Valley flood tale praises TVA and recovery efforts
In a nationwide opinion piece residents in the eastern United States face postdisaster recovery from floods power outages and shortages. The author credits federal planners and local leaders for creating the Tennessee Valley Authority as a means to harness flood power for a better future. The piece lauds the TVA and the enduring resilience of communities like Rapid City S D and others across the seven states.
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United States
Tennessee Valley Authority
Alabama Youth Need Your Help
A tornado damaged the Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch at Selma, with $4500 in losses. Donations are urged to aid the ranch and a Morgan County facility, run by the public. Executive director Don Acton seeks gifts by mail. The Alabama Jaycees will assist with tag sales and fundraisers in North Alabama.
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Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch
Selma
Morgan County
Don Acton
Boys Ranch
Sheriffs Boys Ranch
Ala
Alabama Jaycees
Alabama
Maryland Governor Mandel Pushes Federal Gun Control After Wallace Attempt
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel told a congressional subcommittee that Marylands strict handgun laws could not have prevented the attempted assassination of Alabama Governor George Wallace. He urged federal action to restrict handgun sales, noting the shooter bought a Milwaukee handgun and crossed state lines. Mandel argued handguns are a national problem and warned no sure way exists to prevent future tragedies.
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Washington
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Congressional
Alabama
George Wallace
George C. Wallace
FBI
Milwaukee
Wis
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Mandel
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Congress
Johnson pressured Hanoi to negotiate Vietnam peace says column
Anderson reports Pentagon Papers reveal Lyndon Johnson sought to prod North Vietnam by selective bombing to force talks. Johnson later cited excerpts to justify his stance while omitting embarrassing parts. Nixon also released sensitive notes on Kissinger talks, sparking critique of state secrecy and executive power. The piece argues such secrecy harms policy transparency.
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Washington
Pentagon
Lyndon Johnson
Hanoi
Vietnam
Johnson
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
U.S
DRV
Kosygin
Ndon
Farm Day Set By Lawrence CC Farm Day
Moulton Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host Farm Day with over 100 business and professional attendees. The program begins at 8 a.m. and will tour Lawrence County farms to showcase the county's top industry, with plans to visit Ward Gillespie Midway Herschel Spurell L O Roberson Mr Hope and J D Steadman Hatton.
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Moulton
Moulton-Lawrence County
Viewpoint on McGovern and 1972 election platform
David Lawrence assesses the 1972 Democratic nomination race centering on George McGovern, noting his delegate lead and the upcoming Miami Beach platform. He highlights key issues for voters including Vietnam, domestic policy, inflation, wage and price controls, expansion of world trade, and job creation, while predicting intense campaign debates on welfare taxes busing and education reform.
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Washington
George McGovern
South Dakota
Miami Beach
Vietnam
Nixon
Decatur Daily Ad Rates and Address Notes
The Decatur Daily operates under W R Shelton founder editor with Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc in Decatur Alabama. It lists second class postage, Associated Press membership, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with carrier and trade zone options. Includes mailing address and tax notes.
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W. R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
MAM
Mobile County Grand Jury Finds No Indictments in Prichard Case
Mobile County Grand Jury investigated alleged irregularities by Prichard city officials and found the evidence warranted no action. The report released Monday described some actions as highly controversial but did not pursue indictments.
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Mobile. Ala
Mobile County
Prichard City
What You Can Do With Your Free Time for God
A housewife seeks guidance to use weekly free time to serve God. Emphasizes helping sick people, addressing the shortage of Sunday School teachers, and aiding hospitals with nurses aides. Urges offering companionship to lonely elderly and following the Bible's instruction to do all tasks with all one’s might.
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