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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1968
Page
4
Obituary note honors W. R. Shelton founder editor from 1912 to 1924, with mention of his work recognized by Associated Press and other services. Details reflect a memorial from a national press community dated Monday January 29 1968.
Editorial notes the new budget totaling 186.1 billion dollars, highlighting the scale of federal spending and the need for tax increases to finance the plan. It anticipates congressional scrutiny and potential changes as debates unfold. The piece links military and non-military costs and mentions the possibility of another conflict.
A reader asks why belief in Jesus Christ hasn’t changed their life. The reply emphasizes repentance and being born again through the Holy Spirit, not mere intellectual belief. The second part cites a President’s budget speech noting difficult choices, defense needs, domestic problems, and prioritizing urgent requirements.
The speaker outlines delaying nonessential programs, proposing reforms to lower costs, and notes the economy’s eight years of growth with gains in jobs, output, and income. He argues high spending funds freedom and living standards, warning Congress will trim excess if the budget isn’t aligned with national needs.
In a planned speech Rep Charles Joelson challenges House Appropriations rules calling hearings closed and CIA funding concealed He praises Chairman George Mahon while condemning secrecy and lack of public access to spending details for national security programs The Decatur Daily notes the column by Drew Pearson.
David Lawrence analyzes how the out of power party struggles to match the incumbent Johnson's national network exposure. He notes Republican televised rebuttals and calls for a joint presidential debate while detailing congressional spending critiques and McNamara's resignation impact on Vietnam army reforms.
A devotional prayer asks Almighty God to guard the present hour, keep out vain hopes and regrets, and help the speaker turn with all heart to the day and do what hands find to do through Jesus Christ. Dwight E. Stevenson, Lexington Ky, professor of homiletics at Lexington Theological Seminary.
The Decatur Daily publishes afternoons Monday through Friday and weekend mornings in Decatur Alabama. Misstatements are investigated fully with redress if founded. Subscription rates list daily and Sunday totals by mail and carrier delivery with tax included.
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