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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1967
Page
4
Obituary note marks the life of W. R. Shelton founder editor of the paper from 1912 to 1924. The column recalls his leadership and period of influence, noting he shaped early coverage and community ties before stepping back in 1924.
The Decatur Daily reports a Morgan County effort to help foster children enjoy Christmas. Marilyn George heads the program with about 10 of 100 children still needing sponsors. Foster homes licensed by the state host these youths, ages from infants to 17, many lacking funds for a bright holiday. Call 353 8181 or Betty Farr at 353 9526 to sponsor or donate.
The Alabama Sheriffs Association favors expanding boys ranches, with one planned in the Morgan Limestone Madison county area and the current Selma facility doubling to serve 32 youths. The program funds itself via $10 honorary memberships, aims to keep troubled youths out of reform schools, and emphasizes supervised, normalizing environments with education and religious services.
The departure of Robert McNamara from the Pentagon may free the military munition lobby to regain influence over multi billion dollar defense spending. He challenged contractors and generals, insisting on cost effectiveness and proof before funds.
A prayer asking for energy and gratitude to face daily duties. The speaker, James W. Kennedy of Cincinnati, editor and director at Forward Movement Publications, seeks a new philosophy of action to replace apathy and to keep both self and day fresh in Christ’s name.
Norman Vincent Peale tells of a New York taxi driver who is contented yet ambitiously discontent. The driver keeps a spotless cab, argues that cleanliness equals godliness, and uses clever fixes to deter rats. He saves and learns gardening to build a long island home, transforming a neighborhood with his example, proving contentment plus discontent can propel progress.
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