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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1972

Page

4

Mrs Merica's Plight Shows Bureaucratic Neglect In Virginia

Washington columnist Jack Anderson details Mrs. Harry Merica of Naked Creek Virginia who carried her disabled children across a broken footbridge for miles after Hurricane Agnes. Officials failed to repair the bridge, leading to a long public dispute over who should fund a safe crossing and care for the family.

Jack Anderson Washington Harry Merica Naked Creek America Merica Irs

The Gospel Preaching That Changes Lives and Spreads Worldwide

A preacher urges persistence in gospel evangelism in all places and languages. He cites Jesus commands after the resurrection and urges Christians to heed the Commander-in-Chief and partner with God in His work.

G. H Jesus

Thieu Should Decide Peace Pact Or Go It Alone

A columnist argues the United States must press South Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu to sign a peace agreement or proceed without him. After 55,000 American deaths, the author urges decisive U.S. action and asserts Thieu bears responsibility for Vietnam's future and stability.

Washington U.S Vietnam Henry Kissinger Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Tonkin Gulf Hanoi U. S Diem

Athens Garment Co. Sold to Colorado Firm Expansion Planned

A Colorado firm bought Athens Garment Co. and will more than double local jobs from 105 to 225 within a year. Production will rise from 1 250 to 2 800 dozen weekly as the plant expands producing work shirts and western jackets. Hospitality Housing nearby halted operations temporarily due to management changes.

Athens Colorado Athens Garment Co Hospitality Housing, Inc Tennessee Valley

Vote Wet Opinion Letter Sprouts In Decatur

A collection of brief letters from Oct 1972 in Decatur Alabama urging a wet stance on alcohol, thanking community hosts, and a hometown note from Rebecca L Poole. Included are appeals about tax revenue and social norms, a request to locate E L Ford relatives, and praise for the Cotton Country Cookbook by the Decatur Junior Service League.

15Th Ave Decatur Alabama Decatur Daily Hayti Missouri E. L. Ford 14Th Ave Ala Decatur Junior Service League

The Power of Faith by Norman Vincent Peale

A inspirational piece on positive thinking shared by Norman Vincent Peale. It argues a sound mind shapes outcomes, cites a prisoner’s transformation and a student who rose to top of class through belief in himself, urging readers to adopt positive thinking now.

the Power OF Norman Vincent Peale

Decatur Alabama Newspaper Details and Subscription Rates

The item lists W. R. Shelton as founder editor of a Decatur Alabama paper published by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc with mail address P O Box 1527. It notes Associated Press membership and outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including in and outside trade zones, plus carrier delivery options and monthly figures.

W. R. Shelton Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc P.O Ala

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Social Security Robert Ball Mal Schechter Schechter Ralph Nader Ron Plesser Joseph C. Waddy Bell Department of Justice California Ikkon Fund Nixon Billy Graham Kissinger Uncle Sam Valley Fredrick Bonfils Sincerely, Rebecca L. Poole Barrett Shelton Winford Turner Patricia Reed Jones Box Idaho Falls Idaho Russell Priest Ancho Decatur, Asa Associated Press
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