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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1973
Page
4
Decatur and Morgan County voters face a clear choice on funding for education. The piece argues a yes vote preserves quality, accreditation progress, and regional prosperity, warning a no vote risks reduced benefits and lagging facilities in a key Alabama educational system.
Washington bureau report details free plane rides and tickets accepted by Bureau of Mines director Elburt Osborn and deputy Donald Schlick from coal operators and contractors. The disclosures show multiple flights to meetings and events, prompting warnings and questions about White House favoritism and lax policy.
Note on the life of W R Shelton founder editor from 1912 to 1924 is carried in a brief obituary or memorial item. The piece references his role and dates, indicating a historical summary of his contributions to the publication.
June 15 1973 column reflects on parental disclosure in raising children from infancy through grandchildren. It notes shared duties in schools PTAs scouting and sports, the lifecycle of kids from kindergarten to college, and the evolving role of parents as teachers in guiding their families through life.
A teen asks for guidance after feeling uncertain about publicly committing to Christ. The speaker recalls a 1934 Charlotte conversion and urges moving forward with faith, noting Jesus often called followers publicly and that public affirmation reinforces the decision.
Mrs. Louie C. Weed appeals to readers to support a tax measure funding education noting that one penny of a dollar supports children and quality teachers. She urges residents to vote yes, arguing a NO would harm future generations.
A concerned citizen argues against the June 19 sales tax referendum, decrying rising taxes for education while criticizing accreditation as an expensive, overrated proxy for quality. He cites wasteful state and local programs, administration growth, and costly facilities, urging tighter budgeting and true educational value.
The line quotes Thomas Carlyle The remark suggests skepticism about using numbers to justify any claim The note presents a concise philosophical prompt on evidence and reasoning through figures.
Publication information for the Decatur Daily includes its afternoon weekday edition and weekend morning issues. Rates are listed for mail delivery and carrier delivery, with tax included and a note on misstatement of fact policy and grievance redress.
Norman Vincent Peale recalls his first job as a Cincinnati Enquirer newsboy in Greenville Ohio. He describes selling at street corners and in saloons, delivering papers door to door, and his ascent to cub reporter before becoming a minister. He celebrates enduring pride in being a newsboy.
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