W. R. Shelton Founder Editor 1912 1924
Obituary note recalls W R Shelton founder editor of the paper who led from 1912 to 1924 with long service ending before 1968 April.
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W. R. Shelton
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
4
One Vote Counts in Tight Elections
Editorial argues that many elections hinge on a single vote and urges readers to cast ballots. It cites 1960 races in Oklahoma Utah and Washington where tiny margins decided outcomes and notes studies showing several presidential and congressional contests decided by small vote shares.
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Victor Wickersham
Oklahoma
Clyde Wheeler
M. Blaine Peterson
Utah
Congress
Seattle
John Stender
Don Magnuson
Wash
Finding God's Will in Daily Life
Billy Graham urges seeking God’s guidance through submission to His will and prayer. He cites open doors and closed doors as signs, notes Jesus’ prayer at Gethsemane, and recommends morning meditation on Scripture to receive daily direction. He warns that neglecting prayer brings frustration.
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Jesus
President Free To Be The President In Final Term Push
The Senate passed a 10 percent tax increase with a $6 billion spending cut to fortify the dollar. The bill moves to a reluctant House as the President pursues three aims: end the Vietnam War on honorable terms, stabilize cities with strong police presence, and secure the economy.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Vietnam
A Prayer for Grace and Vigilance From James W Kennedy
A reflective prayer asking for grace to receive and give, to find worthwhile work, and to perceive human needs with open eyes. The petitioner, James W Kennedy of Cincinnati, D., director and editor at Forward Movement Publications, asks for blessing this day.
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James W. Kennedy
Cincinnati
Forward Movement Publications
Johnson open to bold actions in remaining presidency
The text asserts President Johnson now free to pursue aims without political constraint and predicts his final nine months could be his best hour. It warns that even after Vietnam ends, Communist aggression will continue elsewhere in Asia and beyond, framing a global struggle against communism.
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Johnson
United States
Tide Record Not Really That Bad
Alabama Crimson Tide has begun spring training with 100 candidates as Bear Bryant notes bigger, stronger linemen and unknown speed. Fans compare last season’s 8-2-1 record to perfection, though many would trade for similar success.
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Bear Bryant
Fair Land
LBJ’s Quiet Exit Reflects Conviction Over Polls
Washington columnist Drew Pearson recalls Lyndon Johnson’s decision to bow out of the 1968 race as a principled sacrifice for national unity. He notes Johnson’s long record on education civil rights and home rule, and describes Moyers’ exit as a personal blow that influenced the president’s thinking.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
LBJ
Dean Rusk
Bobby Kennedy
Kennedy
Bobby
Bill
Paley
CBS
NBC
Nixon
Moyer
Bill Moyers
Newsday
Moyers
George Ball
Nick Katzenbach
Bill Moyer
Pete Hamil
Hamil
Lej
Lyndon. Johnson
Orville Freeman
Jack Kennedy
Minnesota
Lyndon
District of Columbia
Texas
Red China Kicks Off Wide Revolutionary Campaign
A David Lawrence viewpoint outlines Red China's global push after Vietnam, alleging support for rebels in Burma Africa and Latin America, training terrorists, and expanding bases from Tanzania to Cuba. It cites Chinese and Cuban instructors and warns of growing guerilla threats and UN inaction.
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Washington
Red China
Vietnam
Peking
U.S. News & World Report
Burma
Red
China
India
Borreo
Soviet Union
Mideast
Israel
Jordan
Africa
Tanzania
Congo
Castro
Cuba
Spanish Guinea
Portuguese
Rhodesia
Europe
Albania
London Times
Syria
Kayo
Algeria
London
Paris
Brussels
the Times
Latin America
Decatur Newspaper Data and Subscription Rates
Publication details list edition schedule and service areas for Decatur Alabama with mailing, carrier delivery, and tax information. It notes Associated Press and New York Times affiliations and outlines misstatement policy and grievance redress procedures.
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Associated Press
New York Times News Service
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