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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
4
The piece urges rapid passage of Alabama automobile title legislation. It notes two bills, HB 407 requiring titles for all vehicles and HB 540 demanding titles for all new cars, endorsing the latter to curb title disputes and theft by ensuring newer vehicles are titled. It calls for moving the bill from the House Judiciary Committee through the Legislature.
The piece argues the August 15 congressional deadline to end bombing in Cambodia is misguided. It notes decades of U.S. bombing in Southeast Asia failed to stop Communist influence and criticizes renewed B52 strikes amid a tragic naval base destruction.
President Nixon remains beleaguered as testimony from Haldeman and Ehrlichman contrasts with other witnesses. The Senate Watergate hearings show Nixon likely knew of the cover up and sought to shield those involved, including Liddy and Hunt, while avoiding fuller disclosure about CIA connections.
The writer argues that age discrimination limits opportunities for older workers, urging use of veteran talent in voluntary service. They cite historical figures and biblical references to aging, encourage self made roles, and note examples of elders like Golda Meir as evidence of continued usefulness beyond 60.
Gray reflects on Watergate fallout as he testifies amid crowd silence in the Senate office building caucus room. Ehrlichman’s old remark about letting him twist slowly in the wind surfaces as Gray explains obedience learned in the Navy and bureaucratic service. Indictment threats loom, and Dean’s testimony remains unrefuted as Nixon faces further scrutiny.
Alabama lawmakers probe abuse of $1 dealer tags that allow rapid purchases by real and fake dealers. Rep. Gene Hardin seeks to abolish or tighten dealer tags after state records show about 19,000 issued to roughly 4,100 dealers or pretenders. He cites tags used by shade tree operators and campus car owners, urging reform.
Washington reports that despite Nixon's fuel curb, federal cars will burn more gas next year while the government continues gifting millions in oil to foreign nations. DoD grants funded 5.1 million barrels for foreign buyers in 1971–72 totaling $30 million, with GSA noting 34 million more gallons used in 1973 than 1972 and a projected 30 million more in 1974, marking a 40 percent rise since 1971. New falcon methods aim to deter birds at airports, but face government pushback and penalties against Graham for bringing peregrine falcons from Spain. conflicts involve FAA, Interior, and Customs authorities.
The Decatur Daily announces founder editor W R Shelton covering 1912 to 1924 and details on publication by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Includes policy on misstatements and subscription rates by mail and carrier with tax included.
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