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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1972
Page
4
Community spirit shown in Ryan Crossroads and Decatur as Morgan County readies its United Way drive. The 1973 budget rises to 370 292 dollars to fund agencies serving neighbors in need, urging all gainfully employed residents to contribute their fair share to sustain local services.
A reader asks if Paul’s instruction that women keep silence in church applies now. The reply cites Acts 2 17 and examples of prophets women in scripture, notes Eve’s role, and affirms women’s active, essential participation in the church while encouraging continued faith and service.
The 54 member cost study committee chaired by Harry Brock of Birmingham has found substantial waste in state government. Gov. Wallace supports the effort and will receive the prepared recommendations for potential steps to save taxpayer money. The column urges citizen and business involvement and notes the piece is an editorial on fiscal accountability.
Dan Hicks Jr., editor of the Madisonville Tennessee weekly Democrat, survived an Aug. 23 arson attack on his two story office after years of threats and violence for exposing county politicians and bootleggers. He vows to continue printing the truth despite danger and past threats.
Viewpoint by David Lawrence notes a long standing Congress dilemma. Hearings on a bill by Reps Carey and Mills would let parents deduct up to 200 dollars yearly per private school pupil. Terence Cardinal Cooke of New York testified before the committee.
The article discusses tuition tax credits for private and parochial schools, arguing benefits for families paying taxes and tuition while noting public school funding concerns. It cites Cardinal Cooke supporting non-discrimination and notes private schools' varied religious ties and admissions. It also covers Chilean politics with Castro's remarks on Allende and the U P's position, CIA reports, and perceived military stance.
Jerome Ard Jr. writes in support of Mayor Charles Gunthorth praising city projects completed including City Hall Brookhaven Oak Park recreation centers Point Mallard Park the Beltline armory elderly housing Wheeler Basin Library and centralized purchasing while urging citizens to reelect him amid there being no City government experience for the challenger.
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