Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924 Tribute
Obituary tribute noting W R Shelton founder and editor from 1912 to 1924. Details reflect on his role and impact in early 20th century newspaper publishing.
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W. R. Shelton
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1971
Page
4
Opinion on Baxley suit against strip mining in Bankhead Forest
The piece praises attorney general Bill Baxley for filing a suit to halt strip mining in Bankhead National Forest but questions using conservation rhetoric to block progress. It argues mining remains vital for national development, notes past reclamation efforts, and warns against overreaction that could curb needed industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Baxley
Bankhead National Forest
Baxley
Letter from reader on gender discrimination and marital status
A reader replies to an AP article, arguing that marital status questions appear in many forms for men too. He contends women face no unique discrimination and questions Ms Abzug about perceived biases in government and employment inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Hartselle
Alabama
Decatur Daily
Bella
Abzug
Associated Press
Miss
Ms. Abzug
Jack Sullivan
Dan Brewster
D-Md
Sullivan
Brewster
Joseph Montoya
D-N.m
Johnson Administration
Debate Over Marriage Names and Mine Reclamation Covered
Letter writers spar over gender identity and naming conventions in marriage. A second reader supports reclamation of mined land, urging careful, constructive policy to avoid harming livelihoods while backing the attorney general on reclamation efforts.
Richard Nixon Quite A President Quiz
A historical reflection questions Richard Nixon’s presidency and policies. It contrasts deficits Vietnam policy inflation and Agnew, and ends with a quirky unit conversion quiz about meters and dimes in a meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
Maurice Stans
Pentagon Comics for GI Drug Addicts Draw Fire
Washington reports the Pentagon distributed at least 150000 copies of a gaudy propaganda comic titled Beware the Booby Trap to sway GIs on drugs. Adml Mack calls shock art overdone and notes warnings about credibility and misleading contrasts with alcohol risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Pentagon
W. P. Mack
Defense
Admiral Mack
Mack
Pressure to End Strike Epidemic Grows in Washington
Viewpoint by David Lawrence analyzes rising strikes from rail to West Coast docks and steel deadlines. He argues government action via arbitration or mediation is needed to limit economic damage and curb rising living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Washington
Congress
If We Say We Have No Sin Explained
The author contrasts being in Christ with living in darkness. Denying sin implies no need for forgiveness, cross, or atonement. Confession triggers God’s faithfulness to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness, available to those who recognize their sin and Christ as sin Bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.Y
Apostle John
Christ
God
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