Editorial on subpoenas and press shield law debates
A reader letter discusses Judge Hoffman's subpoena power for Agnew defense, flags tensions between press source protection and justice. It argues for case by case disclosure, warns against absolute shield laws, and notes responsibility of press in reporting, referencing Watergate and McCarthy history.
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Tom Wicker
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New York Times
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Joseph R. McCarthy
Grain firms accused of fleecing small farmers in rail squeeze
A confidential House memo alleges major grain companies control hopper and boxcars to deny farmers fair prices for grain, keeping elevators full and profits for the rail-dominated agribusiness. The report cites price gaps, limited storage, and market access as the scheme's core.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
John Melcher
D-Mont
America
Nixon
John Dean
Fairhaired
Dean
Richard Nixon
Duke Law School
Decatur Daily mission and rate notice
Decatur Daily's masthead notes founder editor W R Shelton 1912 1924 and publication details The paper is published by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc Decatur Alabama with mail and carrier subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions inside and outside trade zones including monthly charges and tax.
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Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc
Ala
Liquor Referendum Sparks Gadsden Growth Drive
Gadsden and Etowah County push rapid growth as liquor sales legalization and new shopping centers boost business. Downtown Action Council forms with Metro Chamber backing, while Rainbow Plaza and Gadsden Mall draw shoppers. Industrial gains remain strong into 1973.
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Etowah County
Downtown Action Council
Metro Chamber of Commerce
DAC
Rainbow
Rainbow City
Birmingham
Anniston
Rainbow Drive
Clubview
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The
Metro
Retail sales rise in June 1973 and job gains noted
On The Grow highlights a June 1973 rise in retail sales versus June 1972. Guthrie cites continued growth with 1973 forecasts similar to 1972 gains and unemployment dropping from 8 to 4.8 percent. Mall opening next year could add about 1,000 jobs and lift the workforce by around 2,000. Bob Echols, new DAC president, credits changed attitude as key to Gadsden growth.
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Guthrie
Bob Echols
Insurance Company
DAC
Tournaround
Gadsden
There Is No Limit to the Good a Man Can Do
A quotation attributed to Judson Branch emphasizes selfless action. It frames achievement as collective benefit rather than individual praise. The remark aligns with civic virtue and altruism themes found in inspirational writings.
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Judson Branch
M.C
Gaga
Willis
Westmeade Street residents push for traffic safety fixes
A 1973 letter from Westmeade Street S W Decatur Alabama details resident demands to curb drag racing and loud mufflers on Eighth Street S W. They recount petitions to city council, brief police patrols, and mayoral promises that yielded little lasting change. They note temporary patrols at Austin High School and calls for speed breakers and enforcement.
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Decatur
Alabama
Westmeade Street
S.W
Eighth Street
S.E
Westmeade
Danville Road
Nineteenth Avenue
Austin High School
Austin High
Richard Lee
Decatur High School
Hartselle
Huntsville
Family conflict advice on teen behavior and self-control
A guidance columnist discusses sibling abuse and family dynamics. The writer suggests reducing home time, showing kindness, and seeking parental support while a teenager navigates growing up and faith. The message cites a biblical reference about doing God’s will.
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