Opinion Pollution Reins Must Be Reasonable
The Tennessee Valley Authority plans a 42 million dollar Widows Creek emissions control project to curb sulfur dioxide near Scottsboro, with concern over who pays and whether such extensive measures are needed. The Federal Government stamps a LO V E design, a reflective mood about love and timing, amid light commentary on postal service motives.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Widows Creek
Scottsboro
Postal Service
Pollution debate at Widows Creek mirrors broader plant worries
The piece argues against extreme environmental bans at coal plants like Widows Creek and Browns Ferry while acknowledging jobs and power needs. It criticizes TVA spending on regulations and calls for a balanced pollution solution. It also notes Decatur's upcoming Central Parkway project to improve city traffic and laments the four more years ahead.
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Widows Creek
TVA
Browns Ferry
Decatur
Sumner Ave
Footnote Quote on Public Will and Pollution Hope
A remark on public choice and pollution solutions. The speaker cites practical ideas and asserts that when the public decides, pollution problems will be addressed highlighting a belief that "There is no hope for the satisfied man" attributed to Fredrick J. Bonfils.
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Fredrick J. Bonfils
Opinion Letter Questions Tax Dollars on Veterans Education
A Decatur reader rebuts Mr. Waldrop over veterans education funding arguing that many service members sacrifice for their country and deserve GI benefits. The letter notes full time trade school, work shifts, family strain, and personal sacrifice, urging respect for veterans and evidence of value from taxpayer dollars.
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Trinity, Rt. 2
the Decatur Daily
John C. Calhoun
Sam
Decatur
Waldrop
G.I
Mr. Waldrop
Johnson the man who defined a political era
Frankel surveys Lyndon Johnson as a larger than life yet deeply humane figure. The piece traces his personal battles over war, civil rights, education, and the Great Society, noting his insecurities after Kennedy’s death and his persistent quest for personal connection, compromise, and free speech.
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Max Frankel
New York Times News Service
New York
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Ho Chi Minh
Washington
Texas Ranch
George Meany
Richard Russell
Southland
Senate
L.B.J
John Kennedy
Dallas
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Mekong River
East
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Khe Sakh
Kosygin
Glassboro
N.J
Ladybird
Barry Goldwater
A Thought Always Do Right Quote by Mark Twain
A concise reflection from Mark Twain urges doing the right thing as a principle. The remark notes that such actions will please some people and surprise others.
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Mark Twain
Nixon inaugural address praised as philosophy of government
Viewpoint by David Lawrence Nixon argues the inaugural address outlined broad principles rather than specifics. It stresses America's role in peace and freedom, balance in world affairs, and goals like better education health housing and law respect, with details deferred to the State of the Union.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Congress
America
U.S
Do Children Meet Heaven Salvation In Billy Graham View
Billy Graham discusses child salvation noting infants have relative innocence and grace through Christ. He says your sister and her husband likely met salvation by repentance and faith, citing the thief on the cross and God's grace in accidental death, while baptism or church membership are not required in that moment.
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M. G
Christ
Jesus
Jones to Keynote Tri County Health Fete
Rep. Bob Jones will deliver the keynote address at the Tri-County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission annual meeting at Decatur Inn. He authored the 1965 Appalachian Regional Development Act which has provided more than 15 million dollars for health care projects sponsored by the commission.
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Bob Jones
Tri-County
Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission
Decatur Inn
Jones
Commission
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