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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1966
Page
4
Ten Birmingham business men announce they are seeking an AFL franchise for the Magic City. The move marks a revival of civic competition once seen with Atlanta, signaling renewed ambition for Birmingham and, by extension, Alabama.
The Wall Street Journal essay highlights how states race to lure motorists off the interstates, urging Alabama to accelerate tourism promotion now. It notes Utah’s rising ad spend and warns Alabama’s half completed system by 1973 demands a bigger budget and swift action, with Mountain Lakes Association planning already in place.
Congressman Joe Resnick accuses Blue Cross and Blue Shield of using Medicare to cancel older subscribers and raise rates. He calls for a Congressional investigation as insurers study splitting over 65 plans, potentially saving millions while leaving seniors with limited coverage. Federal agents probe a nationwide obscene materials ring.
A New York AP piece argues there is a large market for paid listeners as most people ignore others. It notes workers, families, and even ministers often fail to listen, while psychiatrists and bugging services are among the few who do. The author suggests turning idle time into income by charging for listening.
Billy Graham answers that a person may be a Christian without knowing the exact moment of conversion. The Bible compares spiritual birth to the wind, unseen yet evident by signs, and God’s invitation is open at all times. If doubt exists, mark a definite day and hour for commitment to receive Him now.
A bipartisan coalition grows in Congress limiting the majority's strength even within the same party as President Johnson faces opposition on civil rights. Critics cite August protests as extremist tools, while Vice President Humphrey and Housing Secretary Weaver urge restraint. The Cleveland grand jury links demonstrations to malcontents and potential violence, signaling long-term tensions ahead of the November elections.
In this 1966 overview United Feature Syndicate analyzes how Mississippi Senator Eastland faces an unlikely Republican challenge from Prentiss Walker and how civil rights divides reshape Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Virginia races. The piece argues Northerners fuel Southern extremism and calls for national tolerance and self-critique.
This Day In History notes from the Associated Press mark Wednesday August 17 1966 as the 229th day of the year with 136 days remaining.
A historical note recounts Robert Fulton’s paddlewheel steamer the Claremont docking at the East River in New York after a return trip to Albany. The item also surveys past events: West German Community party outlawed in Bonn, joint notes by US Britain France to Moscow over Berlin, L.A. Watts rioting toll, and local Decatur notices from 100 to 10 years ago including theater sale, cotton convention attendance, a barber shop break in, a Morgan County tennis tournament, and school attendance guidance. The mix preserves era flavor with named places and organizations.
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