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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1973
Page
4
Washington reports that the SACB faces demise as funding ends. House Internal Security Chair Richard H. Schord proposes a Federal Employe Security and Appeals Commission to screen federal job candidates for loyalty. The SACB’s 22 year history is seen as undermined by a poorly drawn 1950 act.
An unpublished study claims 90 percent of South Vietnam’s costs to sustain President Thieu over four years were covered by U S taxpayers. The Indochina Resource Center says in 1972 South Vietnam raised only 140 million of its revenue with 310 million subsidized by U S presence. The draft report questions why America would fund multiple governments, urging cuts except for humanitarian aid.
Governor Wallace announces Champion International’s second Courtland paper plant expansion. The project will push total investment near 200 million, creating more payrolls while preserving wood supply. Champion touts pollution controls and river cleanups, framing the firm as a strong North Alabama asset and neighbor.
The Watergate bugging case grows in complexity and significance as sentences loom. The piece argues the public deserves full disclosure, but predicts limited information from higher political levels and possible presidential pardons for the seven defendants.
Residents consider two potential one hundred year flood events after back to back heavy rainfall. Officials urge calm and monitor river gauges as crews assess damage and prepare emergency plans.
A pithy assertion by Fredrick J. Bonfils states that fulfillment leads to stagnation, challenging the idea of contentment as ultimate success. It contrasts ambition with satisfaction and invites reflection on purpose, happiness, and perpetual striving.
A letter from Edna L. Carter praises Governor Wallace as a humble, honest leader who worked hard through college and deserves support. She disputes editorials labeling him negative and urges pride in his dedication to Alabama. She foresees potential national leadership and cites Dick Cavett’s praise.
In Decatur Alabama March 23 1973 The Decatur Daily reports alarm over presidential reductions in medical funding. Cuts hit Community Mental Health Center private funding NIMH training Allied Health manpower Public Health training Research training and Health manpower overall. Nursing leaders urge contacting Senators Sparkman Allen and Representative Bob Jones to oppose the cuts. Judy Wright chairs legislation for the Nursing Students Association at John C Calhoun College.
A discussion on loyalty security for federal civilian workers questions broad application, citing Executive Order 10450 and court rulings. It argues against universal oaths and large background checks, citing due process, constitutional rights, and potential chilling effects on political expression.
The notice outlines publication history from 1912 to 1924 in Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc. It states misstatement policy and grievance redress procedures. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier for daily and Sunday editions and monthly charges including sales tax.
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