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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1966

Page

4

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.

All America Choice Sparks AP Controversy for 1966

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.

Segrete Sy Associated Press Alabama Crimson Tide

Kennedy Defends Welfare Aid While Tax Burden Grows

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.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy New York Sen Robert Kennedy

Alabama Economic Outlook Sees Surplus and Growth Ahead

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.

Alabama Jake Jordan Jordan Wallace Birmingham Post-Herald The Post-Herald

Indira Gandhi faces U S grain hold amid Vietnam dispute

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.

Washington Indira Gandhi Johnson Gandhi Chester Bowles India LBJ Egypt Nasser Yugoslavia Tito New Delhi Manila America Bombay Reita Faria Bob Hope Viet Nam Oval Office Nort Viet Nam Bowles State Department Haings NAACP Roy Wilkins South Isaeli Abba Eban Eban Eshkol Ivory Coast Houphouet Boigny France USA

Do not believe that is Gods will for world as it is

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.

Jesus Christ Dwight E. Stevenson Lexington, Ky Lexington .Theological Seminary National Council of Religious Features N. B Stacle God

Quietness as a path to answers and steady faith from a textile founder

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.

England Solo Bill Dorn the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Take The Right Step Toward Nonprofit TV Satellite Plan

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.

Washington Newton Minow Federal Communications Commission McGeorge Bundy Ford Foundation Bunday Fred Friendly Foundation CBS Friendly Britain British Broadcasting Corp Budy Bundy Comsat Corp Ocean James McCormack Comsat FCC Congress John O. Pastore Rhode Island Pastore TVA Tennessee Valley Authority Ford Lee Loevinger

First Negro Governor Benton Pinchback’s 1872 tenure

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.

United States Benton Pinchback Louisi

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