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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
4
The Florence Times editorial notes that war brings inhumanity across ages from colonial massacres to modern conflicts. It recalls King Philip’s War Great Swamp Fight where settlers destroyed a Rhode Island Indian village, killing many noncombatants while casualties on their side were far fewer.
A reader counsels turning to faith to rebuild after personal ruin and losing a job, urging repentance and humility. The piece then debates U S military actions in Vietnam, urging a full investigation into alleged massacres, condemning cruelty yet noting complexities and the need to preserve humanity amid war.
Explosive affidavits allege Sen. Vance Hartke and Senate aide Nick Zapple received gifts from Don Burden, owner of WIFE KOIL and KISN, with free advertising tied to Hartke 1964 campaign. Missing documents blamed on FCC House clash. probe widens to anti trust signals in private electric utilities efforts.
The article urges voting for all 34 amendments on December 9 with emphasis on three local measures in Morgan, Lawrence, and Limestone Counties. It highlights No. 6 for libraries No. 24 for industrial development and No. 34 health amendment and urges supporters to approve them, especially in those counties.
Viewpoint argues against premature judgment on the Vietnam massacre allegations of March 16, 1968. Col. Henderson questions firsthand clarity, cites self defense claims, and notes propaganda. Supports thorough military judicial review and warned pretrial publicity may skew prosecutions.
A garbled clippings page shows Decatur Alabama printing details and AP NYT service note. It lists subscription rates for misprint redress and postage details with limited legible pricing.
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