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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1968

Page

4

Opinion: Drivers Must Play Role In Preventing Fatal Accidents

Alabama safety director Col. Floyd Mann announced a new program to intensify highway death investigations. Troopers will probe whether mental or physical factors contributed to crashes to target danger spots and reduce preventable fatalities. He warned that enforcement alone cannot save lives if drivers remain careless.

Alabama Department of Safety Sor Floyd Mann Public ‘Safety Alabama Col. Mann Mann

Prayers and Suffering in Billy Graham's View

The passage cites hardships and unanswered prayers as part of God’s love. It argues that Christians may endure affliction to reveal Christ’s power, citing Paul’s thorn and the sufficiency of grace. Healing may occur, but enduring weakness can also demonstrate divine strength.

M.J.J Paul Christ

Cohen urges public disclosure of federal test results on consumer products

Secretary of health, education and welfare Wilbur Cohen testifies before the FTC calling for release of government sponsored test results on batteries, tires and other goods. He proposes a 12 point program to strengthen consumer protection including federal aid, consumer counseling in low income neighborhoods, drug coverage in Medicare and Medicaid, and safety standards for cosmetics and toys. He notes some ideas merit consideration while others may be impractical and urges careful commission decision.

Wilbur - Cohen Congressional Quarterly Bureau of Federal Credit Unions U. S Cohen

Oil shale land giveaway linked to Nixon era power plays

Washington dossier claims oil shale in Colorado Utah and Wyoming could yield trillions in royalties. It cites Rep. Aspinall and Sen. Allott as movers and alleges Nixon era ties via Franklin Little influencing Interior decisions. Warns of potential taxpayer loss and swift lease actions ahead.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Colorado Utah Wyoming USA Nixon Franklin Little Advance Ross Corp Interior Department Little Interior Wayne Aspinall D-Colo Congress Denver Petroleum Club Gordon Allott R-Colo Rockies Rep Aspinall U.S. Treasury

Labor Climax Nears as Shultz Seeks Limited Government Role

Viewpoint by David Lawrence outlines a Nixon era shift in labor relations. George P. Shultz favors limited federal intervention, leaner mediation, and possible compulsory arbitration if strikes threaten the public interest. He proposes partial operation during strikes and questions industrywide bargaining as a monopoly.

Washington America Nixon Baio Torv George P. Shultz Graduate School of Business University of Chicago Jet Council of Economic Advisers Shultz Mr. Shultz

Prayer text by Alfred N Sayres from Lancaster Theological Seminary

Prayer invoking God to dwell within believers during the holy season ending with an Amen. Signed by Alfred N Sayres of Lancaster Pennsylvania professor emeritus at The Lancaster Theological Seminary.

God Bethlehem Jesus Alfred N. Sayres Lancaster Lancaster Theological Seminary

Decatur Daily postal and subscription policy note

The Decatur Daily notes misstatements are not intentional and offers investigation and redress. It lists P O Boxes and mailing details, subscription rates, and delivery options with tax information, urging readers to report grievances for prompt action.

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