Editorial Seeks Hosts for Housing Program Help
Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security proposes placing adults who need help with daily tasks into host homes. Hosts receive compensation from the adult’s pension plus government funds, while offering companionship and a supportive community environment. Readers are invited to share opinions and volunteer.
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Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security
Department of __Pensions
Department of Pensions and Security
Broadcasters Convene in Decatur for 75 Attendees
Decatur hosts the Alabama Broadcasters Association convention with about 75 broadcasters and their families, marking the first meet in Decatur. The host city welcomes the group, highlights its public affairs influence, and notes Crete Quick’s upcoming presidency as he takes office Saturday.
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Decatur
Alabama Broadcasters Association
Crete Quick
Decatur Daily AP Style Client Note
A brief note credits the Decatur Daily as a member of the Associated Press and mentions the New York Times News Service and Congressional Quarterly as sources. The text highlights the paper’s affiliation with major news services.
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Associated Press
New York~ Times ‘News Service
Congressional Quarterly
The
Right But Right Or Wrong My Country Editorial Fragment
A 1973 note from W R Shelton founder editor discusses secret police and operatives used to stage phony demonstrations. It contrasts practical action with grand promises, citing Macaulay. The text references 1912 to 1924 leadership and the phrase Friday June 8 1973.
Your Opinion Employment Service 40th Birthday Note
Judson Branch discusses the Alabama Employment Service marking 40 years with pride. He cites 1933 unemployment at 23 percent and national placement totals since 1935, noting 0.409 million placements and about 42,500 jobs daily, emphasizing free service as government helping people.
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ALABAMA EMPLOYMENT _ Service
Oppose New Tax on Motor Fuels and Push Energy Plan
A letter to Senator James B. Allen from F. P. Ledford Jr. in Athens Alabama dated June 5 1973 argues against motor fuel taxes as a conservation measure. It urges rapid construction of refineries and power plants and highlights underused lignite deposits as a national energy opportunity. The writer contends the energy crisis stems from delays and tax policies that burden workers and proposes immediate, concrete energy development actions.
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Allen
U.S
A Thought It Is a Great Nuisance Quote by Somerse Maugham
A brief quotation attributes a view by Somerse Maugham arguing that knowledge acquisition demands hard work, presenting a wry, reflective stance on effort versus enlightenment. The line echoes classic literary self critique.
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Somerse Maugham
End of U S Combat Role In Indochina Debate
Senate action blocks funding for U S combat operations in Cambodia or Laos amid Vietnam withdrawal. Views split: CON argues against bombing without Congress, while PRO says the President must enforce the cease-fire and negotiate. Missing in action remains a key leverage point and accountability issue.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Nixon
Senate
U. S
Cambodia
Laos
U.S
Vietnam
Indochina
United States
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
South Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf
Johnson
Congress
Southeast Asia
Air Force
North
Burundi Massacre Fallout From U S Inaction
A Carnegie Endowment funded study alleges U S policy allowed Burundi killings from May to August last year. It blames Assistant Secretary David Newsom and Herman Cohen for ignoring a coffee sanction option and misinforming Congress while urging African and U N involvement. Ambassador Melady briefly aided victims before being reassigned.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Burundi
Carnegie Endowment
U. S
Roger Morris
Henry Kissinger
State Department
David Newsom
Herman Cohen
Folgers Coffee
Nixon
Folger
White House
Bryce Harlow
Proctor and Gamble
Folgers
Congress
Carnegie
Ted Kennedy
D-Mass
Kael Hoyt
Department
Thomas Melady
Melady
Uganda
Cohen
United Feature Syndicate
INE
Present Gun Laws Enough There Is No Hope For The Satisfied Man
Letter to the editor argues gun laws require enforcement rather than more rules. Albert James contests calls for broader controls, citing Senator John Sparkman support for gun control and urging objective discussion of firearm safety and law enforcement.
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John Sparkman
Albert James
Christian family tension and guidance from scripture
A reader asks how to handle a mother who acts religious while nagging her husband. The adviser warns against hypocrisy, cites Matthew 23 27 and 1 Corinthians 13, and suggests frank talks with both parents, possible counseling, and maintaining loyalty to family and faith.
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Jesus
Satan
Christ
God
Decatur Daily masthead and subscription note
The Decatur Daily publication details show W R Shelton as founder editor 1912 to 1924 and publisher TENN VALLEY PRINTING CO INC. It lists mailing address Decatur Alabama 35601 and states misstatement policy and prompt redress. Subscription rates are given for daily and Sunday by mail and by carrier with annual and monthly figures.
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F. P. Ledford, Jr
R Blom KK
House
North Vietnam
Congressional Quarterly Inc
Adviser
Keith Huffman
Huffman
Organization of Africal Unity
United Nations
Fredrick J. Bonfils
Billy Graham
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