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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1973
Page
5
The Decatur Women's Chorus now in its third year performs for diverse audiences. Led by Mrs. Karl Dunlap the group emphasizes fun and community, delivering songs and skits for the Retired Persons Association at Summer Manor and for Medical Park Convalescent Center, while remaining ready to perform anywhere.
The Decatur Women’s Chorus performed for the Retired Persons Association on Tuesday with playful skits and songs. Members danced along as the Goober Sisters sang Eatin Goober Peas, and a mix of straight songs and humorous numbers drew applause. The group invites new members and notes practice will resume in September at First Baptist Church with childcare provided by its members.
Mrs. Betty Johnston of 907 6th Ave SE Decatur argues parking on 6th Ave does not cause fatalities. She contends eliminating parking would worsen safety for residents and small businesses and cites local traffic as safer with current parking.
A Decatur Daily letter argues Black residents face housing discrimination in Decatur Alabama. It cites limited Black homeownership to the Northwest Area from 9th Avenue N.W. to the railroad, with prices from 15000 to 24000 dollars and V A FHA financing restrictions. The piece links low Black incomes and settlement patterns to depreciation of property values and calls for enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
A reader argues that headlines implying Nixon involvement in Watergate are misleading. The letter cites Caulfield's testimony denying evidence of the President's involvement and urges fair, well-supported reporting. The writer contends against nullifying the President by unsubstantiated insinuations and supports upholding civil rights law.
A 1973 letter from Cecil A Wardell, son of a Baptist minister and former police chief, argues for strict separation of church and state. He reflects on his father’s faith and respect for his police role and asserts that sermonizing to his father would have damaged their relationship.
A note from May 5 1973 announces formation of the National Scleroderma Club MRF for research at the University of Oregon Medical School. It reports 1600 members nationwide, monthly newsletters, and invites interested victims to write to Mrs. John Barlet at 704 Gardner Center Rd New Castle PA 16101.
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