Parting Shot: Agnew’s Resignation and Plea Deal
Editorial notes Spiro Agnew’s resignation and plea bargain ending with a $10,000 fine and suspended sentence. It critiques the deal as a breach of public trust and highlights Tom Wicker’s critical view of the former vice president and the Nixon administration.
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Agnew
New York Times
Tom Wicker
Wicker
Spiro T. Agnew
Justice Department
Ted
Nixon
Richardson
New York
Spiro Agnew
Hofmann
Attica
Howard Hughes
Bebe Rebozo
Hughes
Las Vegas
Wesco
I.T.T
California
United States
Sap. Clemente
Take Stock in the Arts at Decatur Civic Theater
Decatur Civic Theater launches a patron membership drive to fundarts programs and protect its future city culture. A $10 patron donation allows a couple to attend three season productions while student memberships cost $3.
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Decatur Civic Theater
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Civic Theater
Riverside School
King Faisal warns oil pressure tied to U S stance
Washington notes Saudi King Faisal warns he may cut oil exports if Washington backs Israel in the Middle East conflict. Reports say Riyadh faced Arab pressure to raise production or halt shipments, with past promises to Egypt and others under scrutiny. The piece also covers Kissinger Sisco tensions and elder poverty measures.
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Washington
Ninoa
Saudi Arabia
Faisal
U. S
Israel
Middle-East
U.S
Egypt
Ussr
Suez
Kissinger
Sisco
Middle East
State Department
Henry Kissinger
Joseph J. Sisco
India-Pakistan
Pakistan
Winston Lord
White House
Lord
Paris
The Power of Faith: Handling Criticism in Daily Life
Norman Vincent Peale’s piece centers on a glove shop incident where a calm salesgirl diffuses a hostile customer. By visualizing goodwill and maintaining inner peace, she neutralizes tension and demonstrates the power of peaceful response to criticism.
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the Power OF
Norman Vincent Peale
Public Grows More Pessimistic On Future
Gallup finds Americans increasingly pessimistic about the future despite end of the Vietnam War. Satisfaction with the future drops from 64 percent in 1963 to 58 percent in 1971 and 53 percent in the latest survey, amid concerns about honesty, institutions, governance, Watergate, and rising prices.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Gallup
Congress
Supreme Court
Guidance on resisting romantic feelings for a married minister
A reader asks how to cope with persistent romantic feelings for a married pastor. The adviser urges internal moral work, specific prayer, and replacing the fantasy with healthy activities. Steps include practice of Philippians 4 8 thought control, youth-group involvement, and possibly discussing the issue with the minister as a last resort.
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Shim
A.M
Paul
Decatur Daily publisher ad notices and rates
Publication lists misstatement policy and contact for grievance reviews. Advertising rates shown include daily and Sunday mail subscriptions, carrier delivery, and tax details for Decatur Alabama. The notice names W. R. Shelton founder editor and Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc with a box address.
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Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Phinping CO Inc
Decaturo
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