TVA Flood Study Shows Foresight After Agnes
The Tennessee Valley Authority begins a study to gauge how Hurricane Agnes floodwaters would have affected the valley if they had struck here. The piece argues TVA foresight in flood planning and reservoir protection, noting past devastation in Pennsylvania New York Virginia Maryland and warning of future risks.
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Take Time To Study Candidates For City Election
The municipal election next month could shape several races with qualified incumbents and challengers. Voters should learn candidates positions before the Aug. 8 election to choose capable leaders for the next four years and exercise their responsibility in city government.
Bridge Tourney Opens With 400 Players Arriving
About 400 bridge players have begun arriving for a weekend of contests in an American Contract Bridge League event held in the city. Organizers expect strong competition as players from several regions compete for top honors.
Miss Spirit Becky Marshall Wins in Athens Beauty Contest
The Spirit of America Beauty Contest crowned 17 year old Becky Marshall of Athens as Miss Spirit for the next year. The event affirmed the pride of Athens with praise for Becky and congratulations from the community. Visitors arrive for a Bridge League sanctioned meat Journa tournament in Decatur, the first such summer gathering, drawing attendees from Alabama Georgia Tennessee Florida and Mississippi. The group is encouraged to enjoy Point Mallard’s outdoor recreation and aquatic facilities during their stay.
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Becky Marshall
Athens
Becky
Decatur
Decatur Jayceettes thank supporters of Audie Murphy reception
The Decatur Jayceettes express gratitude to citizens who attended the July 3, 1972 reception for Mrs. Audie Murphy in Decatur Alabama. They thank merchants The Garden Center The Shop First State Bank Monroe Business Equipment and others for donations and support and note background music by Mrs. Floyd Stovall and help from Gardendale Jaycees and Jayceettes.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur Jayceettes
Audie Murphy
Murphy
Spirit of America
First State Bank
Monroe
Floyd Stovall
Gardendale Jaycees
Jayceettes
Rebecca L. Poole
Washington Merry-Go-Round Gassed Greens Tomato Plot
Florida tomato growers, backed by the Agriculture Department, aim to block Mexican tomato imports and push greenhouse grown greens. They favor high priced, under ripe fruit and restrict press access to fact finding sessions. A transcript reveals industry leaders discussing “gassed greens” and deceptive trade tactics.
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Florida
Agriculture Department
U. S
Mexico
Agriculture
Senate
Frank Moss
Utah
Viewpoint on Peking Moscow push for Vietnam peace moves
Washington reports China and the Soviet Union advise Hanoi to seek an end to the war with the United States. Diplomats in London say both powers urge flexibility to restart Paris talks and push a ceasefire, prisoner return, and withdrawal of U.S. forces. The piece notes North Vietnam’s worry over ally support and calls for a broader peace effort.
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Pussbh ed? 1912 1924 Shelby founder editor notice
Fragmentary historical notice listing W R Shelton as founder editor from 1912 to 1924 and a register of publishing days and rates. The garbled OCR references second class postage, Alabama, materials about weekly and Sunday editions, and subscription prices per year.
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W. R. Shelton
Belief and Grace in Salvation Through Faith
E R explains that salvation comes from God's grace and human faith. Grace is unmerited favor and God's gift, while faith is the person receiving that gift. Salvation is not earned by works but received through faith in Christ, as stated in the Bible.
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Chamber To Host Outing At Point Mallard
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce will hold appreciation nights July 20 and 23 at Point Mallard to honor business and service members. Chamber chair Jack Campbell says employees and families will have exclusive use of the park’s aquatic center on the two evenings to spotlight Decatur as a tourist draw. The Center opens to invited participants from 7 AM to 7 PM, with Point Mallard providing access at no charge.
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Point Mallard Rk
Jack Campbell
Decatur
Campbell
Point Mallard
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Fredrick J. Bonfils
By Jack Anderson
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Nixon
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Office of Management and Budget
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Interior
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Pete Peterson
Peterson
Philadelphia
Earl Butz
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Voor
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