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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1973

Page

4

Editorials Agnew Leaks Would Have Advantage

A Watergate era editorial discusses alleged White House leaks aimed at shifting heat from Nixon and the Watergate scandal. Morton Kondracke of The Chicago Sun-Times cites Agnew allies accusing Nixon and Atty. Gen. Richardson of conspiring to damage Agnew. Richardson denies the charges and says he tries to plug leaks.

Nixon White House Agnew Watergate Justice Department Richardson Kondracke

Soliloquy Praises Watergate Tactics

The remark argues the soliloquy would draw attention away from Nixon and shield him from impeachment. It claims removing No 1 is unlikely while No 2 faces a cloud, and warns that if the vice president is forced out the President could call for unity and proceeding together.

Watergate Nixon No. 1 No. 2 Supreme Court Sirica Archibald Cox

Culver Bill Aims City Liquor Vote In Alabama

The Culver bill would let cities over 2,000 residents decide on alcohol sales within city limits, altering current county option rules. It passed the House by one vote but faces Senate committee resistance led by Sen. Joe Fine, delaying a floor vote despite calls for a favorable committee and Senate result.

Tuscaloosa County House of Representatives Senate Judiciary Committee Joe Fine Lawrence County Wallace Alabama Decatur House Culver

Wolverine Tubes 25th Anniversary Celebrates Decatur Industry

The silver anniversary marks Wolverine Tubes as a leading Decatur industry and a key driver of regional growth. Since 1946 the copper extrusion plant has expanded to employ over 1,000, moved its division headquarters from Detroit, and spurred more than $1 billion in riverfront investment, with Universal Oil Products planning a Decatur residential development.

Wolverine Decatur Tennessee Detroit Universal Oil Products

Rules Relaxed In Tapes Case By Barry Kalb

Washington Star News analyzes appellate paths in the Nixon tapes dispute. The piece explains what can be appealed and outlines potential steps such as mandamus and prohibition motions, en banc reviews, and possible Supreme Court access.

Barry Kalb Washington Star-News Washington Cox Sirica Nixon

Postmaster General Named for Bidded Publicity Deals

Washington Postmaster General Ted Klassen allegedly steered over $600,000 in Postal Service contracts to Charles Burnaford, a longtime friend and NY public relations head, without bidding. The contracts, starting in 1970, totaled 11 deals valued above $300,000, tied to an internal communications program and promotional work.

Washington Ted Klassen Klassen Charles Burnaford New York American Can Company Burnaford Postal Service America

Rigidity described as Nixon’s greatest risk in Barber study

Anthony Lewis surveys James Barber’s analysis of Nixon as an active negative, noting rigidity as the primary danger. The piece compares Nixon to Wilson and Johnson, cites Watergate as evidence, and argues for a president with inner truth and open-minded persuasion rather than warlike stance.

Anthony Lewis New York Times News Service James David Barber Duke University Barber Nixon Woodrow Wilson Lyndon Johnson San Clemente White House John Mitchell Byrne United States Wilson Senate Johnson Agnew World Magazine

A Thought No one can misunderstand a boy like his own mother

A quotation from Norman Douglas emphasizes a mother's deep insight into her son, suggesting intimate understanding beyond others. The line reflects themes of family perception and maternal intuition.

Norman Douglas

End Times Warnings and Biblical Signs Explain Apocalyptic Hope

The passage surveys apocalyptic concerns about the end times citing Luke 21 and Jesus urging watchfulness. It notes public fears from Watergate and gas shortages, warns against fixed forecasts, and emphasizes prophecy as a call to alertness and prayer rather than a timetable.

Luke Christ Jesus Jerusalem

Decatur Daily founder editor W R Shelton 1912 1924

The Decatur Daily honors W R Shelton as founder and editor from 1912 to 1924. Published by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc in Decatur Alabama. Subscription rates and delivery options listed for daily and Sunday editions.

WR. Shelton Decatur Daily W. R. Shelton Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc Ala

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