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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1971
Page
4
The piece urges riders to follow Alabama rules for motorcyclists including age, parental permits for ages 14 to 16, helmet use, keeping a hand on the handlebars, no riding two abreast, staying on the permanent seat, and holding a valid license. It notes even compliant riders may suffer losses in accidents affecting themselves and families.
The piece warns of a looming election year with no grassroots Democratic activity while Republicans mobilize. It urges local Democrats to reorganize inactive party units and increase initiative to prevent apathy from costing offices and power.
The Senate will begin considering the draft extension bill September 13 and in the meantime Draft Director Curtis Tarr has ordered testing of potential draftees to resume. The move is seen as beneficial in several respects and aims to expedite readiness.
Within a week thousands of youths will again travel by bicycle and pedestrian routes to schools. Motorists should be extra cautious as children are unpredictable. The piece notes draft implications and the push toward an all volunteer army by 1973, with a sense of upcoming football season energy.
The writer assesses the surge of gospel themed musicals like Jesus Christ Superstar noting strong youth appeal and Christian involvement yet critiques lyrics as sometimes sacrilegious and argues the show ends with Jesus’ death, missing the resurrection and ascension.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson portrays AFL CIO leader George Meany as a stubborn obstacle to Nixon’s inflation policy. Meany’s opposition to Haynsworth’s Supreme Court nomination sinks White House efforts and deepens estrangement. Meany’s stance strengthens labor unity against the administration’s economic plans.
Viewpoint outlines from Washington on the Nixon wage price freeze. Three former stabilizers say ongoing controls will be needed to curb inflation and keep enforcement, proposing a tripartite board to set guidelines and hearings on wage and price increases.
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