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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1975

Page

4

Disaster averted in Alabama Congressman injury

Editorial notes Rep. Bob Jones and his wife were injured in a bus collision en route to a dam dedication near West Point Georgia. The article praises Jones's service, notes both drivers died, and hopes the couple recovers quickly while they remain in Washington.

Rep Bob Jones D-Ala LeGrange West Point Acci Washington Rep. Jones Alabama

Weekend elections for Alabama would boost turnout

The editorial argues a 10 percent turnout for two constitutional amendments is too low and urges the Legislature to study moving voting from Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday. It cites Morgan County at six percent and notes many workers would vote easier on weekends, calling current turnout mini-minority rule.

Alabama Morgan County

February Move for Legislature Hinted by Voters

The article discusses a likely shift of the Legislature meeting date from the first Tuesday in May to the first Tuesday in February following voter approval of annual sessions. It urges caution against hasty decisions and notes benefits of February through April and the spring season, while considering January or March as alternative start times.

Montgomery

Privileged Park Lodges Open to VIPs Not Taxpayers

Washington Merry-Go-Round piece reveals National Park Service chalets Brinkerhoff House in Wyoming and Camp Hoover in Shenandoah are reserved for Congress members and presidential appointees with many VIP guests from Cronkite to Rampton. The report covers guest registers and mentions Watergate era aides and officials who used the retreats. The column also notes CIA plotting claims linked to Castro coverage.

Jack Anderson Les Whitten Washington National Park Service Brinkerhoff Jackson Lake Wyo Grand Teton Mountains Hoover Shenandoah National Park CBS Walter Cronkite Utah Cal Rampton Brinkerhoff House Teno Roncalio D.wyo Lee Hamilton D.ind George W. Allen Jr Cronkite B. F. Sisk D.calif John Jarman R.okla Federal Communications Rex Lee Camp Hoover Shenandoah Woodlands White House Curtis Herge Nixon Clay Whitehead H. R. Haldeman Larry Higby Fred Malek Atty Elliott Richardson William Ruckelshaus Congress CIA John McCone

Wallace remains a force in Democratic 1976 plans

New Orleans hosts the 67th National Governors Conference where Governor Wallace of Alabama is seen as a persistent obstacle to the party. Analysts note failed schemes to sideline him and warn against a party fracture if he gains momentum.

R. W. Apple JR N.Y. Times News Service New Orleans George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Rotary Club Robert S. Strauss Ray Blanton Tennessee Florida Strauss Marvin Mandel Maryland

Giving up the Canal Zone would make no sense

Ronald Reagan argues that 35 senators support Senate Resolution No. 301 to block any new Panama Canal treaty. He warns that partial Panamanianization or police and postal transfers could jeopardize canal operations and U.S. security, citing economic impacts and the risk of Soviet influence.

Ronald Reagan U.S Henry Kissinger Panama Canal Senate Strom Thurmond Panama United States U.S. Supreme Court Arnulfo Arias Max del Valle Omar Torrijos Canal Zone Panamanian Washington Kissinger Postal Service Canal Postal Manuel Noreiga Ussr Black Sea

Why God Changes From Vengeance to Love Across Testaments

The change reflects a new relationship through Jesus Christ. God remains constant, but the New Testament emphasizes universal, nonpartisan mercy and grace, while the Old Testament shows a judicial, nation‑focused leadership.

God Jesus Christ Israel Canaan Peter Jehovah

Decatur Daily WoR Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924

Decatur Alabama publication notes Shelton as founder and editor years 1912 to 1924 and announces publication by Tennessee Valley Printing Co with postal details and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions including carrier delivery and tax.

WR. Shelton Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing CO ALA

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