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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1972

Page

4

Growth centers urged to ease rural migration into healthier small cities

The Commission on Population Growth and the American Future calls for alternate growth centers and relocation aid to curb rural decline and suburban congestion. It favors expanding cities with 25 000 to 350 000 people, while urging regional cooperation, housing, and targeted planning to balance national growth and improve rural futures.

Commission On Jack Rosenthal The New York Times Commission Presidential Study Commission

Humphrey camp seeks showdown in key states

Secret Humphrey papers quote Ken O Donnell naming California Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania as the four big states that will decide the Democratic nomination. O Donnell argues labor backing and a weakening Nixon will shape the contest with the central issues of jobs and inflation.

Jack Anderson Washington Hubert Humphrey California Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Ken O’donnell John F. Kennedy Humphrey O’donnell Muskie

Wisconsin worry and Lawrence view on Humphrey progress

Viewpoint by David Lawrence notes Humphrey faces two problems with no progress. An internal memo urges campaign managers not to be deluded by favorable Wisconsin soundings. Wisconsin is independent with voters who resent being taken for granted and has a history of Republican crossover in primaries.

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1972 Campaign Year Analysis Mixed Across Parties

Column assesses 1972 campaign dynamics with Democratic aspirants, Republican struggles, and presidential power tensions. It notes Congress gridlock, presidential vs congressional authority, and projected district strengths for Muskie McGovern and others amid a campaign year backdrop.

Why Have Church Bells Ceased Across the Land

A reader asks why church bells stopped and whether bells drew people to worship. The responder notes bells faded amid urban noise and ordinances and argues true appeal comes from committed Christian life, not bells or amenities.

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