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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
4
The Washington Star notes four justices in the minority on a 5-4 ruling have shifted from quiet dissent to a vocal stance. They challenge majority moves, arguing unfairness and bad faith in a major highway rights decision.
A seventeen year old girl asks if dating is right for Christians and is advised to pray for guidance. The article then discusses a Supreme Court four to five minority dispute over the doctrine of four justices and how the majority avoided ruling, signaling potential future litigation of new rights and the minority’s warnings.
A Midland or Decatur Daily letters writer from Northville Michigan objects to admission charges at the Redstone Arsenal Museum. The writer notes two sons in the U S Army and urges free access for taxpayers and school groups, questioning federal and state spending.
Pan American World Airways quietly approached the Justice Department about a possible merger with Trans World Airlines. Herbert Brownell, ex‑attorney general, acted as special counsel for Pan Am, bypassing the antitrust division to press Attorney General Mitchell. Brownell, TWA Chairman Charles Tillinghast, and Halaby denied formal talks, while a 43 page memo argued a merger could save the carriers amid fierce competition and losses. Brownell said discussions ended inconclusively. Tillinghast echoed preliminary talks with no current progress.
Viewpoint by David Lawrence notes the Democratic Policy Council issued a seven point program through the Democratic National Committee to spur economic recovery. It argues for a wage price policy and government actions, criticizes the Nixon Administration, and urges fiscal stimulus via spending over tax cuts to curb inflation and restore employment.
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