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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
4
The president has taken constructive, bipartisan actions to address the economy, aligning with Democratic suggestions and expert advice. The editorial commends Nixon for considering input, expects results, and urges nationwide cooperation to achieve national economic goals.
An elderly moonshiner in North Alabama runs a copper still in a concealed cave for two years while a potential Indian artifact cache lies nearby. An amateur archaeologist uncovered a wooden canoe from the cave and was warned of death if he returned. Federal and local liquor enforcers are closing in, delaying professional study of the ancient find.
A reader from Opinion 620th Ave SW urges Christian support for youths at Delano Park and warns against Satanic movements. She promotes church-backed evangelism, a Red Cross Bloodmobile event, and community involvement to guide teens toward Jesus.
Washington sources reveal Beijing officials describe the China Russia rift as a struggle between a bear and a dragon. Mao's ascent shifted party control from Moscow to peasant roots, while Premier Chou En lai balances contact with the United States against Soviet pressure. Moscow’s push into Korea and Vietnam fuels Chinese fear, with 45 Russian divisions along the border and nuclear tensions shaping a wary balance of power.
Secret meeting reveals Burma’s reluctance to cooperate against opium trafficking. State Department notes officials’ corruption by smugglers. Norman Cousins defends Irving Kolodin amid Kennedy Center coverage and editor’s political tensions. Columns discuss alleged ethical questions and editorial decisions.
The Tri County District Health Service invites the public to visit the new office any day, offering a first look at a developing public health program praised as among the finest in the area.
Editorial urges charity through the Red Cross Bloodmobile program noting every pint saves lives and that donating blood is a quick and painless personal contribution to help others.
Viewpoint summarizing President Nixon's economic plan including a 90 day wage and price freeze, tax cuts and credits, a 4.7 billion spending cut, foreign aid reduction, and a temporary 10 percent import tax. The article highlights the dollar’s protection and potential devaluation relief, with calls for voluntary cooperation and a new cost of living council.
The Decatur Daily notes its founder editor W R Shelton from 1912 to 1924 and the Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc as publisher. It lists contact box P O 1527 Decatur Alabama and states policy on misstatement of fact and grievance redress. Subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions are provided with trade zone pricing and carrier delivery options.
A Christian counselor advises that if a friend is drunk, avoid public embarrassment by offering discreet help and focus on self recovery. He emphasizes self pity as a cause of drinking and urges turning to God for strength through Christ to overcome intemperance and regain faith in self and God.
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