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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1972
Page
4
The piece argues against Nixon’s plan for an all volunteer army and a $1500 to $3000 signing bonus for infantry recruits. It contends patriotism should not require pay to defend the nation and opposes mercenaries wearing uniforms. It reflects on military hardship, past Civil War bonuses, and calls for emphasis on duty over pay.
In Decatur Morgan County voters nominated Steve Shirley to abolish the constable post, arguing it is outdated. Incumbent H G Hunter echoed the sentiment, and Shirley pledged to urge the Legislature to introduce a bill to end the archaic office.
Mr R Dale Weizenecker will become superintendent of city schools in Athens on June 12 He comes from an assistant superintendency with experience serving about 70000 students and will work to raise the Athens school system further while noting that all area systems must keep improving The piece highlights regional commitment to sound education and leadership from the new official.
The City Recreation Department begins its second annual day camp for children ages 8 through 12. Eight one week sessions offer organized recreation and fun. Call the Almon Center for information to enroll.
Gilbert D Edwards asserts in Decatur Daily that banning guns leaves citizens vulnerable and police disarmed, arguing criminals will seize weapons and law enforcement cannot protect society. He contends responsible gun ownership is necessary to deter rapists and murderers.
Washington column accuses Emanuel Celler the 84 year old House dean of using influence to aid Fischbach and Moore a multi million dollar electrical contractor. It notes contracts from the FBI headquarters to missile sites and claims he has promoted the firm for decades while keeping his law practice separate from Congress.
Viewpoint by David Lawrence Nixon questions what Moscow will do on Vietnam while Nixon pursues a broad Soviet accord. The piece notes rising casualties, uncertain leverage, and the risk to U S standing if Vietnam policy fails, urging careful assessment of Soviet influence and potential for negotiated peace.
The writer voices alarm at a state law allowing divorce by mere statements of love lost. They stress divorce as a spiritual and social issue, noting Christian practice reduces splits and warning against moral laxity that threatens the home, urging resistance to easy, reasonless dissolutions.
The image shows W R Shelton founder editor notes for the Decatur Alabama paper, with appears to be mis spaced and garbled text about publication days and pricing. It mentions Tennessee Valley Printing Co, a box address, and a note of Associated Press membership plus misstatements and investigative tone.
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