Alabama Real Estate Exam Called Too Hard and Suspect
An editorial argues Alabama real estate exams and licensing are flawed and costly. It cites high failure rates at a May 1973 broker exam, questions the exam’s relevance, and questions whether profits drive the process amid rising fees for licenses and renewals. The piece urges investigation into the exam system and commission spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Wallace
Real Estate Commission
Lorren L. Perdue
Alabama Real Estate Institute
Florida
Mississippi
July 23 1973 Decatur Daily brief
Briefs and notices section from The Decatur Daily dated July 23 1973 compiled by AP NYT and CQ. Includes syndicated items and local notices from W R Shelton founder editor 1912 1924 with usual newsroom highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Shelton
Hurricanes Named Next: From Saints to Girls in Weather Lists
The article traces hurricane naming from saint days to female names used by forecasters since 1953. It notes the WWII spread of the practice, the Atlantic Caribbean Gulf naming, and the 1960 1971 expansion to multiple name sets lasting ten years. It ends remarking the 1980 set named Arlene to Willette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Commerce
West Indies
I. R. Tannehill
Santa Ana
Puerto Rico
San Felipe
George R. Stewart
Random House
Walt
Disney
Air Force
Navy
Pacific Ocean
National Weather Service
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Arlene
Willette
No Intent To Deceive In Bomb Reports
Anthony Lewis critiques Gen. George S. Brown for defending falsified Air Force bombing reports on Cambodia. The piece argues such “special security” reporting equates to lying and warns it erodes trust in the military and democratic accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Lewis
New York Times News Service
London
George S. Brown
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Cambodia
United States
Congress
South Vietnam
Senate Armed Services Committee
Pentagon
Brown
Gen. Brown
Melvin R. Laird
Defense
White House
Henry Kissinger
James R. Schlesinger
Air Force Academy
Secretary of Defense
Global airport security varies after hijacking
The hijacking of a Japanese airliner triggered airport security reviews across Europe and beyond. Swiss and Dutch controls differ, with Swissair using sky marshals while Schiphol relies on spot checks. In London and Berlin, metal detectors and guards exist, but loopholes remain. Eastern Airlines founder Eddie Rickenbacker dies in Zurich at 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Kirschen
London
Geneva
Zurich
Middle
Far East
Swissair
United States
Israel
Heathrow
British European Airways
BOAC
Belgium
Schiphol
Amsterdam
Justice Ministry
Japan Air Lines
Denmark
Japan
Lod
Tokyo
Beirut
Middle East
Miami
Fla
Eddie Rickenbacker
Red Baron
Eastern Airlines
Switzerland
Eastern
Rickenbacker
Shared Powers Balance Resumes By SHIRLEY ELDER
Washington Star News discusses the shift toward a balanced government with stronger congressional power after Nixon era excesses. It highlights veto use, Congress reasserting lawmaking, and three paths restoring budget control and non intervention in foreign conflicts, amid concerns over leadership and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Elder
Washington Star-News
Washington
Nixon
The
Times
White House
Congress
Ing
House
Senate
Capital Hill
Office of Management and Budget
J. Bennett Johnston
D-La
Nixon's Ocean View Landscaping Draws Public Ire
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports that in 1970 aides at the Western White House acknowledged Pacific Ocean landscaping at San Clemente was meant to give the First Family an expensive view. The $700,000 renovation was taxpayer funded, contradicting Secret Service claims that landscaping served only security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Secret Service
San Clemente
White House
Pacific Ocean
Kirkham Tree Service
Buccola & Carlos
Nixon Estate Landscaping and Security Spending Exposed
The article reports on the Nixon San Clemente retreat with landscaping changes for security, including tree relocation and reduced plants to aid lines of sight. It notes substantial taxpayer expenditures on renovations, security gear, and imported materials, plus White House supervision and Kalmbach approval.
Nature and Creator Meet in a Faithful View
The author agrees worship in nature is valid but insufficient alone. Creation reveals the Creator when seen through Christ. Historical figures like Paul and Dwight Moody illustrate faith transforming perception. The message urges moving from nature to relationship with the divine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P
God
Paul
Colossae
Christ
Heaven
Earth
Creation
Dwight Moody
Boston
Misstatement Policy and Subscription Rates Ad in Daily
The Daily announces misstatement policy from publisher W R Shelton and outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include $36 inside trade zone and $42 outside, with delivery by carrier at $39 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAK
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Alabama
Alabama Real Estate Commission
Tennessee
Georgia
Perdue
Real
Decatur Daily
Associated Press
Congressional Quarterly
HuGo
Department
Carol Godoloni
Anderson
Nixons
Cleon T. Knapp
Architectural Digest
San Clemente Estate
Herbert Kalmbach
Kalmbach
Vietnam
Aerosol King Robert Alplnfarp
Sp Pt
Bob Haldeman
General Services Administration
Consolidated Supply Co
San Juan Capistrano Beach
Calif
Presidential
al Jimenez
GSA
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Billy Graham
Decatur
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