Editorial on Moscow 1980 Olympics and Soviets
Editorial bids protest at Moscow hosting the 1980 Games citing Soviet actions at the World University Games. It condemns harassment of Israeli players and heavy security, suggesting the Soviets display an inferiority complex while condemning their stance toward Tel Aviv and Israel. A few Soviet spectators are noted cheering Israelis amid tensions.
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Moscow
U. S
Cuba
Tel Aviv
Israel
Olympic bid in peril Nyet urged over Soviet conduct
Opinion letter denounces Soviet officials for anti Semitic chants and a brawl between U S and Cuban players during world games. It argues suppression of liberties taints the Olympics and warns against Moscow hosting the 1980 Games, urging a firm Nyet from the vote.
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Moscow
Nyet
Washington Notes on Gasoline Price Controls and Inflation
A federal judge blocked Phase 4 price controls on brand-name gasoline set to take effect midnight Aug 31. The same period brings news of falling pork and poultry prices as consumer demand shifts, with hoarding not the primary cause. The item urges readers to contact lawmakers on wage, housing, and disaster insurance bills and to participate in democratic processes.
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Washington
Decatur Daily
Action Alert
Senate
House
Congress
Peter Brennan
Widnall
Soldier’s veteran letter blasts war critics and politics
Sfc. Kenneth B. Cole U S Army Retired laments U S policy in Southeast Asia praising Marines and World War II service. He blames Democrats and Republicans for prolonging conflict to aid Russia and urges declassification and accountability. He cites Sihanoukville seaport, Laotian actions, and Nixon-era intrigue.
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Decatur Daily
U.S
Russia
S.E. Asia
Cambodia
Sihanouk
Sihanoukville
Lon-Nol
Nixon
NBC
CBS
ABC
William V. Shannon
Moscow
Laos
Phu Bai
Hue
Shannon
Sparkman and Allen
Sfc
Kenneth B. Cole
U.S. Army
Somerville Rd
Colton Quote Sparks Reflection on Ambition and Resources
A concise proverb attributed to C. C. Colton notes that many pursue noble goals yet lack the means to realize them, highlighting the gap between intent and execution and underscoring the importance of practical support.
Frugal Is Not Idolatry A Wife Urges Stewardship
A farmer's wife warns against hoarding and urges balance in spending and saving. She cites the parable of the talents to show greed as a deadly flaw and asks the husband to consider salvation, marriage harmony, and prudent management of funds.
The Power of Faith by Norman Vincent Peale Walks vs Worries in Alpine Walks
A meditation on walking to ease worry describes a Swiss hike from Trummelbach Falls to Stechelberg with vivid Alps scenery. The piece cites Dr. Felix Oesch on walking as healing and urges Americans to walk more, ending with the POSITHOUGHT: Try walking your worries away.
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the Power OF
Norman Vincent Peale
Ruth
Trummelbachi Falls
Stechelberg
Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen
Jungfrau
Moch
Alps
Schilthorn
United States
Felix Oesch
Berne
Letter Bomb Attacks Hit Bank of England Profit
A letter bomb exploded in the Bank of England mail room wounding three men. Derek Woodward, 44, suffered severe injuries requiring amputation and further surgery. A second device detonated in a women’s shop as a wave of IRA linked blasts disrupts London during a long end of summer weekend.
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London
Bank of England
Limus
Oxford Street
Capitol Hill’s soldier-lawmakers and double-dippers
A Washington feature shows 108 lawmakers hold reserve commissions including Speaker Carl Albert. It notes active, retired, and reserve members on Armed Services and Appropriations panels, talks of dual compensation and “double dippers,” and cites figures for several senators and representatives with military pensions alongside salaries.
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Washington
Congress
Pentagon
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Armed Services Committee
Howard Cannon
D-Nev
Air Force Reserve
Tom McIntyre
D-N.h
Army Reserve
Armed Services
House
Clark Fisher
D-Tex
National Taxpayers Union
Albert
Cannon and
Thurmond
Barry Goldwater
Frank Moss
D-Utah
Air Force
Ray Roberts
Naval Reserve
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Decatur Daily Notes Publishing Details and Rates
W R Shelton founder editor 1912 1924 Decatur Alabama publication by Banessee Valley Printing Co subscription rates by mail daily and Sunday per year 36 outside zone 42 delivery by carrier per year 39 per month 325 tax included misstatement policy prompt redress guaranteed
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Decatur
Alabama
Banessee Valley Printing Co, Inc
P.O
Becatur
Ala
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Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Hartke
Tom Stafford
R-Vt
Stromp Thurmond
R-S.c
Cannon
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