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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1966

Page

4

Johnsons advice reflects China risk in Vietnam policy

President Johnson, after consulting Gen Westmoreland on the Vietnam border, emphasizes not crossing the demilitarized line due to intelligence on Chinese intervention. The piece links lessons from Korea and MacArthur to current policy, noting concerns over Lin Piao and potential Chinese entry if the 17th parallel is crossed. It also questions Secretary Rusk's Big Bend Dam trip and highlights Pan American common market ideas tied to Johnson’s plan, with commentary from Sen Wayne Morse. It mentions Rep Wayne Hays’s daughter Martha’s horse show achievement.

Washington Johnson William Westmoreland Texas Ranch Demilitarized Zone South North Viet Nam New National Intelligence Lyndon Johnson Joint Senate Douglas MacArthur Korea Harry Truman MacArthur U.S Truman Wake Island Yalu River Custer China Lin Piao 17Th Parallel Nils Roe Robert Chamberlain Karl Mundt Donn Wright Big Bend Franklin Roosevelt Dean Rusk

Barkley Dam dedication highlights inland waterway progress

From Grand Rivers Kentucky Vice President Humphrey led a ceremony for the Barkley Dam and related Barkley Project works on the Cumberland River as part of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway plan. The four state Authority pushes for federal funds to link the Tennessee Cumberland Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys with the Gulf Coast.

Grand Rivers Hubert Humphrey Alben W. Barkley Humphrey Veep Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Barkley Cumberland River Tennessee Congress of the United States Kentucky Ohio River Cumberland United States Barkley and Kentucky Lakes Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority George H. Walker Army Corps of Engineers Congress Washington

David a man after God's own heart despite sins

A preacher explains that David was after God's own heart not because of perfection but due to genuine repentance for adultery and murder. He emphasizes sorrow for sin, confession, and God’s forgiveness as the mark of a believer, likening repentance to an altar where souls are repaired.

David G.L Christ God

Interest Rate Rise Signals Strain In World Money Flow

The 6 percent prime rate for business loans raises concerns over global balance of payments, bank lending limits, and investor shifts. Rising rates may draw funds to bonds and curb construction, with unemployment and inflation risks ahead before government actions post-election.

Washington America

Johnson charts alliance for progress amid population pressure

Marquis Childs reports President Johnson will address the fifth anniversary of the Alliance for Progress in Lima, outlining goals of massive expansion yet facing hurdles. He cites a rising birth rate, funding limits, and the need for widespread education and family planning to avoid regional crises like Bogotazo, with population growth straining growth and health gains.

Washington Johnson Alliance For Progress Lima Peru South America Congress Alliance Punta del Este Americas Asia Africa Tion Latin America Rio de Janeiro Caracas

This Day In Ara Aug 23 1966 Through the Years

This Day In Ara notes events from 50 25 and 10 years ago. Alabama troops to Pan ama guard canal. Morgan County Sunday school association meeting. Marvin Eubanks Decatur lawyer enlistment in Navy. J P McCallie speaks at Riverside High School. Grant Street overpass project. Judge orders Todd named permanent receiver of Alabama Bonded Warehouse Co.

Alabama Panama Canal Morgan County H. L. Turner Marvin Eubanks Decatur U.S. Navy J. P. McCallie McGallie School For Boys Chattanooga Riverside High School Grant St U.S. Bureau of Public Roads Morgan Circuit Newton Powell Alabama Agriculture A. W. Todd Alabama Bonded Warehouse Co

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