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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1973
Page
4
Opinion piece lauds Austin High School blood drive on Thursday seeking to set a national high school sponsorship record and raise 1200 pints between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. It notes Morgan County relies on annual donations and urges local participation to save lives.
University of Alabama data show Morgan County with two thirds of Madison County population but two thirds of its retail sales. Madison posted 321.6 million while Morgan logged 215 million, up 14.8 percent from 1971, second only to Marshall County’s 15.8 percent gain. The report suggests Morgan shoppers may be drawn to Morgan stores rather than Madison County.
New York politics move from low to high comedy as Wagner outmaneuvers a Rockefeller Rose deal leaving him positioned as a liberal candidate for 1969 mayoral race. Wagner uses publicity to stay on the liberal line while Marchi Biaggi and Beame vie for conservative Democratic votes.
A brief reflection on the saying he that is not with me is against me from the Bible. The phrase appears to evoke a division between supporters and adversaries within Christian teaching.
Billy Graham discusses Jesus teaching in Matthew 5 31 32 on divorce noting that marital unfaithfulness can justify separation. He emphasizes adultery as the sole biblical ground allowed by God for breaking the marriage bond and warns against continued sin.
Federal Marshal Lloyd Grimm was wounded at Wounded Knee and reported in serious but stable condition after surgery. Negotiators said they remain willing to meet AIM leaders to pursue a peaceful settlement as gunfire continued at the besieged village in South Dakota.
Four Air Force officers held a press conference at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery about postwar life. Capt Wayne O Smith and Col John S Finlay III joined Maj Kenneth Fisher and Capt Leon F Ellis Jr in addressing reporters.
The Citizens Advisory Board on Election Reform submitted its report to Lt. Governor Jere Beasley on March 23 proposing updates to Alabama election rules. Recommendations include purging dead voters, simplifying registration, listing presidential candidates on ballots, and improving uniformity, education, absentee voting, and contest procedures. The board calls for a revised code published in a handbook and a state office to ensure uniform interpretation, urging lawmakers to prioritize reform in the upcoming session.
The Nixon administration must address ongoing complaints and public concerns as it proceeds with policy actions and responses. Officials emphasize steady defense of administrative decisions amid scrutiny from various groups and media.
A brief note on W. R B. Shelton in an item dated March 27, 1973 cites his role as founder editor from 1912 to 1924. It references his association with AP NYT News Service Congressional Quarterly News Service and Universal Science News, Inc.
Washington insiders warn of moves to politicize CIA estimates under James Schlesinger. The Office of National Estimates may be reoriented to align with Nixon and Kissinger, drawing concern from Richard Helms who fears loss of professional dissent.
The Decatur Daily lists founder editor W. R. Shelton from 1912 to 1924 and publishes afternoons Monday to Friday with Saturday and Sunday mornings. The paper is by Tennessee Valley Printing Co inc and provides subscription rates by mail and carrier with tax included.
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