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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
4
Editorial tribute outlines W R Shelton founder editor 1912 to 1924 era shaping the paper's voice. Notes his leadership and lasting influence on the newsroom and community coverage.
Dr Christian Barnard performs a second heart transplant delivering hope to Cape Town patient Phillip Blaiberg while signaling global progress in cardiac surgery. Analysts note donor shortages and foresee future reliance on artificial devices and mechanical aids to extend life. The piece links advances to regional medical growth in Decatur with support from Rep Bob Jones and Sen Lister Hill.
The answer explains that salvation depends on accepting Christ’s finished work on the cross, not merely avoiding evil or committing crimes. It notes even good people who reject Jesus are lost, while sinners saved by faith, citing the thief on the cross and the apostle John as examples of equality in Christ. It emphasizes belief in Jesus as the Son of God and the basis for condemnation or salvation.
In a silent Congress fight the Senate approved a aid to education amendment allowing court review of church aid, but House pressure and Foley lobbying led by AFL-CIO stopped it. Sen Javits shifted to block the measure on church state issues, backed by McCormack and Meany, while Johnson sought a deal with Celler to move a judicial review bill next year. This clash faces federal funding to Catholic schools and colleges amid constitutional questions.
The article notes the imperfect but improving accuracy of weather forecasts, recalls a past era of umbrellas and uncertain bets, and cites a New Year weekend in Decatur with little snow and few accidents due to cautious forecasts. It argues forecasting the worst keeps the public prepared.
View by David Lawrence argues Lyndon Johnson’s prepresidential Congress background drives his presidency. It contends his leadership style favors consensus and public opinion, notes credibility gaps are similar to past administrations, and cites Johnson as a master politician shaped by a 535-member Congress.
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