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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1966

Page

4

Do You Know All The Answers Do You Know All The Answers

A reflective column questions modern Great Society plans by Tom Wicker. It contrasts wealth and poverty with a Decatur family living near the city center, showing harsh need despite national spending. The piece argues many questions remain about welfare and policy effectiveness.

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Jackie Kennedy Remorse and Manchester Book Reveals

The Manchester memoir chapter details Jackie Kennedy's remorse after Dallas and her stern view of LBJ and JFK tensions. It covers ten hours of taped recollections, separations before and during Kennedy's presidency, and her pursuit of privacy after leaving the White House.

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Jackie Kennedy shaped First Lady role and public image

The piece reflects on Jackie Kennedy’s influence and independence as First Lady, noting her fashion appeal and ability to set her own path despite public scrutiny. It cites incidents from the era including gifts and appearances, and contrasts with broader U.S. Latin relations context.

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War crimes verdict and historical notes from the era

The text recounts Hangings of Tojo and six associates, desegregation of Tallahassee buses after a boycott, a deadly train derailment in Catanzaro with 69 deaths, Pope Paul VI urging negotiations on Vietnam, and past corporate and civic notices including Alabama Power board director elections and a Decatur Junior Chamber outreach.

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Saan Alee by Billy Graham

Christmas brings new light to the world as Christ’s arrival marks a turning point toward a new social order. The article cites Scriptural prophecies about Jesus as the true light and torches the shadows of hatred and greed, transforming hearts when He reigns.

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Who pays for North Vietnam arms with U S aid

A 1966 analysis argues the Soviet Union and Red China fund the North Vietnamese war effort with billions in military supplies. It cites Moscow’s 122 billion ruble budget as a sign of increased arms shipments and notes Red China supplies arms and trucks through Eastern Europe and Asia.

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Come to the USA mocked by Europe travel agents

The piece parodies a U.S. tourism push by Don MacLean and imagines punishing European travel agents from Britain France Spain Italy for travel woes. It jokes about intolerant experiences, from ice in drinks to hostile lodging and pricey nightlife, ending with a teaser about political tensions and Hoffa.

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