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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1973
Page
4
The article argues the Southern Railway river bridge near the town must be reworked after a barge strike a month ago. It warns that continuing in the current condition raises the risk of a major disaster, especially with a wind driven swing span.
A barge carrying 1 170 tons of chlorine gas lodged beneath a railroad bridge on the Atchafalaya River in Morgan City Louisiana prompting evacuations for about 1 500 residents. The peril prompted calls for a safer draw span and cautions about shipping routes near the Southern Railway Bridge.
President Nixon orders end of mandatory wage price boards and unveils a voluntary system to guide inflation control. He seeks a one year extension to keep authority if needed, targeting food processing retailing construction and health sectors with continued controls where required. He aims for 2.5 percent inflation by 1973 and predicts stronger years in 1973 and 1974.
Billy Graham explains that Christians may strive for holiness but cannot claim sinless perfection in this life. He cites I John 1 8 9 and Hamartia to show believers still sin and rely on God’s forgiveness. The goal is eternal perfection, not present flawless conduct, he argues.
Incumbent county officials in Autauga County Alabama asked a federal court to refrain from voiding the 1972 election results and to avoid redrawing election districts. They argue redistricting is a legislative matter and court intervention should wait until the legislature fails to redistrict in a timely manner.
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