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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1973

Page

4

Do It In October United Way Drive Calls Action

Editorial urges Morgan County residents to support United Way in October with a pledge equal to one hour’s pay per month or one and a half days’ pay. It argues United Way is economical, collects for 24 agencies, and could finish the drive within a month to aid thousands, including youth programs and facilities.

United Way Decatur Morgan County Heart Fund Cancer Drive The United Morgan County United Way

Agnew’s legal jeopardy shadows 1976 campaign landscape

The AP reports Vice President Spiro Agnew faces a federal grand jury probe amid graft allegations in Maryland. Nixon calls for innocence while parties eye integrity, as 1976 Republican and Democratic contenders reassess image and readiness. Police checked for a prowler at 439 E Johnston St and found no one, reports state.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Agnew Nixon Maryland White House Agnew Associates E. Johnston St

Back Door Deal Ties Hughes to Air West Acquisition

A 1969 backdoor approach connected Howard Hughes to the Air West sale with Nixon approval via Richard Danner and Bebe Rebozo. The Civil Aeronautics Board cleared the deal on June 15, 1969, and Nixon signed six days later amid links to campaign contributions and investigations.

Las Vegas Howard Hughes White House Air West Canada Mexico Nixon Richard Danner Hughes Bebe Rebozo Trans World Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board Rebozo Danner Robert Maheu Nevada Miami Maheu Senate Watergate Committee Danner- Rebozo Securities and Exchange Commission

Blinders On Mr Nader on Nuclear Power Stance

The editorial backs nuclear power against Ralph Nader's call to halt plants nationwide. It argues electricity shortages demand expansion, cites Browns Ferry testing as proof of safety, and says nuclear energy remains the cheapest, most efficient, and least polluting option despite opposition.

Ralph Nader Mr. Nader Browns Ferry Mr. W Nader America Nader

Narrow path to heaven through Christ says columnist

The columnist replies to a reader comment about world religions and being a minority in faith. He argues admission to heaven comes not from personal goodness or works but from receiving Christ, citing the young ruler in Matthew 19. He stresses right relationship to God comes through following Christ and giving to the poor, not crowds or deeds.

Kingdom of Heaven G.B Christ Jesus God

Skylab payoff seen in vast NASA data haul

Skylab 2 mission backpacks yield a potential payoff in knowledge and resource exploration. NASA says the trove of 77,600 solar pictures and 12,000 earth survey photos, plus 18 miles of tape, could fuel long term energy, resource catalogs, and new materials, with full benefits years away.

Earth NASA James B. Fletcher

Decatur Daily Publishing Details and Subscriptions

Decatur Alabama newspaper notes founder editor W R Shelton 1912 1924 and describes publication schedule weekdays and weekends, mailing and delivery rates, trade zone pricing, carrier options, and redress policy for misstatements in the Daily. Includes Associated Press membership and contact box.

Freedom of Speech Limits from Justice Holmes

A quotation attributed to Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes notes that free speech does not grant the right to shout fire in a crowded theater. The remark underscores the balance between expression and public safety in legal theory.

Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes

Supreme Court's new term opens with ordinary cases

The term begins Oct. 1 with 76 cases including a taxpayer challenge to CIA budget secrecy, and the Nixon wiretap issue. Traffic searches, maternity leave rights, and a Vermont class-action against International Paper frame the docket as the court weighs everyday constitutional questions.

Washington Vermont Supreme Court Stephen Field Richardson CIA Nixon John N. Mitchell International Paper Co Lake Champlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sen Edward M. Kennedy Chappaquiddick 4Th Ave Meier Los Angeles George Clifford Vancouver California John Meier Donald Nixon Don Nixon Ed Nigro Hughes Staffed Don Don and Myself General Nigro Dick Danner Hughes Organization Jack Anderson Patrick J. Hillings R-Calif Richard Nixon Hillings Donald Pat Hillings Marriott Corp Parole Board Alabama Bobby Joe Schull Bill Baxley Baxley Billy Graham Skylab Decatur Daily W. R. Shelton Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc P.O Ala Associated Press Hugo Congressional Quarterly William B. Richardson Geensburg Central Intelligence Agency
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