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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1972
Page
4
The Morgan Beautiful group urges candidates to remove campaign signs after the election, labeling them a blight and noting signs linger long after contests end. The editorial predicts signs for November will soon appear and judges candidates by how quickly they remove their current displays.
Three lovely young ladies will vie Saturday night for Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition honors. The winner will be chosen on the fair’s closing night, with contestants from Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties.
Fruehauf Corp plans a 65 000 square foot facility expansion in Decatur, more than doubling prior investment to over twice the 1958 level of about 2 million. The move underscores company faith in the community and local leadership, with ongoing civic and charitable support from Fruehauf executives and staff.
The Falkville Band recognizes Mrs. Bill Garner for majorette uniforms and Miss Eileen Bryant for designing and aiding tailoring. Their talent and school spirit are thanked by Falkville School parents in this grateful acknowledgment.
The piece notes William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy is dead and wonders how Saturday matinees have changed. It argues Westerns no longer attract children and that modern films must include complex science gear or be X rated to draw young audiences.
A Decatur Alabama resident thanks two young ladies and the Jaycees for finding Elizabeth Ann last night at the fair and returning her safely. She notes the brief time she was missing and expresses gratitude to all who helped.
A four year buried memo suggests a New York Times editorial helped trigger Spiro Agnew’s hostility to the media. It claims the paper accused him of land dealings with speculators and lying about inherited stock. The memo says Agnew rebuked the Times after the 1968 campaign and later attacked the liberal press as VP.
The speaker explains the second through fourth verses of Psalm 23 focusing on green pastures, still waters, restoration of the soul, and divine guidance. He uses shepherd imagery to describe God as protector and comforter, offering peace amid life’s battles and rest for weary souls.
Viewpoint notes the Cost of Living Council report covering April to June 1972 shows a 2.9 percent rise in consumer prices and 3.8 percent growth in real spendable earnings. Nixon emphasizes 9.4 percent real GNP growth, 6 percent productivity rise, and wage stabilization aiding a hopeful 1973 outlook with expanding exports and job gains.
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