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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
4
Gov. Albert Brewer pushes a point based traffic law to curb habitual violators on Alabama roads. Demerit points trigger suspensions from 60 days to a year for escalating offenses. The editorial urges firm courteous enforcement to reduce crashes and educate drivers alongside penalties.
Ralph Abernathy leader of the Poor People’s Campaign chose arrest on Capitol grounds as a protest to show obedience to a higher law. Judge Harold H. Greene rejected the defense that law should bend to conscience and sentenced Abernathy to 20 days in jail.
A speaker outlines total commitment as a change of objectives from self to pleasing Christ. The unseen Christ speaks through the Bible and in prayer, guiding life choices. Disallowed traits such as dishonesty gossip and immorality must be removed as part of a sustained attitude shift.
The Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee nominated Judge James N Bloodworth for the Alabama Supreme Court this November. Colleagues praised his stature and judicial ability, predicting an outstanding, overwhelming election with little opposition.
Column argues a fourth party for McCarthy is unlikely. Wallace leads a strong third party risk. It notes state ballot laws block McCarthy in multiple states and stresses Christian citizenship local focus, urging civic engagement. John Randolph Taylor.
The column reports LBJ promised to keep the Subversive Activities Control Board alive if Dirksen would back Fortas for Chief Justice. Proxmire had sought to abolish the SACB, with a year to find work, and Clark said no cases would be sent, effectively ending the board if conditions weren’t met.
Reston surveys U.S. Soviet posture on Vietnam and peace talks, then shifts to domestic budget fights as Barr and Humphrey push for urban and social programs. The piece notes defense spending limits, political maneuvering, and Johnson’s interest in president powers and post presidency study.
The Decatur Daily published each afternoon and Sundays in Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc. Subscription rates listed include yearly mail options and motor route delivery in Decatur area with tax included.
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