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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
4
The writer laments Senator Lister Hill's decision to retire and credits Hill and John Sparkman with high caliber representation of Alabama in the U S Senate. The piece notes personal disappointment and asserts a free country allows disagreement on this point.
The writer recalls the long career of Senator Lister Hill, praising his role in creating the Tennessee Valley Authority and advancing Alabama hospitals and the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center. He notes Hill's decision not to seek reelection causes distress for Alabama, but expresses gratitude for Hill’s 45 years of public service and impact across the nation.
A prayer asking for the Holy Spirit to renew the church and awaken new visions and fellowship with Christ. It urges humility, avoiding ingrown focus on the institution and emphasizes the mission through Jesus Christ. Written by John H. Johansen, minister of Canaan Moravian Church in Davenport North Dakota.
David Lawrence argues that British withdrawal and Soviet American détente are central to peace. He contends US needs to reframe its Europe Asia role, curb armament cost, and pursue a Moscow Peking truce to reduce global conflicts including Vietnam.
Washington column outlines the feud between President Johnson and Senator RFK over FBI wiretaps. It cites Kennedy denying knowledge or authorization of the Black room bugging and Baker probe, while noting Hoover’s long influence and Katzebach’s reactions.
The Decatur Daily operates afternoons Monday through Friday and weekends in Decatur Alabama. It is printed by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc and is a member of the Associated Press and The New York Times News Service. The paper notes a misstatement policy with prompt redress if grievances are well founded. Subscription rates are listed for mail and carrier delivery within and beyond the trade area.
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