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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1972

Page

4

Environmental cleanup program gains new momentum in 92nd Congress

Gladwin Hill reports a comprehensive plan to curb air and water pollution with deadlines for 1977 and 1983 under the Water Pollution Act and other measures. The Council on Environmental Quality estimates a 287 billion dollar 1971-80 cost, largely offset by gains in public health and reduced pollution, with per capita incremental costs shown.

Gladwin Hill The New York Times Environmental Protection Agency Council On Environmental Quality

Brian's Song and Brotherhood Reflections at Pineview Hospital

The author thanks readers in Decatur for support in 1972 and recalls five topics linked by a theme of Brotherhood. Notes include Brian's Song as a true friendship story and a Christmas message, plus a fire at Faye Jennings' home and the hospital newsletter.

14Th Ave N.W Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Whispering Pines Pineview Hospital Brian Employee Faye Jennings

There Is No Limit to Good Deeds When Credit Is Not Sought

Axted community members friends and neighbors rallied with cash clothes furniture and dishes to help her start again. Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions highlight sharing and unity with colleagues and neighbors joining in charity and celebrations.

Judson Branch White House Hanoi

Death Becomes Symbol For Minnesota Chippewas

Russell Priest reports on the Red Lake Chippewas and the shooting of Brian Desjarlait by federal officers. The case centers on disputes over whether Desjarlait was armed and if a gun was planted, as well as a civil rights accusation against one officer. The FBI probe led to dismissed charges, yet the incident leaves a charged, explosive atmosphere around the reservation.

Jack Anderson Washington Brian Desjarlait Red Lake U. S Robert Renner Desjarlait FBI Minnesota Renner

Red Lake land poverty and federal failings expose Native struggles

The Broken Treaties Papers reveal bleak conditions on Red Lake Nation lands, with low income, high unemployment, poor housing, and disrupted livelihoods from federal programs. They argue federal agencies harmed Chippewas while wartime leaks dispute Nixon era bombing rationale and North Vietnamese support.

Red Lake Rhode Island Red Lake River United States

Truman Death Echoes World War II and Vietnam Echoes

Viewpoint reflects on Harry S. Truman's presidency ending World War II with Japan surrender and the creation of the United Nations. It links wartime decisions to current U.S. policy in Vietnam and calls for persistence in defending South Vietnam.

Truman Japan Vietnam Washington Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt United States Pearl Harbor Roosevelt White House Germany United Nations Mr. Truman North Vietnam South Vietnam Indochina Nixon America Southeast Asia

My Answer By Billy Graham

A widow asks how to balance church debt with supporting multiple evangelists. The letter reflects Acts 1 8 scope for gospel work, argues Christians should fund local and global missions, and suggests stewardship of 10 percent could cover needs with proper accounting.

Jerusalem

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