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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

4

Waters Resigns Athens College Board Chair After Civil Rights Act Move

In a telegram, N. H. Waters of Birmingham resigns as Athens College board chair after the trustees voted to comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, unlocking potential federal funds for library and classroom projects. Bishop Goodson lauds the decision. The college plans to use loans for students and expand facilities, while Waters’ successor may be chosen at the May meeting.

Athens College Board of Trustees N. H. Waters Birmingham Waters Athens Colle Kenneth Goodson North Alabama The Methodist Church Nme Athens College Frank N. Philpot

Park Is Big Step In Building City

Work has begun on the citys first family recreation center as a centerpiece for J Gilmer Blackburn Park. Additional parks are planned with man made lakes. The city commission pledges tangible evidence of pursuing recreational needs for a growing community.

J. Gilmer Blackburn

No' List In Cuba Growing

Castro marked Cuba's revolution anniversary by limiting car gasoline to 8 to 25 gallons monthly per vehicle. Havana hosted a mass parade with 50 000 Cubans as Soviet tanks and rockets were absent. The gas shortage is part of a broader restraint pattern, while car numbers continue to shrink toward 300 000 in nine years.

Castro Cuba Soviet Union Havana Revolutionary Plaza

What think ye of Christ faith in Jesus’ true nature

The speaker argues belief in Christ rests on faith beyond evidence. Historical references like Josephus and scriptural manuscripts exist, but prove nothing without faith. He compares faith to trust in romance, where belief leads to sight and a fulfilled life in Christ. The Bible teaches the just live by faith.

Jesus J.H Christ Josephus

Congressional junkets and talks of a new WPA program

The piece details Rep Mendel Rivers use of Air Force jets aided by a personal nursemaid and a government travel spree by 67 congressmen aimed at South Vietnam and other sites. It also discusses a proposed reemergence of a WPA like program to employ unemployed people on public works, with support from conservatives for a hand up over a handout.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Mendel Rivers Ds.c House Armed Services Pentagon Air Force Rivers Italy Diago Randazio Army Randazio Europe Germany Holland Belgium Far East Hong Kong Thailand Philippines South Vietnam Congress South Pacific House/ Interior Pacific Trust Territory Hugh Carey D-N.y Ed Edmondson D-Okla Roy Taylor D-N.c Richard White D-Tex Tom Foley D-Wash Lloyd Meeds Ted Kupferman R-N.y James. McClure Idaho Patsy Mink Hawaii Honolulu Quentin Burdick D-N.d Frank. Moss Utah Lee Metcalf Mont South Pacific Isles WPA Works Projects Administration Franklin Roosevelt New Deal United States Labor Department Operation Mainstream Bell-McClure

Rockefeller platform plan shapes GOP at convention

The New York governor David Lawrence notes Rockefeller's Albany state address signals a practical critique of federal spending and the dollar crisis. He argues deficits and inflation affect states and the nation, urging curbs on federal outlays and a tougher stance on international trade.

Washington Rockefeller New York Albany United States U.S. Treasury Nelson Rockefeller Congress Johnson

Decatur Daily Publishs Printing and Service Notes

Local Decatur Daily notice outlines publication times and services from Tennessee Valley Printing, lists misstatement policy and grievance redress, and details subscription rates by mail and carrier for daily and weekend editions with tax applied. It notes Associated Press and New York Times News Service memberships.

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