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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1967
Page
4
Obituary note marking the life of W. R. Shelton founder and editor who guided the publication from 1912 to 1924 with longstanding influence and memory in the newspaper community.
A Defense Department pamphlet describes the Chieu Hoi Open Arms program offering amnesty to Viet Cong and urging them to join the Republic of Vietnam. Through indoctrination and training, the effort seeks to weaken Communist forces and resettle defectors, with thousands already rallying to Saigon’s side.
A reader asks if guardian angels protect us and cites Bible verses about angels. The article reflects on angelic ministry today and describes Hoi Chanh defections aiding South Vietnam against the Viet Cong, noting rescues, mine warnings, and battles with VC.
After nine months of delay the antipoverty bill reaches a final House vote. Republicans seek to defeat it with sole opposition, while big city Democrats are urged to show up after long weekends. Public outcry and editorials boosted support as local communities faced program cutbacks and lost Head Start services.
Washington skeptics press for wage and price controls as inflation worries mount. Congress stalls on limits while unions threaten strikes and steel firms raise prices amid global imports. Johnson administration faces pressure from labor and GOP allies in ongoing budget and policy clashes.
The Decatur Daily's schedule lists afternoon editions Monday to Friday and morning editions on Saturday and Sunday in Decatur Alabama. It notes association with AP and NYT News Service and includes subscription rates and delivery charges.
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