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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1967

Page

4

1922 Postal Rates Notice At The Post Office

Rates by mail shown for daily and Sunday service per year and beyond trade zone. Weekly and monthly options listed with tax included and motor route delivery. Names appear garbled but indicate rates for daily and Sunday mail service.

Sapard WY Dally Sundey

Israel Fights For Survival Amid Global Pressures

Analysis argues Israel fights for survival in a war sparked by Arab calls to wage a holy war. It notes Egypt’s leadership under Nasser and Arab alliances, the role of the United Nations, and the risk of a superpower confrontation. The piece contends Israel may prevail if big powers stay out.

Israel Egypt Syria Soviet Union

Fourth of July Spirit Observance Co Sponsored

Plans for a Fourth of July observance in the area involve cooperation among patriotic groups and committees to organize activities. The event aims to honor American history with coordinated ceremonies and community involvement led by local organizations.

Ho Chi Minh

Poison gas use in Yemen sparks global concern

The column reports alleged poison gas use by Yemen forces with details from an official Yemeni report. It notes gas masks, casualties, scorched crops, and a grey green cloud over Ketaf, plus Red Cross verification and medical symptoms among survivors. It cites multiple air raids in late 1966 and January 1967 and links to ex Nazi scientists aiding Nasser.

Ketaf Keask Germany Dern United Arab Republic Yemen Nasser Bait Michlaf Doran Bait Beni Salaah Anis Jebel Ayil Yazid International Red Cross Dr. Wadood Banking House Banking Right Patman D-Tex

Editorial Note Prewar Context Delays War Coverage

This column explains that editorials on today’s page were written before the Middle East crisis began, noting that the outbreak of war affects subsequent commentary and reporting. The piece frames timing as central to interpretive perspective and editorial stance.

Middle East

Atonement and Salvation Explained by Billy Graham

The reader asks how to atone for sins. Graham cites biblical definitions of atonement as expiation beyond self effort. He emphasizes human inability to atone, citing Titus 3 5 and Isaiah 64 6 and Paul’s teaching on grace through regeneration and the Holy Spirit.

K. R Jesus God Isaiah Paul

Keeping The Peace In Middle East Tangle And UN Role

David Lawrence argues the Middle East crisis tests Egypt Nasser and Soviet backing while oil interests and US aid shift. He notes U Thant should have sought UN council action instead of unilateral steps, predicting calls for UN reform to provide instant peacekeeping in future global disputes.

United States Middle East United Nations Security Council U -Thant Egypt U Thani General Assembly U.N

Doves and hawks flip on conflicts as Middle East clout grows

The piece notes United States liberal Democrats shift from Vietnam restraint to backing Israel against Egypt, revealing a double standard. It argues both Vietnam and the Middle East involve anti‑Communist allies and challenge broad U.S. commitments, highlighting a logic gap in the dove hawk debate.

Washington Middle East United States Senate Israel Egypt Vietnam South Vietnam Britain de Gaulle France Southeast Western World Far East

This Day In History Highlights From The AP

This entry recalls events across years including Allied landings in Normandy in 1944, a Du Pont link to Florida banks, and Cyprus talks. It notes U S interest in space and development programs and mentions Gemini 9 and Lincoln Chauqua in the Twin Cities, reflecting a patchwork of past milestones.

Associated Press Dione Normandy France Pont Estate Florida Kirk Legisature du Pont Ohn Kenna Vernal Makarios Cyprus United States Milan Lincoln Chauiauqua Twin Cities

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Postoffice East Ates Drew Pearson Mideast Saudi Arabia Red .Cross Billy Graham David Lawrence Gulf of. Aqaba North South America Europe Congress Russia Moscow Southeast Asia Samaras Red China Decatur
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