Editorial warns Decatur Athens Airport growth needs planning
The Air Transport Association predicts 1973 will see over 200 million flyers and more than 1 billion in freight, prompting concerns about land space at Decatur Athens Airport as Calhoun Junior College and the airport expand. It urges proactive planning to avoid Jetport overcrowding, citing examples like Memphis and Atlanta.
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Air Transport Association
America
Decatur- Athens
John C. Calhoun Junior College
Decatur
Calhoun
Memphis
Atlanta
Wallace
Air Force
Pentagon
United States
Soviet Union
China
Defense Department
Morgan County Voters Weigh One Cent Education Tax
Voters in Morgan County decide tomorrow on a temporary one cent sales tax to fund a quality education program for girls in Decatur and Morgan County. Proponents urge parental support for children’s learning while opponents raise concerns about waste and permanent taxation. The piece also notes needs for long range studies for the airport and junior college growth.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Should B 1 Bomber Be Built Debated in Congress
Congressional Quarterly surveys the B 1 bomber proposal, weighing benefits like faster takeoff and greater payload against costs and a modernized B 52. Pro argues for renewal of deterrence role and triad adequacy, while Con questions need, use, and eventual expense.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Air Force
United States
U.S
Vietnam
Congressional Quarterly Inc
Taxpayer letter blasts local taxes and school spending
Claude T. Bates of Hartselle writes to public forum voicing opposition to higher taxes for schools and local projects. He cites waste, payroll cuts, and a hazardous landfill plan near Flint Creek, urging prudent tax management and accountability from leaders. He warns he may write again if published.
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Lee St
Tenn River
Flint Creek
Hartselle
AP News Roundup From June 18 1973
AP News items dated Monday June 18 1973 cover national events with briefs from the Associated Press circulating to The New York Times News Service and Congressional Quarterly clients.
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Congressional Quarterly
Brezhnev Visit Seen As Consolation In Turbulent Washington
James Reston of the New York Times notes Brezhnev’s U S trip offers a calm amid Watergate fear and domestic scandal. The piece compares Khrushchev’s 1959 visit, Berlin tensions, and Sputnik with Brezhnev’s approach to trade and diplomacy. Washington faces political strain yet seeks stability through renewed U S Soviet dialogue.
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NEW York Times News Service
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Eisenhower
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Britain
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Moscow
Germany
Japan
No Whitewash For Brezhnev
Anthony Lewis argues Watergate coverage will not be eclipsed by Brezhnev’s Washington visit. John Dean's testimony stands central as the public seeks to cleanse the presidency and hold leaders to account.
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New York Times News Service
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Washington
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Brezhnev
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Leonid Brezhnev
White House
Dean
Mary McGrory
Washington Star
Daniel Ellsberg
John Ehrlichman
Ellsberg
Matt Byrne
Ronald Ziegler
Senate
Richard Nixon
United States
Answering despair with faith in God's enduring kingdom
Billy Graham argues that despite world turmoil and fear the Bible promises a purposeful ending. He cites Luke 21 26 and Christ's prayer Thy kingdom come as grounds for hope, asserting God's intervention in history and a final unending kingdom that conquers despair.
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J. W
Babel
Jefferson Quote on Republican Government Momentum
A noted remark by Thomas Jefferson states that a republican government is slow to move but, once in motion, gains irresistible momentum. The aphorism reflects on cautious beginning and powerful subsequent drive in governance.
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Thomas Jefferson
Decatur Daily publication details and subscription rates
The Decatur Daily notes it is published by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc in Decatur Alabama with editions Monday through Sunday. It lists misstatement policy and offers prompt redress and explains subscription rates by mail and carrier with tax included.
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