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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1973
Page
4
A brief note from The Decatur Daily credits R. Shelton as founder and editor from 1912 to 1924. The paper is listed as a member of the Associated Press and client of major news services.
Readers are asked to support the United Way Campaign as organizers report a strong start toward a $367,661 goal. The piece urges timely pledges, notes last year’s delay, and forecasts a victory celebration if the drive ends by October 31, highlighting $117,513 raised in two weeks and the benefiting agencies.
The editorial expresses mixed views on the Nobel Peace Prize selections. Kissinger is praised for upholding conference agreements, while Le Duc Tho is criticized for failing to bring lasting peace in South Vietnam despite role in prisoner releases.
The piece argues Nixon's decision to ship supplies to Israel is prudent after Vietnam and amid Arab oil concerns. It posits the move pressures Arab negotiation, limits Soviet influence, and risks oil conflict, while aiming to prevent a broader war and hasten peace talks.
A lengthy debate among the Morgan County Board of Registrars, the County Commission, and the probate judge’s office has stalled voter registration. The piece urges easier access to registration during regular office hours and laments the persistent registration dispute tied to civil rights era tensions and federal court threats.
Washington report describes Spiro Agnew and Gerald Ford, noting lack of evidence against Agnew then. details Winter-Berger connections to Ford, including favors and modest contributions. portrays Ford as open but exposed to influence peddling in Capitol Hill. Also summarizes Center for Science in the Public Interest concerns on Big Oil market carving and pricing practices.
Congress debates a thorough inquiry into Gerald Ford's nomination for vice president amid Watergate tapes, past scandals, and constitutional questions. Democrats push for checks on disclosure while Ford offers cooperation and access to records as investigations examine his finances and personal history.
The piece argues that Henry Kissinger deserves the Nobel Peace Prize despite controversy over Vietnam policy and personal associations. It credits him as a skilled negotiator while noting critics question his role in Vietnam and detente efforts, and it suggests Nixon influenced his rise and timing. The author predicts Kissinger will remain modest and jokes that a wife could keep him in line.
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford told reporters she does not want her husband to run for president or vice president in 1976. She noted three years in office would be enough and emphasized Jerry is the family boss. The Fords plan to stay in Alexandria, Virginia, if he is confirmed by Congress. The bride of football star-turned-politician Jerry Ford reflected on her past as a dancer and her wish to support the arts as second lady.
The quote notes that diverse people shape society, attributing a wide range of views and backgrounds to the world’s complexity. It attributes the idea to Douglas Jerrold and reflects on human variety.
Billy Graham advises a statistician overwhelmed by home interruptions to reclaim boundaries and finish work in allotted hours. He warns that spilling work into private life hurts family, stresses self control, and urges the God fearing man to set an example and become a true contributor at home.
The Decatur Daily notes founder editor W R Shelton 1912 1924 and lists publication details by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc with mailing address in Decatur Alabama It explains misstatement policy inviting grievances and promises prompt redress while outlining subscription rates and delivery terms for daily and Sunday editions and tax inclusion.
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