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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
4
A reader argues Alabama 72 deaths stem from speed and alcohol rather than bridges. The piece cites tragic crashes near bridges and urges careful driving, noting Lions Clubs raise funds for sight conservation while warning that awareness is fleeting and prevention rests on safer behavior.
The passage asserts salvation comes only by faith in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work on the Cross. It describes two paths to God through fear of judgment or love for God's mercy, emphasizing repentance from sin and turning to Christ for eternal life. It cites Paul on the terror of the Lord and the love of Christ constraining believers.
The Supreme Court opens the way for the death penalty to be imposed by juries and for executions to resume after years of delay. The ruling leaves unresolved whether capital punishment violates the Eighth Amendment and calls for a definitive ruling on whether executions are humane or cruel.
Regional residents will select a local entrant to represent Point Mallard in the Mississippi Alabama area Miss Alabama contest next month. The winner will carry the title Miss Point Mallard and perform a talent as part of the pageant.
Service Lauded JUDGE JAMES H. CROW JR. resigns after 20 years as director of governmental and civic affairs Southeast at Monsanto. A former jurist in circuit and county courts, he leaves an indelible mark on company policy and plans new professional endeavors.
Washington hush hush memo details Muskie Kosygin and Gromyko talks in Moscow. Kosygin pressed Israel settlement charges while Muskie urged balanced security and peace. Embassy summary allegedly differed from Muskie notes, prompting GOP criticism by Gerald Ford.
David Lawrence notes militant demonstrators failed to shut the government but caused considerable disruption in Washington. Thousands stayed home, traffic blocked briefly, debris littered streets, and troops remained present as police arrested over 7,000 with 4,000 soldiers aiding.
The entry shows the Decatur Daily masthead with founder editor R Shelton spanning 1912 to 1924 and subscription rates listing daily and Sunday recurrences. It notes address details in Decatur Alabama, publishing and delivery terms, and pricing for domestic and outside trade.
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