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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
4
An editorial urges a year of idealism and oneness to improve society for the young and unborn. It notes happiness and tragedy in the past year, the difficulty of practical compromises, and calls for collective effort to reduce war crime deceit and pain in 1972. It closes with wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
A Dec 28 1971 letter argues firemen in Morgan County are underpaid despite risking lives. The writer contrasts funds for a $3 million courthouse and council raises with firefighters’ pay, urging a sizeable raise in 1972 and asking residents to consider who to call in a blaze. The piece also includes a request to print a reply to Lonnie McCain regarding Christmas and Sabbath references.
Article claims secret White House papers show the Enterprise led a two week naval deployment into Indian waters as a show of force rather than solely to evacuate U. S. citizens from Dacca. It alleges aims to divert Indian forces, weaken the blockade of East Pakistan, and deter Indian air operations.
Excerpts from White House strategy sessions describe a show of force in the Bay of Bengal. Officials discuss deterring India and protecting Pakistan, with Kissinger citing a potential move to disintegrate West Pakistan. Next day, plans escalate to send a task force to confront Soviet and Indian ships.
The piece notes Alabama favored to beat Nebraska in the Orange Bowl and Auburn expected to defeat Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. It suggests Nebraskan and Oklahoman fans deserve sympathy after the results, while reminding that there will be other years to remember.
The Decatur High Red Raider football team will depart Saturday for the Orange Bowl after winning the state 4-A championship. The trip is funded by the community and the Red Raider Booster Club with support from local residents grateful for the championship and team spirit.
The notice urges Morgan County residents to register to vote before January 18 for a county bond issue to fund a new courthouse and 22 constitutional amendments. It stresses voting as a civic duty and marks the January 18 referendum as the first major ballot of 1972.
David Lawrence argues Nixon's intensified five day bombing aims to pressure North Vietnam as U S troops withdraw He predicts Hanoi will hesitate to resume large scale raids and notes hopes for Chinese and Soviet restraint to aid Paris talks The piece labels prisoner releases and Red China Soviet actions as crucial to negotiations with Hanoi.
A reader writes about an incurable facial condition and seeks explanation. The morning paper recalls a 15 year old girl with bone cancer who lost a leg but chose to move forward with cheerleading and strength. The message urges facing hardship with faith and a positive attitude.
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