Madison grand jury urges better voter official outreach
A Madison county grand jury recommends election administrators inform citizens of their duty to serve as poll workers after four absences were traced to misunderstandings. It notes lack of interest transient populations and misperceptions about mandatory service and criminal penalties. Morgan county faces similar issues as Alabama prepares for more elections.
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Grand Jury
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Morgan County
Alabama
President Johnson's Union address mirrored era goals and wars
The speech stressed a massive 1966 budget and long Vietnam involvement while promoting the Great Society. It urged four-year House terms to reduce campaign focus and urged Congress to act with broad support, linking domestic progress to Cold War aims.
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Associated Press
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Hold Key To Peace In Nazareth Explores Arab-Israeli Tensions
The piece surveys Nazareth’s Arab population, pro Israel views of ex mayor Seif Eddine Zubi and his wife’s links, and Ben Gurion’s remark on U S and Soviet roles in peace. It details Arab land expropriation under military rule, closures of villages, and Bedouin under military permit regimes.
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Ghabsieh
Gali- Hee
Bane
Carmel
Dier al- Asad
Tayibe
Abdel - Hamid Abu-I'Tah
Saleh Baranci
Jewish - Arab Committee
Yuri Avnery
This World
Taibe
Y. Yeredor
M. Roditty
Qalansawe
Negev
Coping with Loss and Loneliness After a Husband's Death
A reader counsels someone grieving a husband’s death to avoid withdrawal. Focus on not despairing, seeking support, helping others, and turning to faith for relief. The answer urges bearing one another’s burdens and trusting God as path to healing and less loneliness.
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Clergy in Crawley Urge Year-Round Wedding Tax Breaks
In Crawley England clergy urge MP Peter Hordern to seek all year tax concessions for young couples to marry, arguing the twice yearly peak forces spring and autumn weddings and creates wedding stress.
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Crawley
England
Crawley New Town
Sussex
Peter Hordern
Hour Of Decision in Viet Nam War Debate
In Washington, Congress and the public doubt the Vietnam policy and the President's limits on bombing. Gen McConnell argues a strategic persuasion approach, while others warn against timidity and stress the need to prevent a larger war. The hour of decision on how to fight nears.
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Viet Nam
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Detroit
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New York Herald Tribune,Inc
Policy Of Easy Does It For GOP In New Congress
Washington analysis concludes Republicans face both opportunity and danger as Congress opens. GOP could gain seats but must avoid opportunism while navigating welfare cuts and Viet Nam policy. Public opinion shows mixed support for Great Society programs, with caution urged amid upcoming elections.
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Today in History Jan 14 1966 events and notes
Key past events include 1784 treaty with Great Britain recognizing U S independence and 1943 Casablanca conference. Also notable are Benedict Arnold born 1741 and Khrushchev farm policy remarks. Local decatur notes cover church plans 50 years ago and Central Baptist Church fire 25 years ago plus recent area traffic reports.
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Decatur
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