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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1967

Page

5

Why Not Leave South Africa Alone

C L Sulzberger argues the United States should mind its own business regarding South Africa and its race policy. He criticizes U.S. embargo policy and urges a stance of noninterference while noting Africa’s growing ties and South Africa’s push toward gradual social tolerance and international engagement.

South Africa C. L. Sulzberger New York Times Johannesburg United States Poland Spain Portugal United Nations Vorster fAnd Suez Washington

Star of Bethlehem: planets or miracle debate

A 17th century Kepler era theory links a rare Mars Saturn Jupiter alignment in 6 B C to the Star of Bethlehem. The triangle would be visible near sunset but not to all, and tradition’s miracle claim remains unproven.

Bethlehem Jupiter Saturn Jesus Sam Caldwell World Book Ecyclopedia Science Service, Inc Science Service, Inc Jesus Christ Christ Persia India Mars Johannes Kepler Kepler Howse Barrett

Space Bus Warheads Studied By U S Defense Official

Washington officials discuss a space bus concept that could deliver multiple independently targeted warheads to several cities. The idea pairs with Minuteman 3 and Poseidon missiles, aiming to defeat Soviet defenses and deter missile threats. Foster frames MIRV as a potential breakthrough amid strategic debate and arms balance considerations.

New York Times News Service Washington United States Defense Department John S. Foster Jr Defense Research and Engineering Poseidon Foster Pentagon Dallas Tex Association of the U. S. Army Dallas Council On World Affairs McNamara Soviet Union U.S

Heavy Bunkers Rise Along DMZ Barrier in Vietnam

Report by HANSON W. BALDWIN describes Marines Seabees and South Vietnamese troops under rain and fire building fortified bases and living bunkers south of the Demilitarized Zone. The McNamara Line concept is the backdrop as trench-like traces, towers, and minefields grow from Cuaviet to Conthien with airstrips and supply bases evolving under monsoon and ongoing artillery pressure.

Hanson W. Baldwin N. Y. Times New York Times News Service Phubai South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone North Washington Vietnam Secretary of Defense McNamara U.S Io Man’s Land Oer Bestal Highway 9 Cuaviet Gulf of Tonkin Khesanh Langvei Third Marine Division Giolinh eLatherneck Square Dongha Cambo Conthien Camlo Conthefi Rocknile Kheéanh Langveina Wich

Thanksgiving War News From Viet Nam Echoes Home

A Vietnam War letter thanks readers for cards and food packets as a family sends greetings from Alabama. It notes the writer’s third Christmas in Vietnam and details frontline fortifications and a Demilitarized Zone barrier from the sea to Conthien, including bunkers, gun positions, and watchtowers.

Five Day Week Brings Trouble For Muscovites

In Moscow the five day workweek, though intended to raise culture and productivity, coincides with scarce services. Vodka sales rise sharply, reading declines, and crowds flood few Sunday shops, baths, and laundries. Barbershops and libraries cut weekend hours, fueling public frustration.

Soviet Union Fac Literaturnaya Gazeta Union of Soviet Writers Arkady Likhachev Moscow Kkhachev Oktyabrsky

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