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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1973

Page

4

Opinion South Can Learn From California

George Leidal argues Southern California’s growth woes signal a shift in leadership. He suggests the Southeast with abundant water and land, plus reliable power and transport, could attract industry as California tightens due to overdevelopment and rising costs. He notes California’s postwar boom may end, with migration outward and new urban planning needed.

George Leidal Los Angeles Southeast California Chambers of Commerce Golden State

Respect and Responsibility for Athletes on TV

An editorial urges athletes especially football players to show respect during the national anthem and behave with courtesy on camera. It cites Bert Jones as a positive example and calls for training players in flag respect, while also discussing growth, land use, and environmental planning in the Southeast alongside development.

Mobile Bert Jones Louisiana State Tigers Jones

Washington Turkey Drug War Debt Threat

Turkish officials warn the United States must pay up to 400 million dollars to fund a substitute opium crop and cover foreign currency losses. Washington counters with 35 million, but a GAO report says Turkey may press for more, tied to the fate of its ruling government.

Jack Anderson Washington United States General Accounting Office Turkey U.S Justice Party Council Abdullah Pektas Pektas U. S Orhan Erbug State Department Military Council Woodbridge Gls

Lon Nol seeks pledged U S support as Cambodia fights rebels

President Lon Nol says Nixon Administration promised steadfast backing for Cambodia against North Vietnamese aggression. He cites U S military aid and new weapon shipments including Cobra helicopters and 155 mm guns, while noting corruption within the Cambodian Army and ongoing battles in Kompong Thom and Takeo.

Sydney H. Schanberg New York Times Phnom Penh Lon Nol Nixon Cambodia Norodom Siflanguk Alexander M. Haig, Jr United States Haig Washington Thailand Times Hanoi-Haiphong North Vietnam Hanoi Paris Kompong Thom Takeo Virginia Game Commission John Berry Federal Railroad Administration FRA Dill Robert Dill Commerce Department Stan Eames Dr. Dill Rand Johnson

Beecher Quote on Anger to Remember

A terse aphorism from H. W. Beecher warns to heed words spoken in anger. The advice emphasizes careful listening and restraint when emotions flare.

My Answer By Billy Graham on patriotism and faith

The speaker argues scripture supports love of country and obedience to government. He cites I Peter 2 17 and discusses balancing loyalty to God with national respect. He urges constructive advocacy and personal example over negative action.

Peter Caesar Rome

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