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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1972

Page

4

Opinion: Cyclists Need Licensing to Improve Motorcycle Safety

An orthopedic surgeon in Pittsburgh urges licensing tests tailored to motorcycle riders to lower injuries and fatalities. He notes rising accidents nationwide despite caution, especially among youths, and argues a rider-specific course would reduce deaths though not eliminate them.

Pittsburgh

Pilot Cannot Forget Either Tragedy at Ice Cream Parlor Crash

A civilian flown, antique jet fighter crashed into a California ice cream parlor on a Sunday, killing at least 22 people including many children. The surviving pilot expressed remorse as investigators seek the crash cause and safety lessons.

California

Education Still Primary Concern

The governor's cost study commission urges consolidation of small county and city school systems to improve education quality and financial stability. While opposition exists, the public is asked to prioritize students' futures as steps toward merger are considered.

Governor's Cost Study Commission

Johnson quietly puts affairs in order amid retirement

Washington reports Lyndon Johnson, age 64, calmly arranging his estate and withdrawing from active business to ease heirs future decisions. Friends say he dwells on his life, weighs his legacy, and has become a reserved, magnanimous figure at his Pedernales ranch.

Jack Anderson Washington Lyndon Johnson Johnson Lbj White House John Kennedy South Texas Pedernales George McGovern McGovern

Viewpoint on McGovern Candidacy Hurting House Race

The National Observer reports many Democratic House and Senate candidates distance themselves from McGovern publicly and privately. Only about half back the ticket, while a sizable group decline to state their stance, fearing reduced votes and reduced straight-ticket impact in the 1966 election environment.

Washington House of Representatives United States Senate Sen George McGovern National Observer Congress Governor Sen. McGovern House Senate McGovern Nixon Mr. Nixon

Decatur Daily Weathered by Pressing Rate Notice

The Decatur Daily News of Alabama details subscription and delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and carrier. It notes a policy to investigate grievances about misstatements and redress promptly.

WR. Shelton Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing CO Inc P.O Ala

My Answer By Billy Graham on Believers and Unbelievers

The article discusses two biblical types of people believers and unbelievers and explains why irreligious listeners may reject faith. It emphasizes inner transformation through God’s Spirit, cites spiritual mind versus carnal mind, and urges gratitude for grace while noting the apostle Paul was once called a fool.

God Apostle Paul

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