Congress Golf Prize Scandal Taints Talcott Lobbyist Ties
Washington report details Rep. Burt Talcott and Rep. Roger Zion overseeing gifts from lobbyists for the First Annual Congressional Golf Tournament. Companies and trade groups donated prizes from Abbott Labs to Uniroyal, with gifts prompting warnings and a late gala at Andrews Air Force Base. Senator Paul Fannin and Rep. Rousselot pursued prizes. Rep. Harold Collier canceled the event amid concerns.
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Washington
Talcott
John. Hunt
R-N.j
Anderson
Abbott Labs
American Can
Celanese
Fairchild Industries
General Tire
Goodrich
Goodyear
Gulf Oil
Humble Oil
Japan Air Lines
Lockheed
Magnavox
Marriott Hotels
Northrop
Northwest Orient
Olin
Ralston Purina
Raytheon
Squibb
Uniroyal
Zion
William Dickinson
R-Ala
Russell Company
Paul Fannin
R-Ariz
Harold Collier
R-Ill
Burning Tree
Andrews Air Force Base
Andrews
U.S. Independent Telephone Association
Editorial urging liquor sales to boost Decatur economy
Ronald Baraglia argues Morgan County should legalize alcoholic beverage sales and restrict licenses to fund schools without raising property taxes. He cites tax revenue from gasoline purchases, tourism, and trade with Huntsville, claiming benefits to Decatur’s economy and residents.
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Decatur
Ala
Decatur Daily
Morgan County
City Commission
The Worth of Man Beyond Money and Matter
An author argues against valuing humanity by chemistry or economics. They cite atomic energy estimates of over 500 million dollars per pound, then reference the parable of the shepherd and the sheep, Romans 5, and the cross to stress intrinsic worth through divine love rather than material worth.
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Washington
Charles Rangel
D-N.y
ITT
CIA
Chile
Salvadore Allende
Richard Kleindienst
Rangel
Spencer Oliver
Nixon
Pat Buchanan
Buchanan
Oliver
Jesus
Germany
Paul
Christ
Nixon reshuffles insiders as Watergate crisis lingers
The piece critiques President Nixon as reshuffling Cabinet and White House staff without a true shift in power. It cites Haig and Connally taking new roles, calls the White House a shambles, and questions whether Nixon grasped the scandal’s bottom and needed independent voices.
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New York Times News Service
New York
Nixon
San Francisco
White House
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Dean
Connally
Big John
Alexander Haig
Worry Kissinger
Richardson
Haig
Ruckelshaus
Bobby Baker
Harry Shan
Vienna
Congress
Mitchell
Stans
State Department
Decatur Daily Publication Details and Rates
The Decatur Daily lists founder editor W R Shelton 1912 to 1924 and describes publication by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc. It notes mailing address Decatur Alabama 35601 and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with carrier delivery prices and tax included.
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W. R. Shelton
Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Printing CO Inc
Decatur. Ala
Chamber seminars aim to boost tourism economy
Editorial urges participation in tourist seminars by Decatur Chamber of Commerce members and service stations. It notes a communication gap as no station representatives attended the session and predicts higher flows of travelers after the Interstate Bridge over the Tennessee River opens later this year. Chamber programs seek broader member involvement and regional marketing benefits.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee River
Chamber
Bridge Across River Long Time In Coming
Motorists will soon drive from Nashville to north of Birmingham without leaving the Interstate. The new Tennessee River bridge between Mooresville and Athens should open by November first, easing traffic on 6th Ave and inviting Midwest travelers to bypass Decatur to visit the city.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Mooresville
Madison
Whitesburg
Nashville
Birmingham
Athens
Tennessee River
Tennessee
6Th Ave
Midwest
Town Creek Teen Randy Waldrep Exemplifies Daily Excellence
Randy Waldrep of Town Creek, 18, excels at Hazlewood High School as starting football tackle and top amateur heavyweight boxer with 12 wins and no losses. He increased his livestock to 77 head and maintains strong family support after his father's death. The town praises his mix of academics, athletics, and work ethic.
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Town Creek
Randy Waldrop
Randy
Hazlewood High School
Randy Waldrep
Alabama Sends 20 Industry Hunters to Japan
Twenty Alabama development officials including Johnnie Washburn will travel to Japan at month end in Alabama Development Office led international industry hunt. The trip marks the first fully prepared effort and aims to attract foreign investment and industrial prospects to Alabama.
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Japan
Alabama
Johnnie Washburn
Decatur
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
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American Standard
Roger Zion
R-Ind
Jack Anderson
The
Amiable Zion
House
Ping Manufacturing
Wilson Golf Bags
Wiley Mayne
Lown
Wilson Sporting Goods
Mayne
Wilson
John Rousselot
R-Calif
Ford
National Auto Dealers Association
Congressional Quarterly
Judson Branch
United States
Ronald Baraglia
P. S
Billy Graham
James Reston
Associated Press
Development Office
William Shakespeare
Hugo
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