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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1967
Page
4
A brief note marks W R Shelton as founder and editor from 1912 to 1924, recalling his impact on the publication and long tenure in shaping early era journalism. The item notes his leadership and the archival significance of those years.
The editorial casts doubt on using state employees for political campaigning with George Wallace in California. It questions cabinet members on the state payroll accompanying the former governor and notes taxpaying citizens’ funds should be kept for state duties. It argues a legal challenge could arise but may hinge on the law’s spirit and nixes public calls for immediate changes before next year’s national elections.
The gospel offers good news to the so called successful as well as those who fail. It exposes a God shaped void in every life and true peace comes from filling it with spiritual wealth, not worldly success.
The Alabama Independent Democratic Party in Birmingham proposes a backstop for voters to support the national Democratic ticket in November 1968. It would electors only, aiming to prevent Wallace dominance from denying a general election choice, possibly affecting outcomes if major parties split.
The United States backs Galo Plaza Lasso for OAS secretary general but forgoes a lobbying blitz as rivals like Venezuela Panama and the Dominican Republic push hard. Batting polarization leads to multiple Bolivia defections and a high‑stakes intra‑Latin American campaign.
President Johnson has not decided to seek emergency wage and price controls but signals potential action. He urged voluntary restraint and warned against a wage-price spiral while acknowledging the possibility of Congress granting authority to wage-stabilization boards if inflation remains unchecked.
The Decatur publication announces subscription rates by mail and carrier for daily and Sunday editions with yearly, weekly and monthly prices. It notes misstatement policy offering full investigation and redress if warranted. It is published afternoons Monday through Friday and weekend mornings in Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc. It is a member of the Associated Press and The New York Times News Service.
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