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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1971

Page

4

Opinion on Morgan County court overload urges reform

The Morgan County Paper criticizes the elimination of criminal cases from the justice of the peace courts and backs a need for a workable, up-to-date inferior court system. It defends Attorney General Baxley's ruling while urging prompt action to relieve Judge McRae’s overloaded docket and restore justice.

Justice of the Peace System C. Bennett McRae Justice of the Peace Courts Judge McRae Bill Baxley Mr. Baxley Justices of the Peace Baxley McRae Alabama Morgan County

Rosenthal finds BBBs often inaccurate on consumer reports

Rep. Rosenthal released an 88 page draft asserting local Better Business Bureaus mislead consumers and protect members. Undercover tests showed BBBs hid FTC actions and rarely expelled offenders while urging improvements with new management and funding.

Jack Anderson Washington Better Business Bureaus Benjamin Rosenthal D-N.y Rosenthal Bbbs BBB Federal Trade Commission FTC Arthur Murray Aamco Tic Business Bureau Aamco Nd

Commission on Crusades Advises Gospel Centered Church Choice

R M S explains that in crusades inquirers are urged to join a church that preaches the Gospel and to attend a Bible believing church. He notes not naming a specific church to avoid bias and details ongoing follow up to establish new believers, while encouraging mission within their chosen congregation.

Christ R.M. S

Down to Earth View Alters Perspective

About fifty Fairfax County High School students spent their summer in a biology institute exploring ecology across Virginia. They tested water chemistry including oxygen and nitrates, sampled vegetation, and examined soil types to spot pollution, gaining a broader view of life on Earth.

Virginia Fairfax County

Safe Winter Heating Checks for Homeowners and Merchants

As summer ends and winter nears, homeowners and merchants should inspect heating systems. Fires occur from complacency, so a specialist inspection of coal, oil, gas, and electrical systems reduces risk. Regular checks help ensure security on cold nights, though some fire risk remains.

One Slip Can Be Fatal

Cautious warning about drowning risks in local ponds and lakes. The piece notes submerged stumps and unseen depths can hide danger for swimmers and those wearing life preservers or near water. It urges safe winter behavior and emphasizes the value of life.

Nixon Radio Labor Day Address Stresses Optimism

President Nixon chose radio for his Labor Day message to reach motorists and beachgoers, emphasizing wage price reform, productivity, and a hopeful path to prosperity without war or inflation. He urged greater worker responsibility and new opportunities while noting international factors affecting employment.

Washington Nixon America United States Congress C. Publishers-Hall Syndicate

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