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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1972
Page
4
Dr Curtis Sellers, campaign chairman, said the United Way drive is only 4.5 percent from the goal and about $17,000 short. He urged everyone to fulfill their solicitor or contributor duties to avoid cuts in 1973 programs such as services for retarded children, a Scout executive, or youth recreation in Hartselle Union Hill or Eva.
Albert Yurosky of McDonald Pennsylvania writes from December 6 1972 asking The Decatur Daily to publish his message. He describes wartime service in the Battle of the Bulge and multiple surgeries including left leg amputation, seeks well wishes and Christmas cards, noting ample time to read and respond.
Washington column reports Indians used a police escort to move bundles of Bureau of Indian Affairs documents from the building after seizing it. A 40 car caravan was led by Russ Means and Sid Mills, with FBI later recovering a small haul in St Paul and Oklahoma.
An editorial honors two officers killed this weekend State Trooper James Buford Robinson 41 in Talladega and Tuscaloosa Policeman John Charles Thomas. It urges renewed respect for lawmen whose risks protect society and notes editorial opinion space and reader letters.
Former president Harry S. Truman displays his trademark stamina amid a renewed personal medical challenge. The 88 year old has previously overcome serious health threats and may soon return to Independence with his characteristic vim and vigor.
David Lawrence argues Saigon would accept a peace accord if the United States guarantees that South Vietnam will not be deserted should fighting resume. He notes limits of any treaty, the role of an International Commission, and US willingness to aid both North and South Vietnam to deter renewed conflict. The piece stresses mutual suspicion and the aim to stop fighting, start cease-fire, and begin prisoner releases.
The writer urges couples to balance physical intimacy with emotional and spiritual closeness. Emphasizes open talk, mutual respect, and treating affection as more than mere sexual expression to strengthen lasting bonding.
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