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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

4

Populate The Countryside and Action Needed

An editorial urges moving from talk to action on rural development. It cites urban migration, proposes federal tax incentives to spread industry, and calls for coordinated plans by government and business to create 500 to 1,000 unskilled jobs in Alabama counties and similar regions nationwide.

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Budget squeeze hits Auburn on research and jobs

Auburn University faces reduced federal funding for research, requiring more state and private support. Dr. Ben Lanham warns that without research faculty and backing, graduate training suffers. The piece notes broader college development impacts and critiques federal budget cuts. It also mentions Detroit auto production resuming in 1969 models, highlighting manufacturing optimism.

Auburn University Sage Ben T. Lanham, Jr Lanham Congress Detroit Shreveport

Lobbyists Dominate Closing Rush Of Congress in July

Washington column notes three trucking lobby pushes shaping legislation before adjournment. It cites campaign contributions to lawmakers, Senate and House actions, and the White House stance, with San Francisco Mayor Alioto opposing a freeway through Crystal Springs parkland.

Congress Washington LBJ American Roadbuilders Association House of Representatives House American Trucking Association Sam Friedely John Din House Interstate Commerce Committee Defense Department Budget Bureau Agriculture Department Department of Transportation Senate Everett Dirksen R-Ill Mike Monroney D-Okla White House Fred Schwengel Arown Richard McLaughlin Massachusetts Nick Kotz Des Moines Register William Steif Scripps-Howard Joseph Alioto San Francisco Highway Lobby Crystal Springs Southern Pacific Hiram Johnson United States Crystal Springs Park District of Columbia Three Sisters Bridge The Potomac D. C

Viewing Vietnam War Debate as Hanoi Expects Political Gains

David Lawrence argues that U S political rhetoric during the 1968 campaign risks prolonging the war. He notes McCarthy's call for a broad coalition in South Vietnam and potential U S withdrawal if leaders resist, signaling Hanoi and Moscow about a possible surrender. He urges preserving negotiations and international guarantees.

Washington Nixon Humphrey Paris Sen. McCarthy Otherg Vietnam McCarthy Democratic National Convention United States South Vietnam National Liberation Front Roger Hilsman U.S North Vietnam Sen Edmund Muskie Maine Platform Committee Democratic Platform Committee Hanoi Moscow America Johnson

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