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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1969
Page
4
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The piece asserts the Melbourne Evans collision will lead to two investigations focusing on fault in maneuvering and Navy command structure. It argues a wide inquiry into naval organization is needed to prevent costly losses and ensure safety on peaceful missions and distant operations.
After six months US war planes attacked a North Vietnamese installation following an American reconnaissance plane being shot down. Two fighter bombers destroyed the position in a move viewed as a warning to Hanoi amid stalled Paris talks and questions whether it signals broader renewed bombing.
The writer notes Samaritans in Jordan perform annual Passover burnt offerings similar to Mosaic times. He cites Roy Gustafson’s observation and connects the rite to Hebrews teaching that Christ’s sacrifice supersedes animal offerings, urging purification of conscience to serve God.
In Athens on June 25 a dinner honors former U S Senator Lister Hill for his contributions to the Tennessee Valley region and U S medicine. Gov Albert Brewer, Alabama lawmakers, and the Tennessee Valley Authority board were invited as attendees.
The Decatur Daily lists founder editor W R Shelton 1912 1924 and notes publication and mail delivery details. It provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions in trade zones and outside, plus carrier delivery costs and monthly rates.
Senator Dirksen presses to confirm Warren Burger ahead of June 5 amid controversy over his Santa Barbara remarks while also backing Charles A. Bain for the Seventh Circuit. The piece notes Bain's Chicago law firm ties and alleged religious discrimination in hiring. It also profiles Allen Ellender, praising his Russia trips and peacemaking views.
Viewpoint by David Lawrence argues critics undermine Nixon by pushing domestic spending priorities while opposing Vietnam. It contends isolationist criticism misreads the war, warns against abandoning allies, and stresses disciplined dissent to avoid aiding the enemy, noting the danger of prolonging the conflict.
E. E. Hill of Decatur criticizes elected officials stance on legalized alcohol and warns about economic forces. He argues taxes and fees shift costs to ordinary citizens while substantial revenue flows to neighboring states and bootleggers. He calls for fair taxation and notes a 20 percent gap before full consumer payment.
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