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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1969

Page

4

House rounds two Vietnam resolutions to prod Hanoi

The House passed two Vietnam related resolutions this month. One condemns Hanoi for prisoner abuses and urges Geneva Convention adherence, aiming to force disclosure of prisoners. The second commends American servicemen while noting public concern over My Lai and Medal of Honor awards.

House OF Representatives Vietnam Hanoi House North Vietnam Defense Department Alabama William L. Dickinson U. S My Lai Joel. T. Broyhill Virginia United States South Vietnam

World Waits on Nuclear Arms Talks and Prayer Letters

A reader condemns prayer chain letters linking fortune to prayer and warns against treating prayer as a charm. The United States and Soviet Union agree to substantive talks in Vienna on April 16 to limit strategic arsenals and pursue world peace through arms control negotiations.

M.C.T Jesus United States Soviet Union Vienna Gerard C. Smith U.s.arms Control — and Disarmament Agency Washington

Parachute balloon system aims to save airmen from ground fire

Air Force researchers unveil a device that attaches a hot air balloon to a pilot’s main chute. When deployed, air rushes into the balloon vents and a propane burner slows descent, allowing a rescue plane to reach the aviator high above ground.

Air Force

Nixon memo calls for massive government cuts and reform

President Nixon urges sweeping personnel reductions across all government areas in a confidential memo to top advisers. He citesBurns' economic analysis and urges efficiency, while noting White House staffing remains large and controversial reforms face Congress.

Washington Nixon Council of Economic Advisers White’ House White House Arthur Burns Tax Foundation New York White-House Burns Federal Reserve Post Office Department House Post Office Committee United Federation of Postal Clerks Agriculture Department Congress Pentagon Senate J. William Fulbright D-Ark George McGovern D-S.d America Sen Ted Kennedy D-Mass Robert Bobby” Kennedy Ted Mary Jo Kopechne Chappaquiddick

Soliloquy Subscription Rates by Mail and Carrier

Subscription rates listed for daily and Sunday delivery by mail and carrier. By mail within trade zone $30 per year and outside trade zone $32 per year. Carrier daily and Sunday $3 120 per year or $2.60 per month. Rural motor route daily and Sunday $2 per month. All sales tax.

Real Christmas Promise for Peace and Honest Leadership

Viewpoint by David Lawrence advocates a true Christmas spirit rooted in inner conscience and universal love. He cautions against hollow slogans and political expediency, urging nations and individuals to embrace unselfish compassion, truth, and moral principle to achieve lasting peace.

David Lawrence Washington Jesus Publishers-Hall Syndicate

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