Appalachian bill passage praised in editorial tone
The Appalachian act passed the House under a suspension of the rules after a decade of debate with Rep. Bob Jones of Scottsboro leading the vote. The measure strengthens federal state cooperation returning decision making to local level and funds across seven Alabama counties for health care education and industrial development. the bill’s overall impact aided jobs and incomes in Appalachia.
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House of Representatives
Bob Jones
Scottsboro
House
Rep
Jones
Alabama
Colbert
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Morgan
Limestone
Madison
Jackson
Appalachia
Congress
Pickwick Lake fishing reopened after mercury drop
Alabama health officials reopen the Pickwick Lake stretch of the Tennessee River to edible fish fishing. Tests show mercury levels below the safety limit, ending a five year closure and boosting local business and economy near the lake.
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Alabama
Ira Meyers
Pickwick Lake
Tennessee River
Pickwick
Salvation Army to Lead Three County Region from Decatur Office
Decatur becomes regional headquarters for Salvation Army activities covering Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties. A Limestone service unit exists and Lawrence service is planned. A $750,000 capital fund aims to buy land and build a headquarters to ensure local residents quick access to aid and spiritual support.
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Decatur
Salvation Army
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Limestone County
Shield
The
Bible says Yahweh’s name misuse is serious and habit must stop
A reader asks what the Bible says about swearing and using God’s name in vain. The article cites Deuteronomy 5 11 and Matthew 12 34 noting reverence of speech comes from a right heart and urges prayer for power to change. It is published in Decatur Alabama by The Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc and includes subscription details and notices.
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H.Y
America
God
Christ
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc
P.O
Ala
Washington notes on Viet Nam evacuation and Martin delays
Ford's records allegedly contradict his defense of Ambassador Graham Martin as the Viet Nam airlift falters. The article cites April strategy sessions, Senate inquiries, and White House minutes showing slow progress and graft in refugee petitions, with Kissinger pressuring faster action and 130000 paperwork for 45000 evacuated.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Ford
Graham Martin
Vietnam
Martin
White House
U.S
Henry Kissinger
Saigon
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
Charles Percy
R.ill
Kissinger
Jacob Javits
R.N.Y
State Department
United Nations urged to build worldwide hot line and early warning system
The piece argues for an international communications network using satellites to relay real time facts to capitals during crises. It notes failures in the Mayaguez episode and Cyprus tensions, champions Intelsat and ground stations, and suggests a global, quick response capability linked to Washington and Moscow to prevent wars.
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N.Y. Times
United Nations
N.Y
Cambodia
Washington
Phnom Penh
Mayaguez
Ford
Thailand
Khmer Rouge
Pentagon
State Department
Peking
Cyprus
Moscow
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Henry Kissinger
China
Middle East
White House
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
Intelsat
Waldheim
U.N
Thomas Fuller
San Francisco
Greece
Turkey
Korea
College seniors more liberal than freshmen in national survey
A Gallup Princeton survey finds 53 percent of seniors place themselves left of center versus 30 percent of freshmen, with Democrats 32 percent, independents 50 percent nationwide. Seniors show more discouragement about America's future and 22 percent would like to settle abroad. Encouragement edge linked to aging, Vietnam era memories, and teacher influence.
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Oval Office
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
James Reston
By George Gallup
Gallup Poll
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