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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1972
Page
4
Decatur students return to class as Morgan County eyes full accreditation. The editorial argues funding is necessary for keeping Decatur’s accredited system and raising Morgan County to that standard, even via higher taxes or spending cuts.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew dismissed questions on delegate apportionment rules at the Republican National Convention, saying he is interested in 1972 and not the 1976 nomination. He called the 76 talk counterproductive and harmful to the party.
President Nixon discussed an all volunteer Army with Defense Secretary Laird at the Western White House. Pentagon officials seek to mothball the draft by mid 1973 and keep it on standby for emergencies. Agnew argues changes in rhetoric while countering McGovern, and asserts he will respond to personal attacks on the administration.
The Gallup Poll shows 44 percent view Senator George S. McGovern as liberal with 24 percent calling themselves liberal and 22 percent labeling him very liberal. Since April the share calling him very liberal rose from 12 percent as Nixon’s image remains more conservative overall.
Secret sworn testimony links a $25,000 donation to soybean oil tycoon Dwayne Andreas, a top Humphrey supporter, who delivered the cash to Kenneth Dahlberg, Nixon fund raiser. The Miami filed testimony by State's Attorney Richard Gerstein ties the sum to the Democratic headquarters bugging probe.
A Senate staff report cites regulators and slow technology as key causes of rail industry woes. It notes a drop in intercity freight share, costly dividend payouts, and delays in modernization while stressing the situation is not uniformly dire and some regions remain financially stronger.
A reader named G.E. warns a thirteen year old about habits like smoking and swearing. The response notes patterns formed in youth shape character and suggests true freedom comes through trusting Christ.
A reader praises European cities for their abundant trees and small gardens in London and Paris. They urge Decatur leaders and merchants to plant more trees, noting cooling shade and oxygen production, and claim no downsides to trees.
Bessemer Alabama Rep. Ben Cherner died after collapsing while jogging. A 35 year old in his second term he authored a redistricting plan and led Cherner Enterprises Inc operating as Jefferson Furniture Co with seven stores in AL GA and TN. He chaired American Furniture Stores and held public service roles on health conservation and the joint committee for public accounts.
A fragmented notice from a Decatur Alabama newspaper recalls founder editor W R Shelton covering weekly schedules and masthead details. It notes misstatements policy and redress procedures for grievances while listing subscription rates and carrier delivery options.
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