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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1972
Page
4
The piece laments American disengagement from Vietnam, arguing withdrawal equates to surrender. It decries the loss of thousands of young Americans, critiques two opposing factions, and contends the war was not meant to end in defeat.
The Miss Point Mallard pageant again invites entrants as scholarships totaling thousands of dollars are available regardless of winning the Miss Point Mallard title. The regional final could feed into the Miss America process, with many girls possibly earning scholarship grants and career training. Write to Mrs. Kathy Webb for an application and details.
The Morgan County Board of Registrars visits high schools to register 18 year olds for the May 2 primary, but editors urge broader efforts including rural outreach and targeted registration for elderly residents. The column stresses service as government and notes upcoming weather and editorial policy.
The article notes President Nixon announced two giant pandas, a male and a female, will arrive April 1 at the Washington Zoo. It explains pandas must learn mating behavior rather than inheriting it, raising questions about who taught the first pandas.
Decatur and Priceville Girl Scout troops thank the public for support of their first Girl Scout Saturday. They commend Mayor Charles Gunthorp tour guides from City Hall Bill Dukes Ray Nixon Clarence Hudson Gail Boyd Mrs Ann Coffey and Mrs Helen Collier. They also thank Mrs David Robinson Fred Underwood Allen Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Dr Betty Vaughan and Lee Sentell for slide presentation. Readily used facilities include Lakeview Elementary School auditorium cafeteria and gym.
American narcotics agents implicate Panama foreign minister Juan Tack and Moises Torrijos in a scheme to smuggle hundreds of pounds of heroin into the United States. Tack defends Panamanian efforts against hard drugs while Torrijos supports him.
Viewpoint notes NATO officials in Brussels disappointed as Moscow refuses to discuss balanced troop reductions with the alliance. The piece outlines Soviet hesitation amid questions of unilateral U.S. cuts, the Warsaw Pact strength, and potential wider peace implications in Europe.
Masthead for the Daily at Decatur Alabama printed by Tennessee Valley Printing Co lists founder editor W R Shelton and address P O Box 1527 with second class postage. It notes Associated Press membership and a grievance investigation policy with redress promise. Subscription rates for daily and Sunday mail and carrier delivery are provided with tax included.
In a discussion at the office a person excuses sin by claiming God will forgive on repentance. The speaker cites Romans 15 5 and warns against misperceiving God as only requiring harsh restrictions. True followers radiate joy, and seeking the kingdom of God brings manifold blessings.
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