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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
4
A notice honors W. R. Skelton founder editor of the paper from 1912 to 1924 marking the 59th anniversary of his era with brief reflections on his contribution to the editorials and community.
The North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments urges Decatur to leverage I 65 for growth. It promotes Point Mallard Park as a regional resort with a convention center and motel, seeks diversified high wage industry, strengthens retail service trade, and positions Decatur as a transportation and wholesale distribution hub with an industrial park for trucking and wholesaling.
Letters honor Dr. John Bragg as a pioneering generalist and friend to patients, with appreciation for Dixie Youth Baseball support in Decatur. The writer commends local trees for cooling shade and ecological value, urging preservation of beauty while noting aging trees.
President Nixon asks Haldeman to arrange private polls to gauge Agnew's impact on a 1972 ticket. Polls for White House and RNC show Agnew's popularity waning, prompting consideration of a dump option. The 1968 poll that helped choose Agnew hinted a running mate with less controversy boosts Nixon's prospects.
As Congress recessed, the Agriculture Department and Budget Office cut free lunch funding from 60 to 35 cents per child. McGovern plans Sept 7 hearings to press why the cut announced during recess left little time for defense, with only 15 days to contest before it takes effect. The Georgia official plea highlights urgent aid needs for school meals.
The author argues belief and faith are essential to living the Golden Rule. Without resting faith in Christ, one cannot truly keep the rule, comparing spiritual journey to crossing a desert to reach a bridge.
Viewpoint by David Lawrence argues that consumer confidence rises with the wage price freeze and tax relief under Nixon proposals. The piece notes expected tax cuts, investment credits, and potential excess profits tax debates as tools to spur business, expand factories, and reduce unemployment amid a rising economy.
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