Decatur Daily remembers Rn Shelton founder editor
The Decatur Daily marks the life of Rn Shelton, founder and editor from 1912 to 1924, noting his role in shaping the newspaper during its early years.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1976
Page
4
Editorial Celebrates Decatur's 150th Birthday Traditions
Readers are invited to share letters celebrating 150 years since Decatur's incorporation. A time capsule will be sealed Wednesday in front of the Old Bank Building during a torchlight parade along Bank Street, recording the community's journey for future generations.
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Auditorium meeting on restoring Cotaco Opera House
Tonight at 7 00 p m the Town Meeting Committee weighs proposals to open a public auditorium by restoring the Cotaco Opera House on Johnston Street currently housing the Masonic Lodge. The plan aims for economical, sound construction versus a new facility and emphasizes a town meeting and little theater use.
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Masonic Lodge
Opera House
Johnston St
What zodiac sign was Jesus born under explained
Dear reader, the Bible does not indicate Jesus birth sign and condemns astrology as false. God controls the universe, and prophecy in scripture guides daily life toward trust in Christ. Astrology cannot reveal salvation or future.
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W R Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924 Publi Hed
Fragmented notice from a Decatur Alabama paper tracing founder editor W R Shelton and publishing details. Mentions of Associated Press membership, misstatements policy, grievance redress, and subscription rates with delivery by carrier and trade zone notes. Contains several garbled phrases and partial postal and printing details from the historical issue.
Haig ordered Nixon probed by CIC in 1974
In June 1974 Gen. Alexander Haig allegedly ordered the Army CID to probe Nixon ties to large cash contributions from Far East countries. Russell L. Bintliff, then a CIC agent, recalled Haig’s instruction via Col. Henry Tufts at Ft. McNair. He cited Caulfield and Ulasewicz’s possible trips and money, and suggested Nixon’s links to organized crime.
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Nixon
White House
Alexander Haig
Army
Criminal Investigation Command
Far East
Haig
Russell L. Bintliff
CIC
Ft. McNair
Washington
Washington Star
Bintliff
Henry H. Tufts
Special Actions Division
Old Tempo
South Korea
Vietnam
United States
Act
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Vietnam
List That Never Was Shows Carter Ties to Rabhan
Washington columnist examines the Carter campaign link to nursing-home promoter Erwin David Rabhan. Details allege hidden contributions, use of the governor's mansion as a business hub, and connections from Rabhan to legal and financial figures, raising questions about influence and ethics.
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William Safire
Washington
Carter
Erwin David Rabhan
Rabhan
Nicholas Horrock
New York Times
David Rabican
Georgia
Horrock
Daddy” King
Lander
Atlanta
Justice Department
Robert Lipshutz
Jimmy Carter
Chuck Colson
White House
Governor’s Mansion
Bert Lance
Rabican
Betty Rainwater
Old South
Rhett
Scarlett
Carter may have to back up simple justice plea
President elect Carter faces no Supreme Court openings yet but must choose carefully. The piece argues the Biden era like Eisenhower and Nixon shows presidential selection shapes rights access, with the Burger Court narrowing remedies and complicating class actions, standing and First Amendment cases, impacting low income and minority plaintiffs.
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Carter
Tom Wicker
N.Y
Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Byron White
Johnennedy
Thurgood Marshall
Lyndon Johnson
Burger Court
Warren Court
Nixon
Board of Governors
The
Society of American Law
Supreme Court
Council
Rochester
Penfield
Ple
Washington in limbo as Carter transition looms
Washington remains in a holding pattern awaiting Jimmy Carter. Analysts note the city is crisis-junkie, fixated on events and personalities while officials and neophyte aides debate the future. Washington braces for Carter’s arrival and a possible social shift, amid local concerns over scandals and changes in culture and administration.
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Washington Star Syndicate
Washington
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Iene
Ite House
Newsweek
Johnson
Nixon
Congress
Kennedy
Carter
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