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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1973
Page
2
A Thomasville oil veteran warns that carrying a gasoline can in a car is dangerously explosive. Fire officials and bulk dealers stress never storing gasoline in or on a vehicle and advise driving slower and refilling often to avoid running dry.
Dallas Times Herald notes that the 1966 Freedom of Information Act to reveal government records has failed due to loopholes. Delays and misfiling shield nonclassified papers, while requests require exact IDs. Congress tools hearings this week to tighten the law and strengthen the public right to know.
AP notes include the death of Prophet Mohammed in 632, Tennessee secession in 1861, Penny post cards in 1872, Roosevelt mediator offer in 1905, Sydney submarine shelling in 1942, DC restaurant desegregation ruling in 1953, Vietnam offensive ops in 1965, Kennedy tax cut speech in 1960s, and RFK burial in 1969.
A satirical column lampoons the overuse of the phrase at this point in time ATPIT during Watergate hearings. The piece highlights politicians lawyers and TV viewers repeating the habit with ironic commentary on its absurd ubiquity and cultural reach.
A Carnegie Endowment funded study accuses U S policymakers of indifference and inertia during the Burundi genocide from May to August, noting failed embargo talks on Burundian coffee, ignored legal advice, and a lack of strong action despite extensive killings. Ambassador Melady’s limited aid stands as a rare positive note amid routine reactions.
A daily column author defends personal, reminiscence filled writing about Thomasville Atlanta and Washington days. He cites critics who dislike his focus on trees highways and heritage, notes dog Miss Scampy and local figures, and affirms writing about what he knows best despite disapproval.
By Albert Riley the writer explains the nature of a personal daily column and his aim to do the best he can while acknowledging not pleasing everyone. He references a Writer's Digest piece called The Writer's Prayer by Joseph Chadwick and its copyright.
Marianne Means notes Nixon advisers used three pressure moves to quiet Senator Lowell Weicker on Watergate probes. A White House attempt to neutralize him backfired, as Weicker pressed for independence, sought Haldeman's resignation, and urged full disclosure of the espionage network. A high ranking White House assistant reportedly called two Republican senators as part of the effort.
A Senate scene reveals attempts to sway Senator Weicker via a major campaign contributor and through White House aides. Charles Colson discussed pressuring Weicker, while Ken Clawson fueled rumors of party shift to damage credibility.
A devotional plea asks for divine guidance to observe people and events, craft wise and uplifting prose, and use words to heal, inform, and inspire. The speaker seeks courage for clean truth telling, resilience through doubt, and faith in writing and self despite lack of external belief.
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