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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1972

Page

4

Alabama's Second Sheriff's Boys Ranch Planned at Punkin Center

Opinion urges public support for Morgan County drove to build Alabama’s second sheriff’s boys ranch in Punkin Center. Decatur Kiwanis will host a pancake fundraiser at Decatur High School offering unlimited plates for one dollar to raise funds for the project.

North Alabama Sheriff's Boys Punkin Center Morgan Morgan County Decatur High School Decatur Kiwanis Club Decatur High

Redus Collier Remembered For Empathy And Growth

The city mourns Redus Collier whose work built Mutual Savings Life Insurance into a leading Alabama firm. He dedicated himself to community development, leadership, and giving to others, helping create employment across the state. A longtime friend to many, he inspired with salesmanship and civic generosity.

Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company Alabama Mutual Savings Redus Collier BCS

NASA weighs solid booster shift for Space Shuttle

NASA proposes moving from liquid to solid fuel boosters after tests show lower cost and risk with solids. Officials stress safety requires extensive testing before adoption though historical liquid propulsion has kept all astronauts safe. The piece notes a looming tax deadline of 29 days and urges careful tax return preparation.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS _and~ Space Administration Space—Agency NASA Uncle Sam

U S Pacific Empire in Flux Under Renewed Scrutiny

A New York Times overview notes Washington governs a scattered Micronesia including Hawaii Guam and Samoa. It warns of a haphazard empire amid possible post Vietnam shifts and U N trusteeship reforms.

C. L. Sulzberger New York Times News Service Honolulu Asia United States Pacific Hawaii Union Alaska Aleutians Soviet Siberia Japan Oceania U.S.A Guam U.S American Samoa Midway Wake United Nations Micronesia

Primaries expose Democratic solidarity gaps in two contests

Viewpoint notes that New Hampshire and Florida primaries reveal competing aims rather than unified party stance. Candidates show personal ambition and posturing on issues, with some labeled conservative and others liberal, affecting how the party presents itself ahead of the November vote.

Washington New Hampshire Florida

Democratic party in 1972 faces rifts and nominating battle

The Decatur Daily discusses upcoming Democratic national nomination, potential Wallace influence, and splits between southern and northern wings. It notes antiwar and tax plank expectations, possible late Kennedy draft, and a convention showdown among Wallace, Humphrey, and liberal factions.

Indochina George Wallace Alabama Gov. Wallace Sen Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Sen Humphrey

Should I Quit My Job to Preach or Witness at Work

Billy Graham argues Christians need not abandon their professions to serve God. He cites Paul as example and says all believers are witnesses first, with pastors as primary preachers. A Christian should be Christian first, then in their vocation, proclaiming God’s love and grace to the world.

Carlos G. Camacho Guam U.S Vietnam Okinawa U.N Washington London Paris Solomons Gilbert and Ellica Islands Willy D.F Paul Christ

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