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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1971

Page

4

Mao a diminished power in China amid new military dominance

Washington observers say Mao Tse-tung is now a figurehead with real power shifted to military leaders who control central and local governments. Chou En-lai remains the pragmatic front man as purges hit extreme radicals and Mao’s influence wanes while his revolutionary rhetoric persists.

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Teach Children Prayer Despite Fear of Public Speaking

The passage encourages teaching children to pray even if you cannot pray publicly. It cites Jesus in Matthew 6 6 endorsing secret prayer and notes that sincere private prayers may reach God more clearly. It reassures that fear of public speaking is understood by God and promotes participation in prayer as a vital exercise.

C.P Jesus Jane Withers

Opinion Students Could Decide College Town Future

In State College Pennsylvania where Penn State dominates, college students could shift local politics if allowed to vote where they study. The town hosts 6233 registered voters and Penn State attracts about 25000 students yearly. Gallup notes most Americans favor voting from permanent home rather than temporary campus residence.

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Reader Protest Over Alabama Education Trust Fund Use

A reader in Montgomery protests the 1971 attempt by Alabama’s governor and legislature to divert the Special Education Trust Fund away from education. The writer asserts long held interpretations of education law show such use is illegal.

Montgomery Alabama Decatur Daily Education Trust Fund Special Education Trust Fund

Smashing ideas for vanity plates spark state debate

A California style vanity plate scheme yields 885000 in nine months with over 35000 plates sold at 25 dollars each. The column notes popular words like LOVE and PEACE and warns Alabama lawmakers to consider similar revenue ideas. It covers ethics and Education Trust Fund issues and ends with an editor's note.

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The Power of Faith by Norman Vincent Peale

A Peale piece blends Rosalind Russell and Jane Withers stories to argue belief creates miracles. It recalls Russell’s daughter’s resilience against arthritis and Jane Withers’ rheumatoid flare and recovery, asserting daily faith plus action can produce dramatic outcomes.

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Decatur Daily publishing details and contact info

The Decatur Daily lists its founder editor W R Shelton and operations from 1912 to 1924. It notes publishing schedule Monday through Friday afternoons and weekend mornings, Associated Press membership, corrections policy, subscription rates, and delivery terms for Decatur Alabama.

W. R. Shelton Decatur Alabama Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc P.O Ala

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