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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
4
W R Shelton a prominent founder and editor whose career spanned from 1912 to 1924 is remembered in this notice dated Tuesday January 30 1968. The piece highlights his leadership and lasting impact on the publication.
Alabama faces crippling costs in health and education as junior colleges run short of funds and Medicaid demands loom. The Birmingham News notes a potential $13.6 million annual match by 1970 and an $80 million yearly Medicaid bill with 83 percent federally funded. A special legislative session may be needed to avoid losing federal aid and to ensure medically indigent care.
Billy Graham discusses the certainty of Jesus return with over 300 New Testament references while noting no one knows the day or hour. He urges readiness and living as though Christ could come today, challenging readers to examine heart and soul to love His appearing instead of fearing it.
Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Authority members hail President Johnson's proposal for 500000 in advance engineering funds. Gov. Buford Ellington, chair, calls it a big forward step to start canal construction, noting federal support and national growth benefits for the Southeast and the nation. The five-state group includes Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky and Florida with praise for the President's action.
The Pueblo seizure near North Korea triggered White House alerts at 2 30 AM with President Johnson speaking to Rusk and McNamara and Rostow preparing an intelligence report. 1967 saw 575 border raids and 300 deaths, including a bold raid on South Korea’s Blue House in Seoul. Premier Kim Il Sung is identified as a top Communist adversary.
Viewpoint discusses the Pueblo incident as proof of ongoing hostilities in Korea and the need for a strong US response. It notes the UN role, Russian interests, and President Johnsons orders including a limited National Guard call up and air power reinforcement.
The passage outlines newspaper publication times and imprint lines for a Decatur Alabama edition, notes Associated Press and New York Times News Service affiliation, and lists subscription rates by mail and delivery. It also mentions misstatements not being intentional and a grievance process for redress.
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