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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1973
Page
4
Eight gunmen seized control at the Saudi embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, killed two American diplomats and Belgium’s chargé d’affaires, then released after pledges from the Sudanese government they would not be executed. The incident began Sunday morning with the eight establishing a standoff and taking other hostages.
The board of trustees at Auburn University gains Bob Harris filling the vacancy after Redus Collier’s death. Harris, a Alabama Senate veteran, is praised for qualifications and dedication to the university and state. The Caddell Shanks Moore Murphree law firm links to Harris and to John Caddell of Alabama’s board.
The writer condemns terrorism and urges swift punishment for eight murder suspects, warning against pledges against execution and recalling freed Black Septemberists who escaped trial after hijackings. The text argues terror grows until decisive action ends it and notes past airline hijackings prompted preventive measures.
Local prep rivals Austin's Black Bears and West Morgan's Rebels prepare for state tournament play in their divisions. Both squads boast strong coaching, student support, and hopeful communities awaiting a championship bid. Only one can win the crown, but both teams have earned their shot.
Ross Perot plans a million dollar media push to win back small investors and steer the public to DuPont Glore Forgan. He aims to rebuild trust in Wall Street with conservative buying guidance while pursuing a major New York welfare computer contract.
A brief line notes a playful remark about a silly laugh attributed to Catuls, highlighting a whimsical moment without further context or details.
Defense testimony begins on how the government's secret classification system affects first amendment rights in the Ellsberg Russo Pentagon Papers case. The defense aims to show improper classification and separate the statutes from classification, while the government argues top secret labels govern national defense and theft implications.
The Daily of Decatur Alabama notes misstatement policy and grievance redress while detailing publication ownership by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc. and W R Shelton as founder editor from 1912 to 1924. It lists mailing addresses P O Box 1527 Decatur AL 35601 and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including carrier and trade zone pricing.
A reader asks about church attendance under parental pressure and sermon value. Billy Graham affirms parental guidance as biblical training, notes sermons aim to share scriptures, and urges asking God for personal faith to gain life lessons from experiences.
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