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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1972

Page

4

Decatur Competes for Dixie Youth World Series With Confidence

In Winter Haven Florida officials heard a proposal to bring the 1973 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series to Decatur. Though North Charleston South Carolina won the 1974 bid Decatur organizers claim they can match facilities and potential impact, suggesting Point Mallard could draw tourism and conventions with a developed hotel or motel presence.

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Pollution Problem: Atlanta Hosts Keep America Beautiful Meeting

Citizens from 13 southern and southwestern states gather in Atlanta for the Keep America Beautiful agenda for action. The event emphasizes that only people can end litter and pollution, and covers topics from local involvement to recycling and enforcement.

Atlanta Keep America Beautiful Committee

Baptism in Christian faith a debated emphasis

The exchange discusses baptism as essential obedience versus sole salvation, citing Hebrews 6 1 2 and I Corinthians 14 15 1 17. The speaker affirms baptism's importance yet argues Christ’s gospel, not baptism, is the primary focus in ministry.

L. P Paul Christ

California Sweep For Nixon Aims high in 1972 bid

Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Nixon plans a California landslide with at least two California appearances and adds GOP aides Agnew Rockefeller Goldwater and Rumsfeld. Campaigning targets black and Jewish voters while recruitment and smears surround McGovern aide Stearns.

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Community thanks for youth tennis program in Decatur

Ann and Roger Gratwick thank the Park and Recreation Department and the Decatur Tennis Association for the Decatur Junior Open Tennis Tournament. They praise its value in developing social, mental and physical skills for local youth and express hope for its continued presence.

Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Park and Recreation Department Decatur Tennis Association Ann Roger Gratwick

Intensive 1972 campaign launches after conventions

Viewpoint by David Lawrence notes parties prepare for a high turnout election with youth voters crucial after an 18 year voting age change. Nixon seeks cross over Democrats while McGovern faces defense budget criticism. Both parties push orderly rallies and information outreach to voters nationwide.

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Vecatur Alabama Daily Adverts and Rates Ledger

Public notice style summary showing a 1912 1924 Decatur Vecatur Alabama newspaper publication by Tennessee Valley Pristing Co with carrier delivery by Danny and Sunday editions. Includes subscription rates and tax notes though many terms are garbled.

W. R. Shelton Alabama Tennessee Valley Pristing CO Decatur Welly Sunda

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