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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1969

Page

4

Opinion balance on regulatory boards and Nixon appointments

The article argues that Nixon will gain control of most federal regulatory boards by first term end and nearly total control if reelected. It contends this would risk unbalanced governance, urging liberal and conservative representation on agencies like the FTC FCC AEC and NLRB to serve all Americans.

Nixon Federal Trade Commission Federal Communications Commission Federal Power Commission Civil Aeronautics Board Atomic Energy Commission Federal Reserve National Labor Relations Board Herlong U.S

Early Teen Missionary Calling Encouraged

Billy Graham affirms a teen’s call to full time missionary work after leading friends to Christ. Emphasizes first conversion experience, then training, but notes practical mission can begin through evangelism now and gains experience in the school of service. John Wesley referenced on pursuing personal conversion before outreach.

Christ M. W John Wesley America

Speculation on Human Primate Hybrid Possibility Raises Alarm

William Hines cites a World Book Science Service article quoting a biochemist and an anthropologist who strongly imply inter species breeding between humans and higher primates may be possible. They compare relations to horse and donkey and warn about religious legal and ethical questions if such hybrids could exist and be public policy concerns.

William Hines World Book Science Service

Courage of the American Press Calls for Discretion

A Letters to the Editor argues journalism must balance courage with discretion in reporting national security matters. It cites Zenger, Kennedy, and Shakespeare urging self restraint while preserving press freedom, warning against censorship and sensationalism in the fight against Communism.

John Peter Zenger Zenger Kennedy NEW York Post David Saul Jonathan Israel Gath Askelon America William Shakespeare

Dodd probes prison abuses in 15 states with secret team

Sen. Tom Dodd has quietly gathered evidence for months on prison horrors across 15 states including California Ohio and Florida with reports of shackling beatings and long confinement. Witnesses and ex-convicts have been approached to testify while some officials threaten to back off the probe.

Washington Tom Dodd Dodd Ohio California Florida Senate Louisiana Indiana Sam Sheppard

Third Party Majority Possible in U S Congress

Viewpoint argues a split Congress could yield a third party as majority through independents and protests. It cites Wallace votes, Cahill’s New Jersey win, and discontent with both parties, urging a constitutional, pro amendment path and a national Republican alternative in primaries.

Washington Congress George Wallace Nixon New Jersey William T. Cahill Cahill Wallace Middle America

Second class postage paid at Decatur Alabama

Associated Press and News Service report on postal notices and service terms with the dateline and agency credit.

Decatur Ala The Associated Press News News Service Ork Times

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