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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1972
Page
4
A teen seeks to restart faith amid struggles with sex and drink and reports a wall between self and God. Billy Graham urges turning from old ways, embracing God's Spirit, and choosing Christ to gain true joy and victory.
FBI statistics show total serious crime up 1 percent through September 1972 versus 1971 while violent crime rises 3 percent. Auto theft and robbery fall, rapes surge 22 percent in the Northeast as urban and suburban trends vary. District of Columbia records a large drop.
Gilbert D Edwards argues cities should receive more gasoline tax funds while noting rural areas require more mileage for connectivity. He suggests rural residents contribute to sales taxes and questions equity, urging a per capita approach and county involvement.
Thomas Carraway a 77 year old World War I veteran from Louisville Kentucky recounts a lengthy pattern of robberies beatings and gunfire against him and his laundry business. He cites Marine training and family history of fighters as reasons to persevere despite repeated robberies car thefts and injuries.
A 1973 sermon urges a high, proactive Christian faith as the year begins. It frames the new year as a spiritual opportunity to press toward the upward call in Christ, challenging believers to bold action, sacrifice, and transformative living amid world turmoil.
The Decatur Daily notes publication by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc from 1912 to 1924 with mail and carrier delivery options. Rates listed include daily and Sunday subscriptions at 30 to 32 dollars per year and carrier delivery at 34.20 dollars annually with monthly options.
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