Editorial supports handgun ban as national crime policy
A federal commission urged states to prohibit handgun ownership citing home violence and higher homicide risk with handguns. The piece argues the ban would reduce murders, though not fully eliminate crime, and maintains rights to bear arms would be preserved. It notes rifles and shotguns face no similar call and urges serious state consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot Richardson
Delaware
Russell Peterson
National Advisory Commission On Criminal Justice Standards and Goals
States
Commission
Bridge Change None Too Soon
ANOTHER STEP has been taken toward providing a safer rail bridge facility across the Tennessee River here with Southern Railway's request to the Coast Guard for approval of improvements to the structure. Money for planning the improvements has been included in the budget of the Tennessee Valley Authority and construction funds will come later. The TVA will pay for most of the costs because most of the threat surrounding the existing structure is to river traffic. The less chance for such traffic striking the swing span machinery of the bridge means the less chance of a serious accident involving a transported poisonous substance that could be released on the city from a ruptured tank. By mid-1976, when the improvements are to be completed, we should have one of the safest such structures along the river, and it will be none too soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee River
Southern Railway
Coast Guard
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Senate
Nixon
George McGovern
Congress
Afl-Cio
American Medical Association
Business and Industry Political Action Committee
United Auto Workers
Agnew
United States
Agnew Stands Up By James Reston
Vice President Agnew responds to official notice of an investigation by the Justice Department into alleged influence peddling on government contracts. He declares a readiness to answer hard questions and face the probe without long evasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reston
New York Times News Service
Washington
Agnew
Justice Department
Should Contributions Be Limited
Washington provides a debate on capping political donations after Watergate. Proponents cite big money's influence and cite groups like AMA PAC AFL-CIO and UAW as major funders urging limits. Critics warn of no public financing and access loss for challengers, plus enforcement and constitutional concerns.
Daily TV listings praised by Decatur reader
A letter from Robert E. Lee, executive director of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Association, commends the Daily for its TV program listings and capsule notes. He also praises the inner columns that help newcomers learn about neighbors in Decatur. Aug 10, 1973.
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Daily
Decatur
Robert E. Lee
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
Washington Merry-Go-Round: Black September Strikes In U S
Washington column reports federal officials fear Black September may strike in the United States. FAA documents cited by Rep. Murphy describe possible kidnappings for ransom or prisoner releases, with heightened security and widespread Arab student scrutiny. Summary includes past Arab Jewish violence, Javits seeking protection, and FAA arrests data for June 1973.
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Washington
Sudan
Athens
United States
Federal Aviation Administration
John Murphy
D-N. Y
Sirhan Sirhan
Robert Kennedy
D-N.y
Col
Yosef Alon
FBI
Sen
Jacob Javits
New York
Javits
Alan
FAA
Baltimore
FAA Air Transport Security
A. L. Butler
Butler
Tampa
Jackson
Miss
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Chicago
New Orleans
Cleveland
Dallas
San Antonio
San Diego
Murphy
House Commerce
Harley Staggers
D-W. Va
My Answer By Billy Graham on racial prejudice and faith
Billy Graham argues prejudice stems from a fallen heart and notes Scripture supports racial equality. He cites Christian integration, Africa’s progress, and U S social legislation as steps toward reducing discrimination, asserting true change comes from faith transforming hearts.
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Jesus
James
Africa
America
Europe
Planned Growth Big Bonus In Point Mallard Estates
Universal Oil Products revealed a development plan for its Southeast Decatur property. The proposal envisions a planned community within Decatur with limited through traffic, controlled access streets, safe greenways to Eastwood Elementary, a community club and pool, village center, tennis courts, and recreation areas, aiming for natural but essential growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Oil Products
Decatur
UOP
Point Mallard Estates
Eastwood
Decatur Daily misstatement policy and subscription details
The Decatur Daily announces misstatements are not intentional and invites grievances for full investigation. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, noting daily and Sunday editions with annual and monthly pricing, including trade zone considerations and tax inclusion. The notice reflects the paper’s contact and publishing details for W. R. Shelton era.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
By HiGo
Cambodia
Agnew Stands Up
House
Political Action Committee
Agriculture and Dairy Education Political Trust
House Agriculture Committee
Barry Goldwater
George Wallace
Fredrick J. Bonfils
Associated Press
STA
Ampaig Funds
White House
U. S
By Jack Anderson
Thailand
The
S. Air Force
Nakhon Phanom
Operation
Blue Chip
Air Force
Billy Graham
Decatur Daily
W. R. Shelton
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
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