The Exceeding Greatness of His Power to Usward Believe
The fragment notes a devotional theme titled To The Receptive Heart with a line about belief and a reference to “THE EXCEEDING GREATNESS OF HIS POWER TO USWARD WHO BELIEVE” attributed to PYLLY.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1966
Page
4
The fragment notes a devotional theme titled To The Receptive Heart with a line about belief and a reference to “THE EXCEEDING GREATNESS OF HIS POWER TO USWARD WHO BELIEVE” attributed to PYLLY.
The Southeast squad received AP selection amid debate over Alabama Crimson Tide being ranked third in the mythical national title standings. The Associated Press list provoked reaction as fans question the criteria and outcomes of 1966 football honors.
The interview quotes Kennedy criticizing relief programs as breeding indolence and urges serious review of welfare. The piece notes inflation, deficits, and taxpayer concern over federal spending with Americans wanting reductions elsewhere.
Alabama budget officer Jake Jordan projects a $4 million general fund surplus by September 30 and a $34 million educational fund surplus. He expects possible funding for a 20 percent school program increase if the new administration desires. The Birmingham Post-Herald cautions about future downturns tied to sales taxes amid a strong 1966 economy, but editors note Alabama is shifting from agriculture to industry and aims for billion-dollar farm income and a brighter future.
President Johnson delays two million tons of grain to India as Indira Gandhi weighs how to respond to American bombings in Vietnam. Bowles warns of a fragile Indian reform link and possible anti–American government if aid is halted or Gandhi speaks out. NAACP and other figures weigh in on America’s civil rights stance.
Excerpt argues God is not responsible for world’s confusion. It asserts God’s power is limited by human free will giving people choice between good and bad. If humans align with God, peace follows. otherwise division and strife persist. Individuals and society must yield to Him.
The piece reflects on Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's quiet mind doctrine and Quaker meditation. It recounts a textile manufacturer who credits a hidden third partner, God, in business decisions. The narrative links patience, quiet reflection, and practical faith to finding right answers.
Washington analysis of the Ford Foundation proposal for a nonprofit domestic satellite system to relay programs and expand educational TV. FCC hearings begin, Congress weighs a TVA in space concept, and industry players like Gen. James McCormack and Sen. John Pastore push for broader access and competition while critics warn of booby-trapped politics and entrenched interests.
On December 11, 1872 Benton Pinchback became acting governor of Louisiana as the first Black governor in U.S. history during Governor Warmoth’s impeachment. The date marks his lieutenant governor role from 1871 to 1872 and Indiana’s 1816 statehood.
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