Advertising Tax Would Cost Alabama Public and Economy
Opinion piece arguing against a proposed 4 percent ad tax in Alabama. The author warns it would raise prices, reduce sales, slow employment, and harm the economy, urging readers to contact legislators and Governor Wallace to veto the bill. Names mentioned include Rep. Mrs. Wynot and Governor Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Harden
Alabama House of Representatives
Greenville
Ala
Wynot
Etowah County
Alabama
Cattlemen’s Association
The
Farm Bureau
Port of Mobile Magazine
Municipal Journal
Truckers
Wallace
Teach Children to Pray in Secret and Fear Not
A reflection on Jesus teaching secret prayer in Matthew 6 6. Public prayer can be tough for some. guidance suggests sincere private prayer still pleases God and can inspire children. Those with fear of speaking aloud can participate in prayer through quiet communion with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B
Jesus
White House
Viet Nam
Poet Praises Captain Howard In Vietnam Tribute
A reader from Decatur sends a heartfelt poem, honoring Captain Robert L. Howard of Opelika Alabama. The piece contrasts homefront dissent with sacrifice. it notes Howard’s four Vietnam tours, six Purple Hearts, and the Congressional Medal of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Viet Nam
Robert L. Howard
Opelika
Alabama
Howard
United States of America
Congressional Medal of Honor
Lawden H. Yates
FPC Chief Accused in Gas Rate Conspiracy
Washington gossip column accuses Federal Power Chairman John Nassikas of conspiring to push a 4 billion gas rate hike, suppressing evidence and misleading Senate hearings. The piece cites Nassikas Papers claiming manipulated figures and favors to gas producers, with calls for impeachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Federal Power
John Nassikas
Nassikas
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Louisiana
American Gas Association
Senate
Sen
Phil Hart
D-Mich
Senate Antitrust
Gordon Gooch
Martin Rendelman
American Public Gas Association
Rendelman
Gooch
Career Education Plan Seen as a Major Step
Senate adds 7 million for research and development to aid elementary and secondary schools through career education. Byrd argues aptitude testing can steer students away from unsuitable college tracks toward occupations, potentially reducing social ills and frustration. Tests already exist in some states. funding is urged to expand scientific counseling for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
America
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Byrd
State of
Congress
Sen. Byrd
Publishers Hall Syndicate
Decatur Daily Publisher and Rates Notice 1912 1924
Fragmentary notice from the Decatur Alabama newspaper outlines publisher R Shelton founder editor years 1912 to 1924, press details, Associated Press membership, and subscription rates by mail and carrier in trade zones. It notes misstatement policy and promises redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
MAIL
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Decatur Daily
VFW
Captain Howard
Roger Moore
Anderson
Office of Education
Animal Cruelty
Agriculture Department
Department
Animal Health Division
North Carolina
John G. Seward
Viewpoint
David Lawrence
Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation
Harvard
New York City
Associated Press
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