Shooting Prayers Improve Relations Says Peale Method
Norman Vincent Peale describes shooting prayers as silent, goodwill directed at worried or angry people. A reader shares how it eased personal battles and lifted mood, citing a Houston Chamber of Commerce dinner where a curmudgeon attendee softened after the practice. The method aids better relationships and can work through genuine kind thoughts.
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Houston
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Posi
Editorial on U S and Israel mutual admiration and emigration policy
Editorial argues for strong U S Israel ties rooted in shared history and independence. It notes U S pressure on the Soviet Union to relax emigration, while describing the harsh bureaucratic hurdles faced by Jews seeking to leave Russia for Israel.
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U.S
Israel
Washington
Soviet Union
Russia
Sidney Feldman
Atlanta
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Moscow
Kremlin
Feldman
United Jewish Appeal
Palestine
Mideast
Drug abuse debate spans youth and society in 1970s discourse
The text compiles a mix of statements on heroin death rises in New York City, youth drug use, and societal emptiness, alongside a discussion of Soviet Jewish emigration, emigration taxes, and Israel’s fundraising needs. It cites John E. Ingersol and Sidney Feldman on related issues and reflects a period view of crime, faith, and geopolitics.
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New York City
John E. Ingersol
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
U.S. News and World Report
Watergate Scandal Card Game Draws Public Attention
Two PR men release The Watergate Scandal Game a deck of cards named Phone Tapper and key roles. Players incur penalties for exposure or lying, with fines and possible jail time as points. The piece notes the game as a satire of free enterprise with potential collector interest.
A Thought Lord Deliver Me From Myself Browne Quote
A fragmentary reflection quotes Sir Thomas Browne asking for deliverance from self. The line evokes religious introspection and humility attributed to Browne's prose.
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Sir Thomas Browne
Daily Decatur newspaper announces rates and policy changes
The Daily of Decatur Alabama lists publication history from 1912 to 1924, notes ownership by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc, and provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery, and tax inclusion. It also states a grievance policy and misstatement disclaimer.
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Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
Blue Law Debate Over Sunday Closing In Alabama
Dennis Malone appeals to Alabama citizens and Morgan County residents to oppose a Blue Law that forces his Decatur grocery to close on Sundays while larger or nearby shops stay open. He names lawmakers David Cauthen and Bob Harris and urges collective action against what he calls discriminatory and unconstitutional treatment of independent grocers.
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Alabama
Free Country of
America
Dennis Malone
David Cauthen
Bob Harris
State of
Morgan
Decatur
City of Opportunity
Chivalry Still Shows In Local Tire Rescue
A Decatur reader recalls May 7 when five construction workers passed by a stranded woman with a flat tire. Jerry Ward, a Pet Milk delivery man, helped change the tire in minutes, prompting gratitude for his timely aid.
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Indian Hills Rd
Jerry Ward
Letter Misinterpreted Bravery Of Decatur Police Stirs Debate
A reader commends police bravery while arguing a Mrs. Carter letter truthfully states officers uphold the law regardless of violator. The piece questions motives behind Rev. Stallcup's actions and urges constancy in law enforcement, noting broader U S law-applications.
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Jim Sherrill
E. L. Carter
Decatur Daily: W. R. Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924
Obituary note honoring W R Shelton founder editor of the Daily newspaper from 1912 to 1924. Mentions his long career and ties to Associated Press and national services. Describes his role in the newsroom and his impact on the paper.
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W. R. Shelton
Hughes Papers Show Hughes Plot to Back Nixon and Hamper Nuclear Tests
Washington. Memo details from 1968 show Howard Hughes directing Robert Maheu to approach Richard Nixon as a special emissary to back his presidency and to secure support from Hubert Humphrey to halt Nevada nuclear tests. The files describe a plan to fly papers out of Las Vegas and expose political leverage against opponents.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Howard Hughes
White House
G. Gordon Liddy
E. Howard Hunt
Las Vegas
Hank Greenspun
Nevada
Robert Maheu
Hughes
Maheu
Richard Nixon
Richard Danner
Nixon
Bebe Rebozo
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Watergate
James McCord
Greenspun
Liddy
McCord
Can For Life
Justice Department
Senate
James Eastland
D-Miss
Howard Cannon
Sen. Bible
George Frankling
Paul) Laxalt
Justice
Laxalt
FBI
Harold
Red) Campbell
Atomic Energy Commission
Bob
Geen Johnson
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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