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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1966

Page

5

Washington Has Reputation On Line In Viet Nam's War

The Johnson Administration weighs short term costs against long term gains from Vietnam policy. It seeks to show America can aid a weak ally at a high cost while restraining Communist expansion, and to test new tactics against wars of national liberation.

Washington New York Times Johnson Vietnam Soviet Union Europe America White House State Defense Departments Central Intelligence Agency Agency For International Development United States Information Agency Department of Agriculture and Health, Education Census Bureau Sec. of State Dean Rusk United States Senate Asia India Moscow South Korea Philippines West Germany Greece Latin America Africa U.S South Vietnam Manila Japan Laos Thailand Burma Cambodia

Johnson avoids bold anti inflation move at news conference

Washington commentary notes President Johnson deflects calls to curb nonstop federal spending fueling inflation. He refuses to endorse a firm anti inflation formula and signals no new wage and price controls. The piece also critiques his stance on airline strikes and interstate commerce. The columnist argues the president aides labor leaders while risking electoral backlash.

Arthur Krock New York Times Washington Johnson White House Congress Wirtz Dlis

President’s stance cited in inflation debate and politics

A commentary argues the President shows a deliberate anti inflation bias by opposing interstate efforts and endorsing welfare spending, warning that political signals from state primaries are mixed and could sway the unorganized vote. It notes Lake Nicaragua as the world’s only freshwater home for swordfish and man eating sharks.

Lake Nicaragua

Observer By Russell Baker Foresees Rising Squaredom

Russell Baker writes from Washington about signs of social change and a potential end to the hip swinging era of the sixties. The piece questions whether a resurgence of squaredom is imminent, noting early omens and uncertain timing.

Russell Baker New York Times News Service Washington

From Squaredom to Cool in the Sixties Shifts in Style and Politics

A reflection on 1960s cultural change contrasts squared fashion with the cool of the era. It notes Kennedy era Democrats losing ground in Tennessee, hints at Romney and Nixon as rising regular guys, and mentions Reagan and Wilson. The piece links media trends, satire, music, film, and Time magazine. It also notes Beatle bonfires and Lennon's remark about Jesus.

Time Magazine John Lennon Jesus Squaredom George M. Humphrey Milton Berle Sherman Adams Cool Kennedy

Burglarized Hartselle Rink Sparks Door Break In

Police report Hartselle Sno Jo Roller Rink on U S 31 was burglarized Friday night by forcing a door with a screwdriver or tool. The juke box was broken and $50 to $75 was stolen. The report notes no other items were disturbed.

Hartselle U. S. 31 William Ryker Ryker

Argentina Celebrates 150th Independence Anniversary

Argentina marks the 150th anniversary of its independence from Spain with national ceremonies, cultural events, and reflections on historical milestones and key figures shaping the nation.

Argentina Spain

Denture boost claims with FASTEETH powder

Clinical tests claim FASTEETH improves chewing comfort by up to 35 percent with alkaline powder for dentures. The product supposedly makes plates feel firmer, offers no gummy taste, and avoids souring. Regular dental checkups advised. FASTEETH available at drug counters.

New Life For You revival at Westside Baptist Deatur

Evangelist Tilford Junkins leads the New Life For You revival at Westside Baptist Church 311 Memorial Drive De catur August 15 to 21. Morning messages at 10 30 and evening services at 7 30 invite the public. Nursery and air conditioned facilities available. ELREE T. WADDELL, Pastor.

Tilford Junkins Westside Baptist Church Memorial Drive N.W Decatur Junkins Jesus God

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