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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1966
Page
4
A 1964 National Council of Churches feature notes the governor and lawmakers confront a tough task when filling public service vacancies. Every choice creates a friend and earns many critics who believe they deserved the post.
In Decatur the Planning Commission and the Tri County Planning Commission for Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties are urged to lead regional planning. The piece references Britannica predictions of urban growth by 1975 and contrasts city and country life from Rousseau Socrates Johnson and Jefferson, arguing for proactive planning to avoid metro crowding and preserve virtue.
Washington gossip blends Johnson’s sharp temper with warmth toward handyman Jack Valenti. The president berates Valenti for small faults yet treats him as a trusted ally, even inviting him to dine and play with his family. Valenti once pursued a Italy ambassadorship but backed off after publicity embarrassed the president.
The text urges that true difference comes from yielding to Christ. It cites Paul’s conversion as a model and argues every person feels inadequacy before God. By accepting Christ, one finds spiritual home, with God bearing burdens rather than eliminating all problems.
A widow endures multiple misfortunes and, after praying, gains inner resolve. She confronts an insurance receptionist, wins a moral payout, secures medical care and a job, and ultimately accepts a marriage proposal from a fellow widower. The tale urges faith and perseverance to turn defeat into victory.
A 1966 United Feature Syndicate column argues Ho Chi Minh rejects peace offers and accuses pacifist isolationists at home of pressuring for a rushed withdrawal from South Vietnam. It asserts the U S stance, defends Johnson and Rusk, and warns against surrendering South Vietnam to communism.
AP reports January 9 marks the ninth day of 1966 with 356 days ahead. The column lists Civil War era events, U S Army recalls, MacArthur Luzon landings, segregation rulings, and Decatur local recollections including a spelling bee, new industry, prayers observance, and a land deed sale event.
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