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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1971
Page
4
The piece notes that mothers deserve special days yet recognize Mother's Day as every day. It reflects on moments from receiving backyard flowers to seeing a grown son's newfound responsibility and sincere appreciation for mothering.
The House Ways and Means Committee drafts a welfare plan to freeze state welfare costs and improve aid for the blind disabled and elderly with monthly payments rising to 140 in year two and 150 in year three for individuals. Couples would receive 200 monthly in year two and after. The plan requires work or training registration for recipients and scales benefits by income, aiming to cover families up to 4200 annually with phased reductions for higher earnings.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports J Edgar Hoover earned over 250000 in royalties from three books ghostwritten by FBI staff on government time. Proceeds allegedly went to Hoover and not to taxpayers. insiders note a 50,000 movie rights payment for Masters of Deceit.
In Dallas a Wallace fundraiser drew over 1000 to raise 40000 as Alabama governor George Wallace coyly hints at a 1972 presidential run. Observers note Wallace remains active in national politics with a planned Nashville dinner and renewed pub backing.
A letter from Frank J. Giblin of Decatur applauds Austin High School students for inaugurating Grandparents Appreciation Week starting May 14. He notes kinship loneliness in modern mobile society and urges national imitation of youth respect for the aged.
Local Decatur newspaper advertises publication details and contact, affirming prompt redress for grievances and outlining subscription rates by mail and carrier, with annual and monthly pricing and tax note. Includes establishment date 1912 and AP membership.
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