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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1972

Page

4

Madison County Bill Seeks Voter Registration Clerk

Legislator Rep Bill King proposes a Madison County measure to add a registrar clerk at the courthouse five days a week to register voters. He argues current board meetings only four times monthly and notice comes from newspapers, making registration inconvenient and outdated.

Madison County Bill King Madison County Board of Registrars King Board of Registrars Alabama

Speak Out For Alabama The Decision

A federal judge’s dismissal of a suit to redraw Alabama congressional districts is seen as a victory for the state. It endorses the Legislature’s belated redistricting plan signed by Gov George Wallace, pushing citizens to contact their representatives and participate in government.

George Wallace Alabama

Rural Electrification Loan Upgrades Ardmore Telephone Services

The REA approved a 970000 loan to Ardmore Telephone Co to upgrade rural customer services and support broader access to electric and telephone utilities. The editorial argues for easier voter registration and a statewide service plan, urging Morgan County legislators to improve local service and honor American citizenship through improved infrastructure.

Ardmore Telephone Co Rural Electrification Administration REA Electric Cooperatives America

Secret Vietnam surveys show U S alienation and crime rise

Washington column cites covert polls claiming Vietnamese anger at U S troops over civilian deaths defoliation and prostitution. Reports allege increased crime corruption and opium trade fostered by American presence with a suggested shift to restrict unpopular activities.

Jack Anderson Washington Vietnam U.S Long Binh Bien Hoa City Tom Steed D-Okla White House Treasury Post Office George Aiken R-Vt Senate Putney H. R Eugene Garfield Auto Train

Deficit Debate Shapes Nixon Budget and Navy Build Up

Viewpoint argues deficits are inevitable in recession and essential for national protection. It notes a 1972 deficit forecast of 38.8 billion and 1973 of 25.5 billion, with defense spending rising to 31.8 percent and human resources at 45 percent, amid Soviet naval expansion and Polaris missile plans.

Washington Nixon U. S. Treasury Soviet Union Treasury United States Asia Europe Mediterranean Moscow India Indian Ocean

Daily Decatur newspaper pricing and policy note

W. R. Shelton editor of a Decatur Alabama paper outlines misstatement policy and invites grievance investigations. Subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions are listed, along with carrier delivery charges and tax details.

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

Wallace kicks off Florida primary bid with tax focus

Alabama Governor George Wallace addressed 4500 supporters in Tampa urging bigger tax cuts and less federal action. Volunteers from rival John Lindsay's camp protested with placards calling for a debate, which Wallace said he would not accept.

John Lindsaly Wallace New York

Lust as conceived sin and heart yielding in temptation

The piece argues lust begins with Satan’s thoughts but sin requires consent. It cites James 1 14 and Matthew 5 28 to claim lust becomes sin when it becomes a burning, shareable desire ready for action. It notes Christians can face temptations yet sin only when one yields in the heart.

Satan Jesus

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Rep. King Morgan County By HiiGo LON Indiana Bayh Hubert Humphrey Pat Monyihan HHH Viewpoint David Lawrence Congress THE Decatur Daily Asa Associated Press Florida Tampa Fla National Democratic Party Republican Billy Graham
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