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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1968
Page
4
The Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security launches Operation Christmas to help about 75 foster children with no funds for gifts. Ray Martin notes volunteers can sponsor a child, with guidance on suitable gifts, or donate via check.
A reflective piece on forgetting past sins through faith and self forgiveness. It cites Greek philosophy and Dr William Sangster urging believers to accept God's forgiveness and cease dwelling on errors. The author likens lingering guilt to a slave's inability to leave, concluding that true freedom comes from accepting the Son's liberating promise.
Seven groups representing colleges and universities seek increased federal aid with no strings attached. They urge block grants to schools for direct use, complementing current programs, and support local control of funds to benefit all students. University of Wisconsin President Fred Harrington backs a pilot with small sums to test impact.
A prayer from Elwell M. Drew of North Park Community Advent Christian Church in San Diego California. He thanks God for the Bible and asks continued guidance to read study and live by its precepts in Christ.
Viewpoint says U S economy remains robust despite a rise in bank lending rates from 6 to 6.2 percent driven by Federal Reserve policy and consumer price pressures. It notes rising costs for autos, apparel, foods, and housing, with wages sometimes offset by union contract raises.
Earl Carson of the Alabama Motor Club cites U S Bureau of Public Roads data showing 2.9 deaths per 100 million miles on interstates versus 7.5 on rural roads. He notes about 4 000 more deaths would have occurred if travelers used rural roads, and praises interstates for safety and shorter travel times.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Alabama Governor George Wallace and Governor Albert Brewer push a full inquiry into alleged liquor distributor kickbacks to Wallace allies. The piece cites more than 138 000 dollars in commissions traced to Birmingham brokers Bolling Huey Millsap and notes papers, bank records, and Millsap tax returns as leads for investigation while defending Wallace and Brewer.
The notice lists publication details for the Decatur Daily and Associated Press content, noting an address in Decatur Alabama and stating misstatements are unintentional. It also outlines subscription rates by mail and carrier for daily and Sunday editions.
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