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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1969

Page

4

The Business of Business Is America

A national call from the Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities argues that business must provide creative leadership to meet America's goals. It highlights collaboration between business and government to advance technology, education, health, and transport while stressing that independent colleges supply many leading executives.

America Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Bringing Children Back to Church through Prayer and Love

A parent offers guidance for parents whose children reject church attendance. The key steps are self reflection on consistency, modeling Christ in daily life, and avoiding nagging. Emphasizes two actions: prayer and Christ like patient love, trusting God to work in His time.

Christ

Congress Urges Strong Anti Crime Action For 1970

The piece calls Congress to push robust crime fighting measures in 1970 including funding for law enforcement and crime control programs. It notes FBI data showing an 11 percent national rise in crime in 1969 with violent crimes up 12 percent and firearms used in 65 percent of murders. It also praises local leadership as vital to national efforts.

Congress Senate House House Senate FBI America Alabama United Fund Etowah County Gadsden

Oil Aid to Tunisia Spurs Budget Concerns in Nixon Era

The piece accuses the AID Agriculture Department of mismanaging a 10 million dollar Tunisia oil barter, awarding a higher bid for overpriced crude that matched a lower bid in quality. It alleges wasteful spending and questions the value of the foreign aid program amid congressional opposition. It also notes Kissinger’s socialite reputation and White House gossip about his parties and associations.

Jack Anderson Washington Tunisia Nixon Congress Agency For International Development Agriculture Department Common Treasury Common Sense AID U. S Agriculture White House Henry Kissinger Kissinger Barbara Howar Gloria Steinem Miss Steinem Nixons Bobby Kennedy Frank Manciewicz Tom Braden Clement Haynsworth Lucy Winchester

Freedom of the press comment on Agnew broadcast

Gary C. McGill of 320 Cardinal Drive asks readers to defend press freedom and oppose Vice President Agnew in a letter to The Decatur Daily. He supports networks separating news from opinion and urges readers to vote for press freedom against Gagnew.

Barrett Shelton, Sr Decatur Daily Johnston S.E. Decatur Alabama Agnew T.V Gagnew Gary C. McGill Cardinal Drive Decatur

Viewpoint on Vietnam Peace Requires US Soviet Pact

David Lawrence Russ argues that post-withdrawal Vietnam peace hinges on US Soviet cooperation. He urges transferring peace negotiations to Moscow and Washington, warning of North Vietnam aggression and urging a united front to deter further conflicts.

Washington Vietnam North South Vietnam Soviet Union Saigon Hanoi Paris Moscow Nguyen van Thieu Geneva Acords Indo-China North Vietnam South United States Southeast Asia Red China

Shelton founder editor 1912 1924 Decatur newspaper notice

This entry notes the Shelton founded editor era from 1912 to 1924 for a Decatur Alabama newspaper published afternoons Monday through Saturday and Sunday by the Tennessee Valley News Co Inc. It lists mailing address P O Box 1537 Decatur AL 35601, carrier delivery options, and AP NYT service membership.

Vlr Shelton Decatur Alabama TENNE VALLEY NG CO_.INC_ P.O Ala

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