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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
4
An excerpt from the Macon Georgia News notes subscription pricing for Deity and Sundey with annual rates listed as 12.50 and 20.00. The piece asserts a stance on freedom of information while referencing a sensational story about an Atlanta boy performing 14 118 sit ups, described as discouraging to older readers.
The piece notes Charles de Gaulle’s assertion that France has been and would remain a steadfast ally of the United States from start to finish. It frames his stance amid a political campaign where anti American critique is raised, praising the durable Franco American friendship despite past friction.
Alabama politics heats up as Chairman Roy Mayhall considers January dates for the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting to open the candidate qualifying season. Talks swirl over removing the white supremacy label from the ballot and replacing the rooster with a donkey, moves seen as aiding voter distinction between parties. The outcome hinges on committee decisions and January action to unite the party ahead of the 1966 primaries.
A long report traces how Virgin Islands leaders and supporters sought to raise a wool quota to aid local industry, stirring opposition from the wool bloc and drawing in Washington lobbyists and political figures including John McCormack and Mike Kirwan. The piece notes lobbying tensions and a threatened firing amid the fight over quota policy.
The article argues Christ willingly laid down his life for sins. It cites Isaiah and New Testament verses to show Jesus was not a passive martyr but consciously chose the sacrifice. It notes God ordained the Lamb of God but that Jesus gave himself for humanity, demonstrating love through self-offering.
A concise note states the Black Sea is among a small group of seas worldwide that exhibit no tides, a fact observed by researchers.
A 1965 New York Herald Tribune column argues Republicans and Democrats waste time by debating who counts as an extremist. It notes definition challenges, contrasts left and right labels, and calls for studying why extremists arise, urging focus on government performance rather than party purity.
Washington warns of a harsh winter for U.S. determination to stay the course in South Viet Nam unless a genuine peace can be won through negotiations. The piece argues against appeasement and expansion of the war, urging steadfast restraint and unity across parties to avoid nuclear risk and maintain global credibility.
The AP notes December 16 1965 as a day with historical events from 1773 Boston Tea Party to 1965 wartime and political milestones. It lists anniversaries including the English Bill of Rights Napoleons divorce from Josephine and various global and domestic notes. It mentions NATO coordination, Phoumi Nosavan Laotian actions, and Johnson era personnel changes, plus local Morgan Limestone licensing and Decatur rail wage shifts.
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