Opinion Primaries Prompt Need For Better System
The piece argues the presidential primaries cost time and money, stresses flaws in the current system, and contemplates reforms such as a national primary or regional primaries. It notes leaders like Ehrenhalt and Udall urging changes, cites Gallup support, and discusses implications for party unity and democratic fairness. It also warns of risks if a drastic overhaul harms candidate viability or party cohesion. The article also urges local voters to register ahead of municipal elections and notes Morgan County registrar sessions on July 3 and 4.
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Alan Ehrenhalt
The
Congressional Quarterly
Thomas F. Eagleton
D Mo
White House
Congress
Senate
Morris K. Udall
D Ariz
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
Woodrow
Wilson
George McGovern
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Humphrey
Muskie
Wallace
Robert W. Packwood
R Ore
Packwood
Death Is As Close As Storage Room
A South Alabama youngster died while playing in a storage room with paint gasoline and other materials. The incident echoes past accidents involving Hart selle children and highlights the danger of volatile substances around children. Check storage areas to keep flammable materials out of reach.
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South Alabama
Hartselle
Meaning of the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man
The term reflects the idea that all people descend from Adam and form a single human family. It suggests a shared divine relationship through God as Creator, but the metaphor falters when applied to personal divinity. The Bible states, In Adam, highlighting human origin rather than literal divine paternity.
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God
Man
T. M
Adam
Jesus Christ
Earth
Heaven
Taxpayers Set for Drug Settlement Probe
Washington column reports the Justice Department plans a multimillion dollar settlement with Pfizer American Cyanamid Bristol Meyers Squibb and Upjohn over tetracycline patent fraud and alleged unlawful conspiracies. The deal would pay the Treasury and leave victims unpaid, sparking outrage over campaign fund influence and perceived taxpayer losses.
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ITT
Justice Department
Department
Pfizer
American Cyanimid
Bristol-Meyers
Squibb
Upjohn
John Mitchell
Nixon
Richard Kleindienst
Kleindienst
Mitchell
McLaren
Les Whitten
Field Day Thanks From Decatur Amateur Radio Club
The Decatur Amateur Radio Club thanks the 279th Signal Btn Company A under Captain Howard for support during Field Day. Proctor of the Civil Defense Unit, Bill Lewin, and Harry Rice of the Point Mallard Park Authority are thanked for site access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Decatur Amateur Radio Club
Howard
Howard Proctor
D.A.R.C
Morgan County
Bill Lewin
Harry Rice
Point Mallard Park
Field Day
Viewpoint on Busing Politics Ahead of Elections
Washington commentary by David Lawrence analyzes forced school busing and national desegregation standards. It argues Congress delays action despite Nixon requests, risks ongoing court-ordered desegregation, and ties busing to campaign dynamics while noting fiscal strains on districts and uncertain future standards.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
W R Shelton Founder Editor 1912 Local Printing Notice
Fragmentary OCR outlines a monthly newspaper listing founder editor and printing details. It references Tennessee Valley Printing and Alabama postal notice, with garbled rates and schedule fragments for daily and Sunday issues and rates.
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W. R. Shelton
The
Tennessee Valley Printing
INC
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Morgan County Board of Registrars
Billy Graham
Jack Anderson
Miles Lord
St. Paul. Minn
Richard McLaren
Justice Department Antitrust
Judge Lord
Lewis Bernstein
Bernstein
Treasury
Jack LeVant
Valley Forge
Delaware
Jamaica
LeVani
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Gustav Lundquist
Record Club of America
George Port
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Fredrick J. Bonfils
Decatur
Ala
John Connally
Hugo
Viewpoint
David Lawrence
Sond
Lindy Neers
Pedross
Ie Ee
Seagate
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