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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1971
Page
5
The article sketches the distant origins of team play as prehistoric tribesmen used clubs and spears, suggesting the emergence of competitive activity from ancient hunting and social games. It frames sports as a long lineage beginning in primeval times.
A survey explores why nations engage in war to avenge personal wrongs such as a stolen wife and the influence of witchdoctors. It considers cultural beliefs and motives behind deadly quarrels between groups.
University of Michigan researchers spearhead the Correlates of War project funded by NSF with a 149000 grant to map 150 years of conflict. The effort defines wars, builds statistics, and tests theories to uncover patterns that predict war or peace.
A 25 year conflict in Indochina has killed over 280000 allied troops and cost over 135 billion dollars, shaping US foreign policy and French decline. The piece traces French entry and US escalation through decades, noting American war casualties and comparisons with World War II and Korea.
Gov. George C. Wallace U.S. presidential plans face hurdles as Alabama lawmakers consider letting voters choose electors in primaries. The State Democratic Executive Committee, loyal to the national party, may still pick electors for 1972, risking legal challenges and constitutional limits.
Two freshmen from Morgan and Limestone counties say the House showed independence from Gov. Wallace and a willingness to compromise. They praise Speaker Sage Lyons and predict a productive session ahead, while noting debates over road funding and broader political implications remain.
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