Convenience urged to reform voter registration system
The Morgan County Board of Registrars faces criticism after a federal judge ruled a Decatur man could vote despite not meeting Alabama residency rules. The column argues registration should be allowed any day, year round, to be a convenience, not a chore, and calls for changes to the registrar system. It notes 75 others became eligible due to the ruling and highlights frustration with May registration days. State Senator Bob Harris has shown interest in reform.
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Morgan County Board of Registrars
Decatur
Alabama
Morgan County
Board of Registrars
Bob Harris
TRVA Urges New Rail Bridge Across Tennessee River
The Tennessee River Valley Association plans a new rail bridge in Decatur after Coast Guard and TVA tests. The 110 year old span has seen four barge collisions in 1971 and again this year, threatening hazardous spills with a 173 foot clearance versus the 350 foot standard.
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Tennessee River Valley Association
Decatur
TRVA
Barrett C. Shelton
Shelton
Coast Guard
TVA
Trva Board of Directors
Southern Railroad
Tennessee River
Roger Roznoski
U.S. Coast Guard
Nashville
Roznoski
L. R. Hixon
Knoxville
Secret data bank flags health risks for insurance seekers
Washington report reveals the Medical Information Bureau in Boston maintains health records on over 11 million individuals. About 760 life insurers access the data, which flags applicants with medical impairments for higher premiums, denial, or waivers.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Boston
Medical Information Bureau
MIB
J. Henry Smith
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Congress
Smith
United States
Canada
Nixon Faces Vietnam Crisis as Power Remains His Alone
The piece discusses President Nixon’s sole decision making in Vietnam, contrasting constitutional powers with historical precedents. It notes the secrecy of his Monday night address following hours with security advisers and questions the scope of executive war powers. It also covers SALT talks progress and a personal exchange between Nixon and Brezhnev resolving a roadblock on submarine missiles.
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Tom Wicker
New York Times News Service
New York
New York Times
William Rogers
Europe
National Security Council
Nixon
Vietnam
Hanoi
Richard Nixon
Southeast Asia
Abraham Lincoln
Union
Lincoln
Kremlin
Leonid Brezhnev
United States
U.S. Navy
R. B. Allison
K. A. Trusov
Allison
Washington
U. S
Brezhnev
ministers balance gospel and social reform in democratic society
The speaker argues ministers must address social injustices while maintaining the gospel. He cites historical reformers like Wesleys and Booths, warns against secular methods, and calls for harmonizing spiritual laws with social action to preserve morals and sacred values.
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Ezekiel
Israel
City Could Benefit From Nashville Plan
The Booster Club of Metropolitan Nashville promotes cross city ties with a two day caravan to thank neighboring communities for trading with Nashville. Decatur officials are urged to create a similar chamber program to highlight local business, industry and recreation. The Point Mallard complex adds appeal for visitors from surrounding counties.
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Booster Club
Metropolitan
Nashville
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Point Mallard
Decatur Nashville
Birmingham
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Jackson
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