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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1966

Page

5

Few See Real Reason Why U S Is Fighting War In Viet Nam

A New York Times analysis by Joseph A Loftus shows how Vietnam divides American life beyond casualties. It cites deferments, draft questions, and shifting attitudes among youths, students, and minorities, with dissent growing among educated and religious groups while many see limited material impact.

U.S Viet Nam Joseph A. Loftus New York Times News Service Washington Vietnam United States Johnson Kennedy Korea Marines Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service Army Saigon Louis Harris China Joseph T. English Peace Corps Foreign Service William James

Priests and Nuns Embrace Civil Rights Work in Chicago

The New York Times notes some priests and nuns find the civil rights march involvement exciting and satisfying. It contrasts Chicago's liberal Catholic image with a history of neighborhood hostility and “holding the line” against integration, while highlighting younger clergy’s stronger liberal views and moral context within church leadership.

N. Y. Times New York Times News Service New York Chicago Mundelein, Stritch and Mayer United States Bernard J. Sheil Sheil

St Bernard College Gets Regional Higher Education Grant

Cullman Alabama St Bernard College was among 14 Catholic colleges to receive grants from the U S Office of Education under Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 About 5 million dollars in grants were awarded to 158 colleges nationwide St Bernard was the sole Catholic recipient in the Southeast

Cullman St. Bernard College U.S. Office of Education St. Bernard Southeast

Medicare enrollment window and eligibility guidance

A Q and A outlines seven month enrollment, three months before and after the birthday month, with sign up Sept 1 1966 to March 31 1967 for a December 1966 65th birthday. Eligibility requires at least 65 years old. earnings do not affect full benefits. drugs aren’t covered. enrollees may choose any doctor. discusses a 59 year old widow.

Weevils Looking for a Home in Miami Springs

Eight year old Pam Pearson learns cotton growing is prohibited as weevils threaten spread in South Florida. Her crop of 19 bolls was destroyed after realizing the plant hosts pests that could infest the Sah region.

Miami Springs Fla South Florida Pam Pearson Sah Pam

Bacteria Transmission of Drug Resistance Alarms Doctors

Reports from abroad confirmed in the United States show bacteria can pass resistance to multiple antibiotics to other strains. The finding explains rising drug resistance and prompts calls to curb antibiotic use, especially in livestock feeds. The R factor, a mobile resistance element, spreads between bacteria and was first reported in Japan in 1959.

Walter Sullivan New York Times New York Times News Service NEW York New England Journal of Medicine New England Journal Japan Britain Europe Israel

Aid For Poor And Disabled In 1965 Amendments

New York report explains the Social Security amendments of 1965 expand disability benefits. Benefits begin after seven months and can total up to 309 dollars monthly tax free for qualified disabled workers under 65. Over 1 million disabled workers already receive payments and more than 109000 have left benefits after returning to work.

Howard A. Rusk M. D New York Times New York

Super Liner Gets OK By The President

Washington reports the United States assigned the supersonic Superjet top manufacturing priority, a move aimed at preserving U.S. dominance in aviation, while balancing wartime needs and the Apollo program. Boeing, Lockheed, GE, and Pratt & Whitney prepare for design evaluations and flying prototypes by 1974 with a 1800 mph, 300 passenger airliner race against Britain France and the Soviet TU-144.

Evert Clark New York Times News Service Washington Defense Sec Robert S. McNamara White House Boeing Co Lockheed Aircraft Corp General Electric Co Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Division United Aircraft Corp Britain France Soviet Union

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