May 23 1977 Decatur Daily brief
The Decatur Daily digest notes AP and NYT CQ News Service involvement. Rounder Editor A. R. Sheton era marked 1912 to 1924. The issue date is Monday May 23, 1977.
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A. R. Sheton
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
4
Editorial on Athens cleanup effort and civic pride
A local Athens editorial praises residents who organized a cleanup campaign and urges every homeowner to take responsibility for tidiness. It argues littering harms neighborhoods and calls for renewed civic pride with proactive cleanup and maintenance.
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Athens
ACT Targets Candy Ads By Children Group
The Action for Children's Television files four FTC complaints against candy makers accusing unfair and deceptive advertising aimed at children. It cites Tufts dental expert Dr. Abraham Nizel on frequent between meal sugar consumption and tooth decay, noting ads create lasting impressions and influence parental purchases.
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Boston
ACT
Federal Trade Commission
Abraham Nizel
Tufts University School of Dental Health
the Act
Prayer chapel breaks ground at Point Mallard in Decatur
Ground breaking marks three years of prayer and planning for a meditation chapel in a clearing at Point Mallard. Dozens helped raise funds with donations memorializing the deceased boosting the drive. Architect Billy Joe Aycock and Dietz Bros Construction contributed. organizers say funds remain short but faith persists for a natural setting for worship near the campground.
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Point Mallard
Robert ‘McAfee
Billy Joe Aycock
Dietz Bros. Construction
First National Bank
Turner to Reform CIA and Tighten Its Bounds
President Carter appoints Admiral Stansfield Turner to overhaul the CIA. Turner aims to curb covert operations while boosting intelligence gathering and readiness for future emergencies, including potential terrorist nuclear threats.
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Carter
Stansfield Turner
CIA
Turner
Should Kissinger be honored at Columbia debate
A Columbia student protest and public debate confront Kissinger's suitability for a university chair. Critics argue his policies merit exclusion. supporters contend academic freedom and the right to teach unpopular views must prevail. The piece weighs fund-raising, publicity, and standards for scholarly tenure amid campus dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Noam Chomsky
MIT
Kennedy
Johnson
Walt Rostow
Dean Rusk
Italy
Unitals
Rockefellers
Stals
NBC
Chase Manhattan Bank
Itals
Nixon interview sparks comparison to Richard II tragedy
Brandt Ayers reflects on the Nixon interview observed with David Frost and friends. He contrasts public reaction with a solitary view, citing a Gallup finding that 44 percent felt more sympathetic toward Nixon. Ayers equates Nixon to Shakespeare's Richard II, arguing the fall was slow and revealing, not a simple mob judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandt Ayers
Anniston
David Frost
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Randy
Gallup
Ichard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon
Alabama
Richard II
Henry Bolingbrooke
Peter Rodine
Film version of Revelation explored by H M and Dr Graham
H M asks about a Revelation film and Dr Graham replies the book has not been successfully adapted. He notes some scenes could have dramatic appeal such as the four horsemen, but many visions are beyond film accuracy. He urges reading the book for its rich teachings on God’s sovereignty, Christ’s return, heaven and hell, and personal faith.
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CIA
Admiral Turner
White House
Jody Powell
Turner
Carter
Powell
Mijares
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
U.S. Congress
Trinidad Alcancel
San Francisco
Marcos
United States
Manila
State Department
Justice Justice Department
Honolulu
Mondale
Kasten
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
DR. Graham
H. M
H.M
John
Heaven
God
Christ
Hell
Jesus Christ
Son
The
Tribune-N.y. News Syndicate, Inc
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