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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1973
Page
4
Editorial argues Kissinger’s wiretapping and power centralization taint his legacy. It critiques deception, contrasts Nixon era measures, and warns of eroded U.S. institutions. The piece notes Kissinger’s influence, China and Soviet détente as divisions, and urges limited tolerance.
Washington report warns a heating oil shortage next winter could be worse than last year. Officials weigh relaxing sulphur-emission rules to free more heating oil, despite EPA caution. Dependency on refinery output, crude supplies, weather, and policy choices shape the outlook amid broader energy shortages.
The saying warns that when prosperity comes one should not spend all at once. It reflects restraint and prudent management of wealth, urging balance between enjoying gains and preserving resources for the future.
The text discusses the absence of authentic ancient images of Jesus and suggests later artistic depictions reflect artists' imagination and historical context. It notes Luke 2 and the incarnation as humane. emphasizes faith over physical likeness and the spiritual reality of Christ as Savior Lord and Friend.
Washington reports that Pentagon officials are unsure if the United States can sustain adequate armed forces on an all volunteer basis. Army chief Gen Creighton Abrams says he will know next winter after a year without the draft.
Former cabinet members John N. Mitchell and Maurice H. Stans face arraignment on perjury and obstructing a federal investigation into New Jersey financier Robert L. Vesco. Also named are Vesco and Harry D. Sears in a May 10 indictment charging improper government interference in exchange for a $200,000 secret gift to President Nixon's re election bid.
Biographical note credits WR Shelton as founder editor from 1912 to 1924 in a New York Times News Service dispatch carried by Associated Press. The item appears in a 1973 publication noting his role and dates.
Washington column alleges Robert Vesco courted Presidents Nixon and Figueres through family links, detailing Donald Nixon and Fernando Figueres as focal points. It cites a CIA report on Costa Rican business troubles and notes Vesco’s indictment, possible U S citizenship change, and Watergate gossip. It also mentions Mitchell diary rumors and political infighting within the White House.
The Decatur Daily lists founder editor W R Shelton 1912 1924 and notes publication by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. in Decatur Alabama with mail and carrier subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, trade zone pricing, and a policy on misstatements seeking prompt redress.
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