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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1972

Page

4

Opinion on Gun Control System Yet To Be Devised

The piece argues gun control is not a simple fix and questions how to reduce annual gunshot deaths of about 21 000 in the US. It notes Alabama wet dry referendums with 35 wet counties, cites Gov Wallace’s shooting, and calls for effective measures beyond broad controls. More evidence needed on practical policy.

Alabama Etowah Conecuh Dale Black Belt Wiregrass South Alabama North Jefferson Birmingham Madison Huntsville South Magazine J. Ossufin Gerardo Manfredi Richard Hurley Linda Taylor Jerry Flack Ronald Hardiman Stephen Williams William Dell Chappel Johnny Carr Roy Lee Stout Gov. Wallace Laurel United States Congress The Journal John McCelellan D-Ark Administrative Office of the Federal Courts McClellan Subcommittee On Criminal Laws Arkansas Rep David Pid

Four Amendments On Ballot Across State and Counties

Officials urge voters to support four amendments on the ballot Tuesday. Three local measures apply to single counties and the statewide amendment No 1 affects all property owners. The editors recommend passage of all four, noting local flexibility and overall tax considerations.

Gratitude Letter Praises Decatur Daily Support

A May 26, 1972 letter from Decatur Alabama thanks the Decatur Daily for its recognition and recalls a May 16 to May 25 fund drive in Morgan County for Governor George C. Wallace. The authors note interfaith prayer services and report a total of 1,826.10 collected in nine days, crediting local citizens.

College St. SE Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Morgan County George C. Wallace Morgan County Court House

Nixon Break for Hoffa Ex-Teamster Boss Beck Tax Debt

Washington columnist notes Nixon clemency for Hoffa and a quiet 1.3 million tax debt break for Dave Beck. Beck and his late wife Dorothy were charged with 900000 in back taxes from 1943 to 1953. The action, kept low key, followed Beck's loss in the civil case and involved interest totaling 1.3 million.

Jack Anderson Washington Nixon Teamsters Jimmy Hoffa Oakley Hunter Hoffa Justice Department Dave Beck Beck Internal Revenue Dorothy Washington Estate Treasury George Constable IRS Seattle Constable West Coast

Democratic Platform Talks Reveal Liberal Tilt Across States

The piece surveys potential Democratic platform shifts at state level conventions from Iowa Hawaii Maine Nevada and elsewhere. It notes amnesty for draft resisters marijuana and abortion reforms and repeal of laws on homosexual activity as prominent themes. It also covers party processes and youth activism shaping the national platform.

John Herbers New York Times News Service Washington Iowa Miami Beach National Party Democratic Cuba China Hawaii Des Moines George McGovern Maine Nevada National Platform Committee

Modest dress guidance in church youth program debate

A church youth director bans pants suits and limits dress length, prompting a member to question if such rules align with biblical guidance. The response cites I Timothy 2 9 and I Peter 3 3, arguing modesty matters but outward dress should reflect inner spirit rather than rigid rules.

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