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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
4
The text lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, noting daily and Sunday options with prices, zones, and delivery details. It also includes a quote from Harry Emerson Fosdick about cynicism revealing hidden wishes, suggesting a periodical page with advertising and editorial content.
Drew Pearson lauds Arthur Goldberg for leaving the Supreme Court to serve as U S representative to the United Nations. Pearson credits Goldberg with peace efforts, noting his Jewish heritage and rare status among Arab nations while praising his negotiation skill and courage.
The county urges state and local leaders, including Morgan County Health Department, county and city governments, and the Morgan County Medical Society, to study health needs and fund a full time health officer. It calls for stronger personnel and sustained public health funding, with Alabama Department of Public Health assistance.
President Johnson remains pessimistic about peace in Viet Nam and irritable on the subject. He told aides to refer peace proposals to Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi and Mao Tse tung in Beijing. A 30 hour Christmas truce was agreed to more to satisfy opinion than to advance talks. Senator George McGovern pressed for a de facto cease fire by ordering no fighting after Christmas unless fired upon, but Johnson dismissed the idea. Officials warned such a move could echo as direct talks with the Viet Cong, while Hanoi was seen as directing the war. Johnson, described as worn and tense, voiced belief the Communists want to "clean our clocks."
The answer asserts miracles are essential to Christian belief, citing Jesus’ life death and resurrection as core miracles. It argues that faith rests on accepting the impossible with God, and shares personal testimony of miracles, including the transformation of the believer’s heart after accepting Christ.
Analysis from 1965 discusses whether Christmas Day truce violations were accidental or deliberate. It explores U S patience, possible peace talks, and the strategic implications for Washington Peiping and Hanoi. It notes US goals to extend the truce and pressure North Viet Nam to negotiate while considering air and ground options and potential Congressional action.
The piece reports a failed heroin smuggling plot involving a career Army man moving heroin hidden in a freezer unit. It outlines arrests spanning Brazil France Corsica and New York, noting informants and underpaid intermediaries who betrayed the ring to authorities. It critiques the greed of drug bosses and highlights the risk to low paid participants.
Associated Press notes mark historical events on this date including the 1890 Wounded Knee battle deaths at South Dakota, the 1778 capture of Savannah, Texas statehood in 1845, and other 18th 19th and 20th century milestones with brief geopolitical mentions.
Limestone County Fair Association directors voted to ban "girlie" shows starting next year. A board spokesman gave no detailed reason beyond having been considering the decision for some time.
Walter Jennette was elected President and Wilburn Moore as Vice President at the meeting. Jennette previously served as fair manager. Dewitt Garrett, a city council member, became secretary treasurer and Clarence Elmore was named rodeo chairman.
Antonius Stradivarius made about 3000 instruments with about 540 violins 11 violas and 50 cellos surviving. Portugal once led the world in the export of spices.
Thirty years ago the 30 members of Moredock and Watson's minstrel troupe were in the city ahead of a concert at the Masonic Theater. A fire destroyed two residences on West Vine Street.
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