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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1973
Page
3
A dense TV grid listing programs across a full day including Bible programs like Story of Jesus and telethons. Entries cover children shows such as Bugs Bunny Sesame Street and The Phantom of the Country Music Hall, plus sports and variety programs with stations and times.
At the United Nations in Panama City the United States signaled a veto of anti American resolutions as Panama and Peru urge U S sovereignty over the Panama Canal Zone. Scali indicated Nixon authorization but offered no firm commitment while Latin American ministers criticized U S policy. Ecuador Chile and Argentina pressed concerns as Britain faced a Falklands dispute challenge.
Central and area churches host gospel singing at multiple venues including East Acre Community Center Conway Baptist Church and Harmony Grove Church. A St Patrick's Day Feast is planned at Deer Springs Baptist Church with carry out. Public talks at First Church of Christ Scientist and a Spiritual Life Conference at Antioch Methodist attract attendees. Community groups set revivals, seminars, and civic meetings across Decatur and Danville areas.
The Nixon administration asks Congress to end several passenger routes including The Floridian from Chicago to Miami with Decatur Alabama on the line. The DOT report says the train and four others suffer heavy losses and light patronage, with ICC veto not allowed but potential delays in discontinuance. A Decatur schedule change takes effect April 29 with The Floridian stopping at 11:10 p.m. southbound and 4:35 a.m. northbound.
Quarterfinal NCAA game 1 vs 5 in the 35th tournament and first round NIT game 19 in the 36th tournament at Madison Square Garden. Pro bowling tour $80 000 Ebonite Open in Toledo Ohio. Train timetable shows Decatur stop 11 10 a.m. and Chicago return 3 10 p.m. via Nashville and Louisville. The TOP report states The Floridian lost nearly 4 million in 1972.
Chi Chi Rodriguez and Bob Rosburg face Jim Colbert and Lee Pier in a CBS Golf Classic quarterfinal. The Phoenix 150 at FasTrack International Speedway in Arizona is slated for 4 p.m. local time.
Aries through Pisces are outlined with daily guidance and cautions. The column notes personal growth, career timing, and relationship tensions, urging restraint, patience, and awareness of others in various signs.
The Morgan County Court in Equity directs publication in Decatur Daily for Carolyn Hensley v William Hensley requiring answer by April 9, 1973. Probate notices announce administration for Hattie Alexander Nelson and Stanley A Wilson with claims due per law.
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