
New World
Controversial IRS informant plan under scrutiny
The IRS relied on confidential informants to uncover mobsters and major fraud such as the Fruehaus Trailer case. The General Accounting Office has studied the program for two years and is expected to criticize its use. Former Commissioner Donald Alexander grew disenchanted after two experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Cor
General Accounting Office
Commencement Reflections On Shoes And The Past
A speaker at San Diego University, age 36, contemplates graduation etiquette and the value of respecting the past. He notes academic gowns highlight shoes, criticizes sneaker fashion at commencements, and asserts the university serves student minds while the past truly belongs to the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego University
Princeton
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
G. K. Chesterton
The
Washington Post Company
Washington laughter returns as Carter era themes emerge
Washington mood shifts toward humor and candid debate as President Carter seeks deficit restraint and policy changes. The piece notes Vice President Mondale and Speaker ONeill adopting human-scale stances, while Willig's climb and a Queens toy-maker symbolize a more relaxed national atmosphere. Paris dispatches cover Vance urging aid and North South dialogue.
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Willig
Ot Washington
Nixon
JJ Carter
Mondale
House
Tip O'Neill
Waka
Weston Ar
Washington
Executive
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Queens
New York
Richard Nixon
Jimm Carter
Local Decatur News and Word Puzzle Notes 1977
The item lists Decatur Alabama publisher details for The Daily from Tennessee Valley Printing Co and includes subscription rates, a policy statement on misstatements, and a word puzzle feature with past and current word lists and rules. It cites word lists like OFTENEST and PROROGUING with examples and notes a syndicate credit United Feature Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O
Ala
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decatur Daily
Associated Press
New York Times News Service
Congressional Quarterly News Service
Billy Graham
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Fruehaus Trailer Company
George F. Will
James Reston
Paris
Cyrus R. Vance
Conference On International Economic Cooperation and Development
Vance
Emerson
Miami
Ft. Lauderdale
Project Haven
Alexander
Joint
Congressional Committee On Taxation
Augusto Pinochet
Joseph A. Califano, Jr
Subcommittee
Arren Magnuson
D-Wash
Califano
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Don Q
David Gantz
Doctor
W. R. Shelton
Daily Word Game
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