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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
4
Editorial argues Decatur’s transport mix including rail, river, Jetport, highways and truck lines is strong but threatened by Amtrak cuts. It urges continued passenger rail, noting national gains and the need for better, on time service, newer cars, and active sales to secure Decatur’s rail future.
Shoplifting harms innocent shoppers and drives price increases to cover stolen goods and security costs. It traps youths in criminal records and can derail lives, as punishment varies with offenses. Early detection matters to prevent a slide into a lifelong crime pattern.
A letter cites Atlantic Envelope Co findings showing a 42 percent rise in illiteracy over 12 years in Milwaukee and nationwide. It notes literacy barriers, stigma, and failed adult programs, urging schools, businesses, and civic groups to collaborate on effective solutions to prepare citizens and aid families.
James Reston analyzes Nixon's Watergate address as a redefinition of conflict without new facts. He notes the president rejected counter offensive and confession, blamed others, and avoided clear lessons, leaving public doubts intact despite a calm tone.
A reader asks why God does not equalize wealth. The reply cites Psalms and biblical examples showing God’s eventual judgment on the ungodly, and emphasizes the poor’s prominence in scripture, noting debt release in Deuteronomy and Jesus’ mission to the poor, while arguing wealth alignment would infringe free will and create issues.
Anthony Lewis traces Richard Nixon’s public deflation and private hurt across crises from the 1962 California loss to the 1970 Cambodian incursion and post hospital remarks. The piece highlights self pity, personal heroism rhetoric, and a pattern of equating national fate with Nixon’s own health and legitimacy.
A brief note recalls W R Shelton, influential founder and editor of The Decatur Daily, highlighting his leadership from 1912 to 1924 and his lasting impact on the newspaper’s early years.
Washington Merry-Go-Round argues the American system functions because checks and balances, a vigilant press, an active judiciary, and public watchdogs kept power in check during Watergate. It lauds Sirica and Congress for resisting coverups while noting the nation’s constitutional safeguards endure.
A Tolstoy quote asserts every person’s vocation is to serve others, stressing selflessness and communal duty as guiding principles. The line, attributed to Leo Tolstoy, invites reflection on moral service and social responsibility.
Santa Monica California actress Mary Grant Price sues Vincent Price for divorce after 23 years of marriage. Separated since January fifteenth, they wed September thirty, 1949 in Tijuana Mexico. She seeks custody of daughter Mary age 11 and child support. Community property settled by prior agreement.
The Decatur publication run lists W. R. Shelton as founder editor from 1912 to 1924. It details publishing schedule Monday through Sunday mornings, mailing and carrier delivery rates, and tax inclusion, by the Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc., Decatur Alabama. It notes AP affiliation and a policy regarding misstatements.
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