Opinion America Must Accept Shuttle Challenge
The piece argues for continued funding of NASA’s space shuttle program at Redstone Arsenal, warning that halting or downgrading the program would curb national technological and scientific development. It highlights spinoff benefits to medicine, chemistry, agriculture, and industry, urging Congress to meet the challenge and sustain exploration.
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Congress
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Redstone Arsenal
Court Decision To Study Death Penalty Overdue
The Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of the death penalty amid debate over whether capital punishment is cruel and inhumane. Proponents assert punishment fits crimes, while critics note irreversibility and question its effect on crime rates. A mandatory life sentence may serve as an alternative.
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Supreme Court
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Phil Hart
D-Mich
Senate
UND Summer School Sees Odd Application Reason
A University of North Dakota summer program for high school juniors received an unusual reason on one applicant saying they attend to realize a 36 24 36 figure. The item highlights questions about how applicants express motivation for academic programs.
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University of North Dakota
Next War To Be War
The piece notes that publication of the Pentagon Papers by The New York Times and others has likely prevented undeclared future wars. It claims Congress will demand full understanding and oversight next time before any such action.
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New York Times
Pentagon
Vietnam
Congress
Bill Would Fund Alabama Drug Abuse Division
Alabama lawmakers consider a $200000 appropriation to create a drug abuse division in the attorney general office. The unit would employ eight fulltime investigators to aid local police and update on illegal drugs and laws. Atty Gen Bill Baxley supports better training to keep cases from being dismissed.
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Alabama
Bob Harris
Bill Baxley
Sen
Harris
Atty
Gen
Baxley
Boyle Campaign Financing By Underlings Blamed In 1968 Win
Senate Labor subcommittee cites evidence United Mine Workers boss Tony Boyle funded his 1968 re election with contributions from hired officials who were later given salary increases equal to their donations the pattern mirrored in a broader probe of the union. Patrols and wage actions tied to Boyle's apparatus are under scrutiny.
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Washington
Senate Labor Subcommittee
United Mine Workers
Tony Boyle
Boyle
Jack Yablonski
Labor Department
Subcommittee
Rank and File
Union Treasury
Jerry Feder
Edward L. Carey
UMW
Meaning of Seek First the Kingdom and Work
Billy Graham explains that Jesus' promise to seek first the kingdom means God provides opportunities to earn life’s necessities. The New Testament, especially II Thessalonians 3:6-10, stresses industry and self support and notes that those who will not work should not eat.
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Jesus
C. G
Paul
Jesus Christ
Legal War Powers Aide Sees Vietnam Action as Legal
Viewpoint by David Lawrence notes critics call Vietnam war illegal but Griswold argues it is legal under constitutional executive power. He cites Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and limited war declarations history. warns declaration would trigger broad domestic controls and international complications with Red China and the Soviet Union.
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Washington
United States
Indochina
Erwin N. Griswold
U.S
Congress
Gulf of Tonkin
Vietnam
Red China
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
Griswold
U.S. Senate
NATO
Treaty Organization
Johnson
South Vietnam
Nixon
Decatur Daily publisher and subscription notes
The Decatur Daily outlines its publisher W R Shelton 1912 to 1924 and notes subscription rates by mail and carrier for daily and Sunday editions with annual and monthly pricing and delivery details. It also states membership in the Associated Press and a grievance investigation policy.
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W. R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing CO Inc
ALA
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