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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1973

Page

4

Watergate legal actions multiply as probes surround Nixon era

Editorial notes Watergate triggers a broad wave of investigations including Senate and House committees grand juries and federal probes. It cites seven indictments and multiple civil suits with Stans Mitchell Vesco Segretti named among those under scrutiny. The piece highlights the strain on involved figures and the continuing legal momentum through 1972.

Watergate Senate Justice Department General Accounting Office FBI Congressional Quarterly Reports Donald Smith New York Florida Stans Sam J. Ervin Jr D N.C Watergate Committee Ervin Robert W. Barker Congressional Quarterly John N. Mitchell New Jersey Robert L. Vesco Donald H. Segretti Los Angeles Pentagon Papers Daniel Elisberg Houston Gulf Resources and Chemical Corp Mexico Miami Bernard L. Barker Democratic National Committee Watergate Grand Jury Washington Archibald Cox

Nixon Can Still Propose Specific Remedies

James Reston argues that Nixon can still act to fix Watergate harms by proposing concrete remedies. He notes the speech failed to offer legislation on campaign finance, wiretapping, or White House power yet calls for future steps. The piece urges Nixon to move from words to specific policy proposals and cabinet changes.

Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924 Daily Decatur Newspaper History

The Daily in Decatur Alabama notes W R Shelton as founder and editor from 1912 to 1924. It lists publishing details by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc, postal address, AP membership, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including carrier and mail options and tax inclusion.

Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing Co.,inc P.O Ala

Nixon Chooses No Detailed Reply On Watergate

President Nixon refused to answer line by line during a televised address and urged Congress to quit the Watergate probes so he can govern. Polls show a drop in public support, with a 31 percent approval in August and rising skepticism about his innocence. The White House says he will face questioning again soon, but the format will likely be limited and not a comprehensive rebuttal.

America New York Times Washington Richard M. Nixon Nixon the Nation Congress Gallup Democratic White House Administration Watergate Lincoln Abraham Lincoln

Rediscovery and Rededication for America

Washington column argues national unity rests on common belief in founding ideals. Lincoln’s vision of equality before the law guides freedom and opportunity, while current government overreach erodes trust. Calls for a grassroots regeneration before the 1976 bicentennial.

Thought Money as Master and Servant Quote

A noted phrase from P. T. Barnum reflects on money as a dangerous ruler yet useful tool. It warns that money can control if misused but serves well when guided by wise intent.

P. T. Barnum

My Answer By Billy Graham

A16 year old asks how to become a Christian and draw near to God. Graham explains that salvation is through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, cites John 20:31 and Romans 10:9-10, and says drawing near to God comes from reading the Bible, praying, and church attendance, then notes Christ honored the thief on the cross and invites an update.

Sharon God Christ Jesus Christ James Man

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Maurice H. Stans Russell Committee House Banking and Currency Committee U. S New York City Ervin Committee Peni Stwenen Decatur Daily Associated Press New York Times News Service Congressional Quarterly News Service WR. Skelton By James Reston Haldemans Ehrlichmans Kissingers Cabinet W. R. Shelton Daily By John Herbers White’ House By Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Winston Churchill George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson Hank Meyer Miami Beach United Feature Syndicate, Inc Billy Graham Aen
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