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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

4

Three Parties Unite Against Crime in U S Political Stance

The piece argues Democrats Republicans and an Independent Party will declare for law and order. It cites rising crime rates, police concerns, and calls for strong enforcement while stressing consensus on Vietnam peace and tougher punishment to curb urban violence.

Rep- Det ‘S George Walla Law and Order South Magazine Time Capsule Jamie Moore Birmingham L. J. Campbell Columbia S. C Supreme Court Vietnam America

Johnson Not Likely To Accept Draft At Chicago

President Johnson, marking his 60th birthday, faces multiple pressures over a potential third term as LBJ maintains control of the Democratic Party, courts Nixon, and keeps neutrality toward Humphrey. Despite Chicago convention tensions and health concerns, the President has decided not to run again.

Johnson Chicago LBJ Democratic Party Richard Nixon HHH Czechoslovakia Roosevelt Miami Beach Humphrey Eli Richard Daley Big Daley Democratic National Committee Hubert Humphrey Sen Eugene McCarthy Conrad Hilton White House Texas Kremlin Nixon Vietnam North Vietnam Eisenhower Woodrow Wilson

Yankees Regain Form After Four-Game Sweep

The article notes the New York Yankees showing signs of revival after a four game sweep of the Detroit Tigers, who were previously strong pennant contenders. It reflects on past dominance and the hope that the Yankees are back on track during the regular season.

New York Yankees Detroit ‘Tigers Yankees America Yankee Ines Detroit Figers

Do the thing you know you should do today

The speaker urges immediate commitment to Christ, arguing feelings can mislead and salvation comes by action rather than emotion. He warns against delaying, citing scripture about today and the accepted time, and promises joy when following what is right.

K. J Christ

Accident Of Timing

McGeorge Bundy, president of The Ford Foundation, argues that American colleges and universities have expanded rapidly in 20 years yet face imminent bankruptcy. He notes high prestige and public trust despite financial emergency, comparing campuses to top class American institutions in global perception.

American Corporation McGeorge Bundy Ford Foundation

Prague Crisis Drives Western View Of Soviet Actions

David Lawrence discusses the Prague invasion and its global impact. He argues Soviet aggression harms Eastern Bloc unity and prompts reconsideration of Vietnam policy, with U.S. reactions led by McCarthy, Mansfield, and Connally. The piece cites potential internal Soviet reform currents and future checks on Soviet power.

Prayer and church message from Lon Woodrum

A prayer from Lon Woodrum of First E U B Church Hastings Michigan urges faith to use power for God amid vast human activity. The Decatur Daily notes church voices and community messaging with local press and AP associations.

Christ Lon Woodrum Hastings, Mich E.U.B. Church

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