Spirit of America Festival Gains National Recognition
The Spirit of America Festival, near Independence Day, earns national praise from Freedoms Foundation and the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Decatur is named a key site, with awards, a $45,000 ARBC grant, and emphasis on patriotism over carnival fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Alabama
Decatur
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Spirit of America
Point Mallard
George Washington
Bicentennial Commission
South
Jere Beasley
Doug Benton
America
Washington
Nixon
Congress
ARBC
David J. Mahoney
The
United States
Young Winners of Freedoms Foundation
Demos Get Convention Phone Service At Bargain Rates
Washington reports friction over Miami convention phone service as AT&T, ITT linked bidders contend for the contract. AT&T offered to supply lines if 1972 bills were paid, then proposed a much lower price around 75000 dollars, while an ITT affiliated firm bid 1.7 million, sparking sharp exchanges between lawyers and party officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
At&t
ITT
Democratic National Committee
Miami
General Communications & Electronics of
Nashville
Tenn
Independent Company
Dick Murphy
Southern Bell
Opinion on Alabama Unemployment Law Bias in 1971 Amendment
A reader laments Alabama’s unemployment law, quoting a 1971 amendment that bars benefits if employment was left voluntary without good cause connected to the work. The writer argues this clause unfairly denies aid to workers like construction laborers facing temporary, project-based layoffs and urges voter action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaty St
Athens
Ala
Decatur Daily
Alabama
Circuit Court
Viewpoint on McGovern delegates and voter support
The piece argues McGovern delegates may reflect party maneuvering rather than broad voter backing. It notes regional split over his positions on busing and welfare, suggests unions and local leaders are unsettled, and contrasts McGovern with Humphrey as the race shifts toward a center position and broader electorate concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. McGovern
Michigan
George Wallace
South Dakota
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Democratic Party
Florida
McGovern
Misstated Fact Notice From Alabama Daily Publisher
Local Decatur publication notes misstatement of fact policy and commitment to full investigation with prompt redress. It outlines subscription rates, daily and Sunday package, and mailing details under Tennessee Valley Printing Co.
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W. R. Shelton
Decatur Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing CO
IIC
P.O
Decatur
Ala
the Daily
Will and desire bridge to the kingdom of God
The dialogue argues that entering the kingdom hinges on the will, not intellect. It claims sincere desire shows salvation has begun, citing biblical urges to surrender the heart over the mind and stressing that God wants your will. You are described as one step from the kingdom, exactly the length of your will.
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A. W
Schopenhauer
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Erwin Weder
Highland Manufacturing and Sales
Weber
Phil Crane
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