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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1965
Page
4
The anecdote recalls Henry Clay replying to a bored Congressman who teased him for speaking for posterity. Clay quipped that the critic would speak until the arrival of his audience, illustrating his sharp wit. Lyndon B. Johnson.
An Alabama civic perspective urges the current legislature to address two core issues: securing additional two million dollars for the Department of Public Health to restore efficiency and expand its national standing, and reforming the penal system including modernizing Kilby Prison and supporting Draper Prison rehabilitation efforts. It warns that neglect risks federal intervention and undermines state administration.
The article portrays President Johnson as directing the Vietnam war as a personal, solitary conflict. It outlines his strict target rules, fear of civilian casualties, and insistence on hitting bridges and ammo dumps while avoiding escalation toward China or a broader war. It notes strategic failures, international pressures, and CIA covert activity. It mentions Air America and Senate probes into mail snooping.
Practical guidance for improving marriage harmony with seven rules. Emphasizes shared problem solving, avoiding ego attacks, identifying root causes, and mutual commitment before considering divorce. Includes a call to seek counseling and stresses partnership.
David Lawrence argues that Poland shows a managed democracy under Soviet influence. He notes 18.5 million voters, 90 percent turnout, 616 candidates all backing a Communist platform, and a lack of real opposition. The piece warns this pattern signals broader infiltration tactics in Latin America and elsewhere.
Marquis Childs notes rising debate in Washington over Cuba as the source of Latin American upheaval. Republicans including Ford and Laird urge hard line measures, from a Cuba blockade to tougher export controls, while warnings about alliance strain and possible Soviet responses frame the risk. Exile factions split, with some pushing for action and others wary of long American occupation.
A compact glimpse through Decatur’s past lists items from 50, 25 and WW years ago. Western Union received material for Birmingham Nashville line work, the Almande steamer hull was sunk to halt a blaze, and Morgan County farmers leaned on AAA plans for 1940 crops while Red Cross funds stayed active. Blacktop work on U.S. 31 was planned and a 1953 Oldsmobile Rocket engine arrived for the trade school’s auto program.
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