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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1966

Page

4

Are We Making Atty Headway In Morgan County Health

A county memo urges the Decatur City Commission the Morgan County Board of Revenue and local municipalities to restore and expedite a first class health department. It warns that population growth heightens health protection needs and calls for action by local and state health authorities to address persistent inadequacies.

Decatur City Commission Morgan County Board of Revenue Morgan ™ County” Board of Health Morgan County State Board of Health Boards of Health

History Of The Christmas Tree Through the ages

The article traces Christmas tree origins from Norse and German traditions to Boniface legend, Luther’s lights, and early American ornaments. It notes candles and lights symbolize Christ the Light of the World, and highlights customs in Ireland the Netherlands and North America from past to present.

Scandinavia Winfrid Boniface Germany Thor Christ United States Canada Martin Luther Bethlehem Ireland Netherlands

Kennedy illness theory fuels assassination debate

Stern magazine proposes Addison's disease as a possible hidden factor in Kennedy's autopsy. The piece argues the Kennedy family kept silent to avoid political risk, while noting Oswald remained the sole alleged shooter per the Warren Commission. It cites bodies of evidence and quotes from Sorenson and RFK.

Washington West Germany Stern Kennedy Henri Nannen Warren Commission Lee Harvey Oswald Addison Kennedys Dallas Addiso Jr Theodore Sorenson Robert Kennedy Egon Vacek Ia Ae

Be Still and Trust Faith Over Inner Struggle

A paraphrased moral urges surrender over self effort. It cites Paul and David and a psychiatrist saying faith comes when we stop striving and rely on God. The message contrasts guilt and willful striving with divine guidance and peace.

David God Paul Christ

Truce Debate opines on Viet Nam Christmas pause risks

The piece argues over a Vietnam War Christmas truce, noting 1965 violations and casualties. It urges preannounced immediate resumption of hostilities if violated, warning that a renewed halt would aid Communist moves. It cites editorials and military officers skeptical of a peaceful pause.

Washington Westmoreland The Chicago Tribune Ho Chi Minh Soviet Union Publishers Newspaper Syndicate

Double-Talking Barrel in Middle East Crisis

William S White argues the Middle East clash is a Soviet proxy war aimed at Israel. He claims Jordan’s King Hussein is restrained by UN censure, while Western powers enable Communist influence. He asserts Israel faces a double standard and warns UN actions embolden aggressors against its borders.

Washington Middle East Soviet Union Israel Jordan’s South Viet Nam China Jordan United Nations Hussein U.N U S United Feature $Ndicate. Inc

This Day In History Dec 5 1966 events noted

On December 5 1966 a history snapshot recalls the AFL-CIO merger of 1955 as a major labor milestone. It also lists ten years ago Clinton Tennessee court actions over school integration and Katanga UN clashes. de Gaulle’s diminished prestige. Decatur Morgan County license applications. local recognitions in Limestone County. and Christmas Seals outreach in Morgan County.

Schick Safety Razors Eversharp Patrick J. Frawley Jr California Californa Montgomery County Farm Bureau George Lechlider Royce.Hanson Stefan T. Possony Hoover Library Leland Stanford University Tso Constitution Hall Daughters of the American Revolution Marian’ Anderson Baptist Ministers Conference Duke Ellington Baptists Duke Interdenominational Church Ushers Association Children’s Hospital Big Brothers Sonia Whipper Ellington David Eaton iBy Associated Press American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations Federation of Labor Free World Clinton Tenn Clinton High School Tennessee United Nations Katanga Elisabethville Charles de Gaulle Decatur Goodyear Lecatjur Mills Morgan County Seal Meredith Wooda

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