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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1968

Page

4

Opinion Campaign Money Could Feed, Clothe Many Poor

Dr Herbert Alexander of the Citizens' Research Foundation analyzes campaign spending and its rising cost per vote. He notes presidential contenders may spend about 50 million before November with state and local sponsorship adding 10 to 21 million, and compares costs to Britain and past years.

Herbert Alexander Alexander Citizens’ Research Foundation Dwight Eisenhower Stevenson Britain New York Nelson Rockefeller Wallace Pat Paulson America

Golden Rule and campaign spending in American politics

Billy Graham argues that applying the Golden Rule hinges on God in hearts to change natures and blunt hatred. The piece surveys campaign spending by Nixon, Rockefeller, Reagan, Romney, Humphrey, McCarthy, Johnson, Kennedy, Wallace, and Paulson, noting estimates from Dr. Alexander and suggesting funds could ease national suffering.

God Richard Nixon Rockefeller Ronald Reagan George Romney Dr. Alexander Hubert Humphrey Sen. McCarthy Johnson Sen Robert Kennedy George Wallace

Auburn Planning Degree Step Ahead

A master’s degree in city and regional planning will be offered this fall at Auburn University. The program aims to train professionals in urban development land use river basin studies and recreation. A planning committee notes Alabama has lost federal dollars due to a shortage of planners. The North Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission supports regional planning efforts.

Auburn Alabama North Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission

Planning edge praised as Auburn course boosts Alabama

Soliloquy led by Gary Voketz lauds the region’s ahead of peers planning efforts citing Washington reputation. It warns Alabama losses from poor planning and welcomes Auburn's graduate program as a major boost enabling local talent to study home state improvement.

Gary Voketz Washington Auburn Alabama

Humphrey Names Four Potential Running Mates

Vice President Humphrey nominates four possible running mates for early review. They include Sargeant Shriver ambassador to France. Senator Edmund Muskie of Maine. Governor Richard Hughes of New Jersey. and Mayor Joseph Alioto of San Francisco. All are Catholics and appeal to varied voter groups.

Washington Nixon Humphrey Democratic Party Sargeant Shriver Kennedy France Shriver Peace Corps Sen Edmund Muskie Maine Senate Richard Hughes New Jersey U.S Johnson Kosygin Glassboro N.J Joseph Alioto San Francisco Alioto International Platform Association

Wallace Votes Factor Prompts Nixon Agnew Choice Debate

Washington observers weigh how the Nixon Agnew ticket affects George Wallace’s nationwide influence. Nixon sought a running mate to win the South and possibly sway border states and northern cities, with Agnew seen as a pragmatic choice by liberals and conservatives alike.

Washington Nixon-Agnew Wallace South House of Representatives Richard Nixor Nixon George Wallace CBS Spiro T. Agnew Cofcern Agnew Orth Democratic Party

Misprinted notice prompts reader request for correction

A telegraphic-style notice from The Decatur Daily outlines a commitment to investigate misstatements and provide redress if found to be valid. The notice mentions Associated Press and New York Times News Service affiliations and references local delivery details.

Decatur Ala Associated Press New York Times News Service

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