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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1965

Page

4

Stirring Up The Republicans In Alabama Political War

Grover Hall of The Montgomery Advertiser coins the GOP bid for governor as the era’s most significant political moment. He praises Jim Martin as the party’s top leader and notes Winton Blount’s support, while flagging John Grenier as a strong rival. Democrats fret as intraparty tensions continue and the GOP fight heats up across Alabama.

Grover Hall Montgomery Alabama Hall Jim Martin Wallace Martin Advertiser Winton Red) Blount Gadsden John Grenier Grenier GOP

How You Can Help In Viet Nam

The American Legion promotes the Ameri can Legion Relief Fund to rebuild South Vietnamese villages aid morale of U S troops and show patriotic support. A plea urges donations of 1 or more with names listed and mailed to the Indiana address to demonstrate in support of Vietnam policy and counter demonstrators.

Viet Nam Vietnam America American Legion State Department New York American Legion Vietnam Relief Fund P. O Indianapolis Ind

Johnson blocks government wiretaps except in security cases

President Johnson ordered a halt to general government eavesdropping with the Attorney General as the sole exception for national security. He demanded a full inventory of all listening devices and asked that his name be kept out of the campaign, while aides warned agency heads to treat the memo as administratively confidential. Reports also claim bugging concerns extend to alleged devices found in two U.S. Senate offices.

Washington Johnson White House Lee White Eleanor Roosevelt Army LBJ United Senate

Prayer and privacy clash over marriage and security

A reader asks about divorce amid abuse. The reply urges patience and spiritual rebuilding through prayer, claiming love and nonresistance can heal and protect the family. The text also covers federal wiretap policy, urging compliance, reporting, and safeguarding rights alongside concerns about surveillance and an CIA analysis on China.

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Humphrey Faces Rising Criticism Within Democratic Left

The article analyzes Hubert Humphrey’s precarious position as Vice President in 1965. It notes his growing clashes with the Democratic Left over Viet Nam policy, his alignment with President Johnson, and speculation about a future presidential bid, with Robert Kennedy seen as a rival in the left’s drift.

Democratic Party Humphrey South Viet Nam Viet Nam Hubert Humphrey Johnson Sen Robert Kennedy New York Kennedy United Feature Syindicate, Inc

Rhodesia's fate seen through American letter to reader

A Rhodesia insider argues in defense of white-led governance, claiming British and American policy aims to undermine Rhodesia while praising its stability. He warns that majority rule would erode progress, labelinga Communist threat and praising Rhodesia as a bulwark in Central Africa amid colonial dissolution and Congo upheaval.

Washington Rhodesia U.S Central Africa Britain Zambia Malawi Roy Welensky Federation America Viet Nam Central Africa Congo New York Herald Tribune Inc

50 Years Ago Congress Man Edward Almon Visit

Fifty years ago congressman Edward Almon of Tuscumbia visited here. D Sullings was injured at his location or event during the visit era, with details unclear from the fragment.

Edward Almon Tuscum Bia D. Sullings 2Nd Ave

New Defense Role At Gunter Seen

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo AP Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery is to become a headquarters for one of four new defense areas next spring as part of the Air Defense Command reorganization. The 14th Air Force at Gunter will cover the South to New Mexico with updated Back Up Interceptor Control systems and revised Semi Automatic defense centers.

Colorado Springs Colo Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery Air Defense Command Gunter ADC 14Th Air Force New Mexico Air Force

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The American Legion Relief Fund Bens G. OF Poli Kesow Tah Willis Adams Gilbert and Sullivan Lyndon B. Johnson Richard M. Nixon Nixon John Sealy Dwight Eisenhower John‘son Shdowy Theys Ol’ Hubert Decatur Morgan County State Department of Commerce Westminster Guild Westside Presbyterian Church Thompson's West Moulton S
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