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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1966
Page
4
Buford Ellington, a trusted Johnson ally, wins the Democratic nod for Tennessee governor and signals a broad attack on the President in Alabama through November. Alabama highway progress shows 352 miles open, 246.7 under construction, and 244.7 planned or acquiring rights of way.
Judge Cliff Almon cites Morgan County 27,249 and Decatur 13,982 voting strength as Decatur faces a City Commission race next Tuesday August 16. Seven candidates are listed alphabetically: Herbert Gardner Bill Landers William Lindley Charles Martin Melvin Ozier George Royer and Gene Shelton.
Senator Sparkman warned in Talladega that yielding to communism in Vietnam risks repeat of Munich errors. He argued the United States must defend South Vietnam to prevent communist aggression and preserve free self-determination, stating front lines of freedom meet communism there and that peace talks require liberation from aggression.
The record shows Sen. Tom Dodd billed multiple trips to the Senate while also collecting from groups including the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Free Cuba Committee. The article details double billing for a 1961 San Francisco trip and later travel to Miami and San Francisco with assistants, prosecutors, and political action committees, highlighting possible improper reimbursements and personal gain.
Billy Graham explains wholesome dating for youths, urging respect over lust and urging church activities, socials, sports, and shared interests. He stresses courtship with proper timing before marriage and sexual restraint as a key to happiness, urging activities that strengthen love and respect.
The case marks the first time the Supreme Court declared an act of Congress unconstitutional, asserting the court’s authority to interpret and invalidate statutes that conflict with the Constitution.
Economists and policymakers concede that the long standing wage and price guideposts may be inflexible and require study. Johnson officials warn that government influence can curb inflation but lack of clear productivity measures and labor union behavior complicate policy.
William S. White recalls the Fourth Division joining the U S Army in Vietnam while comparing its legacy to the First Division in Normandy. He highlights Hemingway's support for Ivy and the enduring prestige of the veterans, noting how both divisions shaped wartime memory and press coverage. The piece blends historical reverence with literary connections to celebrate Ivy and the Big Red One.
A compact history update lists notable events on August 12 across years. It recalls King Philip being killed near Turners Falls in 1676 and Roosevelt and Churchill drafting the Atlantic Charter at sea in 1941, with other milestones including Eisenhower Dulles on Suez in 1956 and Watts riots in 1965. It notes local ties to Hal Long Jr. and Decatur High School, plus Alcohol Tax Unit arrests in 1948 and Labor Day events in 1960.
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