Shelton obituary marks founder editor decades ago
The notice honors W. R. Shelton, founder and editor from 1912 to 1924, with retrospective reflection published on Thursday, December 21, 1967.
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W. R. Shelton
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
4
Editorial on Johnson Vietnam policy and peace talks
The piece supports President Johnson's stance on continuing the war until the Vietcong agree to negotiations. It urges Saigon to pursue formal talks, endorses a five point peace framework, and backs South Vietnamese leadership while urging U S and Saigon cooperation to push for a conference with North Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Vietnam
Saigon
U. S
Demilitarized Zone
17Th Parallel
United States
North Vietnam
Thieu
Do not require exact conversion date to prove faith
The preacher urges remembering the conversion moment, but the responder argues that being alive in Christ and bearing the fruits of the Spirit matter more than the precise date. Exact second of conversion is unnecessary. genuine faith is shown by life in Christ beyond calendar dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
Phillip Lightfoot
Waite
Decatur
Harold Holt Death Shocks Australia Sets Vietnam Standfast
The article reports the drowning death of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt and notes caretaker John McEwen pledging steadfast support with allies in Vietnam. It highlights Holt's stance against surrender and his commitment to freedom alongside the United States and Pacific allies.
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Australia
Harold Holt
John ‘Black Jack
McEwen
Vietnam
United States
Johnson
Holt
Liberal-Country Party
Pacific
New Zealand
South Korea
South Vietnam
Mr. Holt
Travels Of Two In South Stir Rumblings At Home
Washington notes two high profile Southern governors drew criticism for travel. Florida Governor Claude Kirk took a Europe honeymoon funded by state funds costing 1627 dollars. Alabama's George and Lureen Wallace spent weeks away from home aiding Wallace's presidential bid.
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Washington
South
Adam Clayton Powell
Claude Kirk
Florida
Europe
George
Lureen Wallace
Alabama
Lurleen Wallace
State Capitol
Montgomery
California
Development Commission
Erika Mittfield
Kirk
Safire Public Relations
New York
Kirkfor
Davidoff Studios
Palm Beach
Florida Development Commission
Myrtle Kirk
Alabama House of Representatives
Tallahassee
Claude Kirk, Sr
Lurleen
Houston
Nixon Favored to Win GOP Nomination Says Viewpoint
David Lawrence argues Nixon leads GOP prospects for the 1968 nomination with Rockefeller as East rival and Romney touring abroad. discusses party splits, favorite sons, and domestic issues like inflation crime and Vietnam in shaping delegates votes.
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Washington
Nixon
Gallup
Gov
Reagan
California
Myre Cian
Meannis Turpish
Decatur Daily Classified Notice for Subscriptions
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Decatur-Daily
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
Mote Florida Development
Gov. Kirk
Republican State Committee
Decatur Daily
Miami
Florida Automobile Dealers Association
Dennis McNamara
Wackenhut Detective Agency
McNamara
University of Florida
Kirk VS. Wallace
Wallace
THE
Tennessee Valley Printing
Ala
Associated Press
New York Times News Service
Tedress
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