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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1973
Page
4
An editorial argues that realism guides environmental policy as the 1973 era begins. It urges clean rivers and air, lower noise, and workable standards by lawmakers, noting power shortages and the Browns Ferry plant as an example of shifting waste heat rules.
Long excerpt argues that press freedom is essential for democracy and criticizes attacks by regimes worldwide. It cites IPI's 1972 report, Marcos era censorship in the Philippines, U S court pressure, and Latin American constraints, while noting Japan as a rare positive example. It also critiques TVA cooling tower costs, Alabama permits, and rising electrical rates, then surveys UT data on public willingness to fund environmental fixes and calls for realistic laws and public engagement.
Washington column accuses Interior Secretary Rogers Morton of ignoring Indian grievances in the Broken Treaties Papers. It cites Delawares Pit River and Sioux cases, seeks accountability and a reassessment of U S land and treaty promises. Also highlights a hoax pot detector by Dr Luis Diaz deSouza exposed by John Finlator.
The letter argues the Vietnam War cost in lives and money has reached a moral low point. It condemns bombing of Hanoi Haiphong and challenges the claim that peace is near. Editor Jim Comstock invites West Virginians abroad to share notable emigrants for his upcoming West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia.
President Nixon faces pressure as Congress threatens to cut off funds for the Defense Department amid stalled Indochina peace talks. North Vietnam signals readiness for ceasefire but rejects guarantees of South Vietnam’s independence. Pentagon spokesman notes civilian casualties from bombing as a hospital rebuild fund is started in North Vietnam.
The Decatur Daily operated by Tennessee Valley Printing Co from 1912 to 1924. It lists address Decatur Alabama and AP membership. Subscription rates by mail and carrier are shown for daily and Sunday editions with annual and monthly pricing.
Billy Graham argues that leisure and work are not inherently good or bad. He cites Milton and Paul to claim purpose defines value, urging readers to manage time for God and warn that misplaced faith, not praise of work, risks national decline.
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