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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1973

Page

4

Editorial Shrugs as Football TV Ban Starts

The piece argues Congress quickly backed a pro football blackout split over televised games, noting the craze boosts business but harms the average fan with higher prices. It cites Redskins games in Washington, season-ticket demand, and the likely end of the experiment if seats remain unsold.

Congress James Reston New York Times Senate House of Representatives Washington Redskins Supreme Court Henry Kissinger Sonny Jurgenson Russia Cleveland America Watergate Nixon Agnew Kennedy

Nixon Plane Upgrades Cost Big Jet for White House Comfort

Washington The Treasury funds a new Boeing lead plane for Nixon, with $1.785 million spent to redesign the Spirit of 76 to suit Haldeman and Pat Nixon. Pat insisted changes shift guest access to Nixon quarters, prompting $285,000 more for a reconfigured guest lounge next to the presidential space. A spokesman noted the Spirit of 76 will keep its name. The piece then shifts to Chilean coup analysis, an Agriculture Department blood test plan for ghetto babies criticized and scrapped, and a profile of Senator Carl Curtis honoring Howie Phillips with praise of his anti poverty work finalized by copyright note.

Jack Anderson Washington U.S. Treasury Nixon San Clemente Key Biscayne H.R. Haldeman Pat Nixon White House Boeing Haldeman George Washington Valley Forge Salvador Allende Chile Allende Nathaniel Davis State Department Agriculture Department Agriculture Earl Butz Howie Carl Curtis Rneb Howard Phillips Phillips Congress CIA Office of Economic Opportunity Curtis United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Morgan County Wins Top Legislative Working Honors

The Capitol Press Corps awarded Morgan County lawmakers Sen. Bob Harris and Rep. David Cauthen for hardest working in both Senate and House at the close of the 1973 legislative session. Rep. Ralph Slate, in his third term, rounds out the delegation noted for quiet effectiveness.

Alabama Morgan Capitol Press Corps Senate House Morgan County Bob Harris David Cauthen Ralph Slate Slate

No Clear Track For Amtrak In Profit Debate

Amtrak, now in its third year, faces a clash between profit focus and public service. DOT urged cutting three routes and trimming funding, while Congress pushes to maintain or expand service. Amtrak sought more money but faced budget limits and industry resistance amid labor costs and track issues.

Susan Watters Congressional Quarterly Washington National Railroad Passenger Corp Amtrak Congress Nixon DOT Department of Transportation Executive Branch Chicago Florida New York Washington, D.C Kansas City Brock Adams D Wash Office of Management and Budget Interstate Commerce Commission ICC House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Senate Transportation Department

Decatur Daily publication details and subscription rates

The Decatur Daily publishes weekday afternoons and weekend mornings in Decatur Alabama. It is a member of the Associated Press and provides subscription rates by mail and carrier, with annual and monthly pricing and tax details.

Associated Press New York Times News Service Congressional Quarterly News Service Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc P.O Ala

Women Arts Conference Ends With Plan for National Artists Group

In Racine Wisconsin the Wingspread Conference on women and the arts concluded with an agreement in principle to form a national organization of women artists to drive social change. About 100 women and a few men from various arts disciplines attended at the Wingspread estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to explore feminism in the arts.

Racine, Wis Nyt Backwoods Wingspread Frank Lloyd Wright

Swede Vote Close in Tight Swedish Election

Stockholm The Social Democratic Party led by power for 41 years appeared to barely fend off a non socialist coalition in the tightest election in modern Swedish history. With about 90 percent of votes counted the Social Democrats and their tacit allies the communist left party held a two seat margin in the 350 seat Riksdag. Experts warned of a possible 175 to 175 deadlock when all votes are tallied.

Stockholm NYT Social Democratic Party Social Democrats Communist “Left Party Riksdag

Cambodians Return as Rebels Block Route 1 Near Phnom Penh

Thousands of refugees flood into Phnom Penh after a new insurgent roadblock on Route 1. Rebels seize a section of the road eight and a half miles from Phnom Penh, cutting off nearby towns including Koko.

Kein Sway Cambodia Nyt Phnom Penh Koko

New International Bible Nears Public Release

A new modern English Bible titled the New International Bible is ready for distribution with the New York Bible Society International funding over 500000 dollars since 1967. The 592 page first volume will be on sale across the United States by September 28.

New York Nyt New International Bible New York Bible Society International United States

Will Durant on hurry and civility philosophy

Will Durant asserts that haste erodes civility and thoughtful conduct. The quote reflects a philosopher's stance that true civilization emerges from measured reflection, not rushed action.

Philosopher Will Durant

Christ did not marry but embodies love and marriage for all

The author argues Jesus Christ had no wife and did not pursue romance, yet his life defines spiritual love for all people. He notes Christ’s respect for natural relationships, his first miracle at a wedding, and that romance was not part of his mission but not disapproval of earthly love.

Jesus Christ T.H.G Christ Mary Magdalene Simon

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