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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1973

Page

3

Watergate hearings spark debate on ethics in politics

Cash argues the Watergate inquiry reveals a spectrum from earthy politics to illegal acts. He cites infiltration, theft, and fabrications as potential boundary cases needing ethics regulation or prohibition. He notes possible witnesses like McGovern, Dean, and Mrs. Mitchell, and says TV coverage shows government scrutiny matters. A mother says her son reconsiders leaving the country.

Cash George McGovern South Dakota John W. Dean 3D White House Nixon Martha Mitchell Atty John N. Mitchell Senate Dash United States

Missionaries tale ends with rescue and faith amid tragedy

Costa Rica mission hope for Fisher and companion, both university staff from Auburn Washington, is kept alive by prayers and a miracle as Wilma Fisher recalls daily prayers and strength. The piece also shifts to tax policy noting county assessments and tag-buying risks across counties.

Costa Rica Fisher Seventh-day Adventist Academy Auburn Wash Wilma Fisher Timinenko

Kissinger sworn in as secretary of state at White House

Henry A. Kissinger took the oath as secretary of state in the White House East Room, pledging to pursue a world based on justice. President Nixon praised the moment as America enters a peaceful era, with Kissinger the first Jewish and first naturalized citizen to hold the post.

Washington Henry A. Kissinger Nixon Kissinger Warren E. Burger White House America Louis Paula Walter Nazi Germany United States U.N. General Assembly New York William P. Rogers Senate State Department John Foster Dulles

United Way seeks $367661.14 goal in October drive

Ex POW continues from page one. Barrett Shelton Jr. says the campaign will push to reach its $367,661.14 goal with Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 report meetings. A victory celebration is set for Oct. 31 at the Decatur Inn with breakfast meetings and $2 tickets. The effort highlights families like Robert 16 Diane 11 and Steven 10 who have known hunger.

Robert Diane Steven United Way Barrett Shelton, Jr Shelton Shelton Decatur Inn

Dutch Viewers Embrace Watergate On Dutch TV

Amsterdam AP reports Dutch television viewers welcome the Senate hearings. The Dutch Broadcast Foundation will resume its version of the Sam Ervin Show when the committee reconvenes in Washington. Viewers praise democracy in action and the Constitution at work amid Watergate coverage.

Amsterdam Senate United States Dutch Broadcast Foundation Sam Ervin Washington Foundation Hilversum Klass Jan Hindricks Bob Nahuisen Nahuisen Hindticks America

Man Charged In Death Of Wife

Cullman County sheriff Orlin Buzbee said James G. Davis, of Needles California, is jailed after being charged with the murder of his wife, Marsha Lee Davis, 28. Davis was arrested Friday at Maggie Schaeffer’s Cullman home after a shooting at close range amid a family argument. The infant son survived as the mother and shooter’s relation to Schaeffer is noted. no bond set yet and a Monday hearing was planned.

Cullman Needles Calif Cullman County Orlin Buzbee Buzbee James G. Davis Maggie Schaeffer Schaeffer Davis Marsha Lee Davis

IMF official Dale robbed in Nairobi by con men

William Dale, U S executive director of the IMF, was bilked of 150 dollars by two men posing as Kenyan plainclothes police in Nairobi. They demanded to see his wallet and took it after convincing him foreign currency needed registration.

Nairobi Kenya William Dale U.S International Monetary Fund Dale IMF Dalé

Reagan declines invitation to play tennis with Alycia Moulton

Sacramento AP report notes 14 year old Alycia Moulton labeled Governor Reagan to play tennis after spotting his limousine. Reagan phoned to decline citing limited exercise to horseback riding. The girl had earlier invited him, calling him to be president.

Sacramento Calif California Ronald Reagan Alycia Moulton Bobby Riggs Alycia Reagan

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