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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1973

Page

4

W R Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924

Obituary note marking W R Shelton founder editor of the paper, with years 1912 to 1924. References his role and January 15 1973 publication context.

W. R. Shelton

EPA Rules Polity Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental Demands

The Wall Street Journal editorial argues EPA must follow due process like others as it faces a Montana case on sulphur dioxide limits. It warns of fragmented agencies and warns that stricter rules risk costly, impractical environmental harm.

EPA Wall Street Journal Environmental Protection Agency John Kinney Ann Arbor House Environmental Protection Water Quality Administration National Air Pollution Control Administration Denver U.S Fred M. Winner Anaconda Co Montana Winner

Opinion on G I Bill and education funding

A reader from Alabama condemns broad GI Bill funding and college grants for veterans and students. He argues many receive tax free payments for limited study, criticizing teacher and student incentives and urging tighter controls on taxpayer dollars.

John C. Calhoun United States

Light shed on Watergate defendants pleadings and hush money

Washington column traces behind the scenes pressure to induce Watergate defendants to plead guilty, outlining Hunt’s role, cash payments to families, CIA links, and a diary forfeiture. It also notes Pentagon censorship orders and an Army Building naming contest with a $100 prize.

Jack Anderson Washington White House Justice Department E. Howard Hunt CIA Hunt Bernard Barker Chicago FBI Eugenio Martinez Martinez Watergate Pentagon Southeast Asia North

My Answer By Billy Graham My Answer

A letter writer laments leaving church due to aging and an unsupportive husband. Graham cites Moats Moody dialogue and Psalm 73 to argue rewarding outcomes may come beyond this life. He urges turning to God for strength as health fades and resilience grows.

S. R Moody Gog

Thought Ireland Quote by John P. Mahaffey

A reflective line by John P. Mahaffey suggests Ireland as a place where the probable fails and the impossible succeeds, expressing a paradoxical view on national character.

Ireland John P. Mahaffey

Congress and Nixon ready to slug it out

Washington column describes a power struggle between Congress and President Nixon as the new year begins. It notes Nixon's veto power and pocket vetoes, the threat to domestic programs, and the challenge for Congress to coordinate action. Humphrey Mansfield Albert and Ed Brooke are cited as key figures shaping strategy.

Congress Nixon Shirley Elder Washington Star-News Washington White House Hubert Humphrey D-Minn Senate House U. S Edward Brooke R-Mass Capitol Hill Vietnam Mike Mansfield Humphrey Mansfield Carl Albert D-Okla Ous Will

Decatur Daily publishing notes and subscription rates

The Decatur Daily under W R Shelton lists publication years 1912 to 1924 and states its publishing schedule Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings. It identifies Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc as the printer and provides mailing address and subscription rates per year and per month with tax note.

W. R. Shelton Decatur Alabama Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc P.O. Box Ala

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