Harris eyes merging Morgan County tax offices for efficiency
State Senator Bob Harris proposes combining the Morgan County tax collector and assessor offices to streamline the tax structure. He notes legislative action may be needed at the next session, with voter registration reforms, fee eliminations, fair wages, and county zoning powers as accompanying changes to improve local government efficiency and growth planning.
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Morgan County
Harris
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Poems and Homestead Act Message to the Editor
A July 2 1972 letter from Mrs Paul Byrd in Falkville Alabama requests a newspaper space to share spiritual poems and discusses The Homestead Act as a metaphor for heavenly inheritance. She urges readers to bear the word of God and mentions a copy enclosed with the letter.
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U S Soviet arms pact wheat aid marks warming ties
The United States and the Soviet Union sign a three year grain deal worth 750 million dollars, the largest such agreement yet seen, signaling warmer relations though doubts remain about enduring peace without a genuine arms limitation pact. The editorial urges legislators to plan for growth and seek workable limits before next year’s session.
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United States
Soviet Union
U.S
McGovern Still Sees Kennedy On Ticket
Washington reports George McGovern believes Ted Kennedy may accept second place on his presidential ticket. McGovern has told aides he thinks Kennedy would respond to a strong personal appeal and campaign treasurer Henry Kimelman backs the idea. Meyer Feldman remains skeptical, noting Kennedy has rejected any VP nomination despite campaigning for McGovern. Kennedy anchors the Kennedy family’s loyalty as head of the clan.
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Feldman
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Viewpoint on Democratic Convention Dilemmas and McGovern
David Lawrence surveys the 1972 Democratic Convention troubles and factional splits. He notes delegate selection flaws, leadership divisions, and hinted maneuvers around Kennedy and McGovern. Unpredictable McCarthy shifts support amid strategic behind the scenes moves and labor union attitudes toward Wallace show evolving political dynamics.
W R Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924
The Daily in Decatur Alabama lists W R Shelton as founder editor with publication history through 1924. The notice outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday service by year month and carrier delivery with tax details and posturing on misstatements and grievances. It references The Daily and Sunday editions and the associated publishing company Jade and Teaspssee Valley Printing Co.
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Beneath surface sin in all hearts, gospel claim
The writer discusses a daughter’s question about her good father needing salvation. He notes that even seemingly virtuous people may harbor sin, citing Abou Ben Adhem as a model. He affirms Romans 3 23 and 5 8, that all have sinned and need Christ’s redemptive work.
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