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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1975
Page
4
Obituary notes founder editor WR Shelton served the paper from 1912 to 1924 and left a lasting mark on the Decatur Daily. The item commemorates his role and dates of leadership.
The Decatur editorial welcomes Roland D. Atkins as the new football and baseball coach at Austin High School. It notes past misfortunes but praises athletes and boosters and predicts a new winning era focused on building character during Friday night games.
The editorial laments extremely light turnout for Tuesday referendums on the Alabama State Docks 45 million bond and whether the Legislature should meet annually. It argues apathy, not ignorance, shapes outcomes and urges citizens to vote to influence government and curb unfair laws.
Plans call for a waterline along Alabama 67 under Flint Creek to Burningtree, with construction possibly starting this fall if rights of way are secured. The move aims to provide a reliable city water supply to residents. The article contrasts road litter findings with surprisingly clean vehicle interiors in the region.
A blue chip commission including Vice President Nelson Rockefeller and Senate leader Mike Mansfield is expected to urge on June 30 that the CIA continue undercover work under a new title. The staff prepared a confidential study proposing the agency begin anew as the Foreign Intelligence Agency.
A bicentennial commission study urges firmer central direction of the intelligence community and cautions that covert action should be used only when essential for vital U.S. aims. It calls to revoke the personal presidential certification requirement and suggests shifting NSC leadership roles.
The piece argues Wallace cannot be trusted to back the Democratic ticket. It warns loyalty battles help Wallace by giving him publicity and a platform as an independent candidate. It notes the risk of Wallace winning primaries and possibly influencing the convention or bolting.
Ford defends CIA as vital to U S survival while signaling limits on disclosures. He avoids judging past administrations amid Rockefeller Commission findings, notes plans for further inquiries by Edward Levi and mentions Frank Church. Nixon’s “average American is like a child” remark is cited as guiding White House policy.
Daily word game lists ARROGANT as the base with at least 36 four letter or longer words. Rules specify exclude proper names avoid four letter plural forms by adding s and use one form only. Historical sample of related words is provided as guidance.
A solitary maxim from Henrik Ibsen declares the strongest man as one who stands alone, reflecting a stoic view of personal resilience and independence.
A reader questions why kindness to animals isn’t preached. The minister cites Genesis and Luke Corinthians to explain human stewardship, noting cruelty is prohibited and kindness reflects maturity and shared faith principles.
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