Editorial urges Calhoun police academy revival in Alabama
The Senate pressures LEPA to accept a $50,000 add on to the $450,000 SEPA appropriation to fund a Calhoun police academy. If LEPA fails to use the extra funds at Calhoun, it cannot fund the other four academies. The piece argues five academies will result and backs restoring Calhoun as the sensible course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Alabama
Senate
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
LEPA
Calhoun Junior College
House of Representatives
Calhoun
SEPA
Lawrences DA Seeks Investigator Amid County Dispute
A dispute in Lawrence County centers on whether District Attorney Tom Pettus should have his own investigator. Pettus wants an investigator. Sheriff Dan Ligon, who already has one, questions the need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Tom Pettus
Dan Ligon
Ligon
Pettus
Transition Time For Change In Morgan County Justice Court
Robert L. Milam plans to resign as Morgan County's first justice judge after less than a year, citing private practice commitments. A transition plan involves appointing a successor by Sept 1 and examining court hours and defendant convenience. The piece urges closer collaboration between the district attorney and sheriff on investigations and staffing to reduce crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Milam
Morgan County
Mr. Milam
Justice of the Peace
Justice Court
Birmingham
Quotations on Religion and Human Nature
A collage of两 lines presenting quotes by Thomas Paine and John Keats on religion and human nature. The first praises religion that guides virtue, the second elevates human nature beyond scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keats
Public mood shifts amid Watergate fallout and a potential hero figure
The piece weighs the political tremors from Watergate, noting rising cynicism toward parties and leaders. It highlights Sen. Sam Ervin as a rising national figure and argues a broad civic understanding of liberties is the defense against demagogues. It cites quotes from Burke and Pitt to frame constitutional limits and citizen rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NYT
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Mitchell
Watergate
Democrats
George C. Wallace
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Senate Watergate Committee
Sam Ervin
Senate
Sam
Ervin
William Pitt the Elder
Nixon Refusal Starts Major Presidential Power Clash
The Nixon White House resists Senate Watergate subpoenas and Cox's probes setting off a potential court battle over executive privilege. The issue tests whether presidents can shield documents and communications from Congress and the courts, with a high stakes path to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Weaver JR
Washington
Nyt
Nixon
Congress
Senate Watergate Committee
Archibald Cox
Harry S. Truman
Supreme Court
White House
Sam J. Ervin Jr
John J. Sirica
Federal District Court
Sirica
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Decatur Daily publication and subscription details
The Decatur Daily notes W R Shelton as founder editor 1912 1924 and announces publication by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc Decatur Alabama with address box 1527 35601 and second class postage. It lists misstatement policy and offers grievance redress. Subscription rates for daily and Sunday are 36 to 42 per year and delivery 39 per year, 3.25 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc
Ala
Opinion on Amtrak service keeps Decatur tied to rail
In this letter from The Decatur Daily dated July 18 1973 Mrs Ralph Roan urges keeping Amtrak passenger service and mentions trips to Sebring Florida noting local train cuts would hurt Decatur. She notes East Coast trains carry cars and appeals for public support to sustain rail travel for families and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7Th St
Decatur
Ala
Decatur Daily
Sebring
Fla
Amtrak
Tampa
Ralph Roan
Great Grain Robbery and White House Spending Scrutiny
Washington reports that the Soviets may have manipulated U S grain markets to finance a 660 million dollar U S purchase, squeezing American dealers and raising bread and meat prices. Separately, Nixon aides face scrutiny for White House office refurbishments costing tens of thousands, including Roy Ash and Caspar Weinberger offices, with a potential new White House Library planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
U. S
Sen
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Jackson
U.S
Kremlin
White House
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
Key Biscayne
Fla
Roy Ash
General Services Administration
GSA
Ash
Treasury
George Shultz
Office of Health, Education and Welfare
Caspar Weinberger
Peter Flanigan
Office of Housing and Urban Development
James Lynn
Bruce Kehrli
State Library
Whitehouse
Kehrli
Discipline and diligence for a devout life in modern society
The speaker argues that a simple religious life depends on discipline and prioritizing time. Citing Peter’s phrase give all diligence, they claim great Christians show discipline and order, urging personal effort to imitate Christ despite societal pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Christ
Also Mentioned on This Page
Police Academy
Bob Harris
Lawrence DA
Milam
Sheriff’s Department
Thomas Paine
Hugo
Thomas Jefferson
Richmond
James Speed
Charles Alan Wright
Wright
University of Texas
Republican Party
Ervin Committee
Fredrick J. Bonfils
W. R. Shelton
Asociated Press
Associated Press
New York Times
News Service
Congressional Quarterly
Epgar Hoover
Anne Armstrong
John Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Billy Graham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!