Marines Stand Firm On Brutal Recruits Training
Washington column reports alleged Marine recruit abuse and forced humiliations at boot camp. Spokesmen deny barbarity while Navy and Army relax discipline, noting Marines maintain stringent standards. Historical reference cites deadly 1960s Parris Island drowning as not altering training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Marine Corps
U. S
Army
Navy
Air Force
Elmo Zumwalt
Robert Cushman
Parris Island
Matthew McKeon
Fred Esplin
Detroit
San Diego
Baltimore
America
Faith and Turbulence in the Church and Marines Abuse Reports
A reader laments church upheaval and urges return to biblical basics while noting that change can restore faith. Separate passages recount Marine boot camp abuses, including beatings and harsh drills, with claims of prayers for war and calls for prayer amid brutality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Christopher
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Marine Corps
Corps
Opinion: Will Antiskyjacking Measures Be Enough
A newspaper opinion questions the effectiveness of tightened skyjacking controls at airports under the Department of Transportation. It notes stricter passenger checks at the Jetport, bans on non-passengers near boarding areas, and debates over freedoms, costs, and future deterrence strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Department of Transportation
Newton
Jetport Authority
Ed Mitchell
Howard Hughes
John Q
Mideast
Father Aloysius Plaisance Named St Bernard College President
A note of congratulations welcomes Rev. Aloysius Plaisance as the new president of St. Bernard College in Cullman. He is credited with revitalizing the college amid enrollment and budget challenges, known for effective fundraising and strong advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloysius Plaisance
St. Bernard College
Father Aloysius
Cullman
Father Aloysus
St. Bernard
Byron Quote on Nature and Man
A noted line from Lord Byron expresses that the speaker loves nature more, not reducing affection for man. The aphorism reflects Romantic-era reverence for the natural world over human affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Byron
Saint Peter and the Test of Convictions and Charity
A passage reflecting on what Saint Peter would ask about a life of conviction, stewardship, love, suffering, and how a person handles adversity. It cites Lincoln, stewardship of time and money, the command to love, a dying girl, and Joe E. Brown's response to loss, urging a life oriented to core values over possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Pearly Gates
Saint Peter
Illinois
Lincoln
Jesus
T.B
Don Brown
Joe E. Brown
Joe
Decatur Daily publication details and policy notes
The Decatur Daily outlines ownership and editor history from 1912 to 1924, notes publication schedule in Decatur Alabama, and lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with carrier delivery and tax terms. It also states grievance procedures for misstatements and commitments to prompt redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing CO . Inc
P.O
Ala
Saul Paily
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anderson
Billy Graham
Janu
Will Antiskyjacking
HuGo
Dscrediting Ethics Committee
E. Brown
Don
DR. Johnson
Decatur Daily
Associated Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!