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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1971

Page

4

Population growth sparks demand for family planning study

A Gallup survey for Planned Parenthood World Population shows broad support for birth control and sex education, with 87 percent calling population growth a problem now or by 2000 and 71 percent backing birth control services for unmarried 18 year olds. It notes higher concern among educated and younger adults and suggests policy action to plan family size amid projected population doubling by 2000.

America Gallup U. S Research Department of Planned Parenthood- World Population Family Planning Advertising Council

Embrace new purpose: use time for growth and service

A reader advises a homemaker to seek meaningful activity within her means. If supported by her husband, she should develop talents, read widely including the Bible, learn new skills, and serve through church work to find purpose.

A. F Jesus Christ

Ethnic humor and lines between laughter and malice debated

FCC commissioner Robert E. Lee defended the Frito Bandito as a cartoon character while noting the difficulty of separating humor from offense in broadcasting. Sixty nine House members sponsor nonbinding legislation railing at stereotypes of Poles Jews Italians Mexicans and other groups. He recalled Amos n Andy and The Goldbergs as examples of ethnic humor that crossed a line.

Federal Communications Robert E. Lee Lee Washington Bandito FCC Congress Amos Andy The Goldbergs Senate Europe Kosygin Ussr Muskie

Laotian Prince and Army Chief Named in Viet Heroin Trade

Washington Merry-Go-Round identifies a Laotian prince and Laotian Army Commander as top heroin traffickers for U S troops in South Vietnam. The piece cites Steele and Murphy congressional findings alleging CIA involvement via Air America and a crackdown, detailing opium routes, processing in Vientiane, and shipments into South Vietnam.

Jack Anderson Washington U. S South Vietnam Central Intelligence Agency Bob Steele D—Conn Morgan Murphy D—Iii House Foreign Affairs Committee Steele CIA Air America Laos Vientiane House Foreign Affairs Tom Morgan D.pa Burma Ban Bouei Sai Ouan Rathikoun U.S Gen. Rathikoun Southeast Asia Laois Prince Boun Oun Saigon Tansonhut Than Thien Kheim Steels Rathikoon Turkey S. M. Mustard

Soliloquy by HiGo and Cat Kit Production Notes

Fragmentary note from The Decatur Daily about cat kits and publication details. Mentions founder-editor W. R. Shelton, 1912 to 1924 tenure, Associated Press and other affiliations, and misstatements of pact as intentional. Contains postal and subscription text fragments.

Decatur Daily W. R. Shelton

Viewpoint on Capitol Hill protests disrupt communication

David Lawrence notes antiwar demonstrations in Washington hinder official work. He cites an incident in Sen. John G. Tower's office where protesters caused a chaotic scene before police arrived. Authorities vow to curb disturbances while preserving free speech.

Washington National Capital Capitol Hill John G. Tower Republican Texas Vietnam Southeast Asia Congress

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