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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1967
Page
4
A religious reflection from Dwight E Stevenson of Lexington Theological Seminary urges daily life as a temple to God's glory. Prayers prepared by the National Council of Religious Features accompany a meditation on gratitude and daily devotion in a Louisville context.
Safety commissions push for safeguards and Congress requires devices but the key cause remains driver attitude. Experts say personal responsibility is essential to reduce deaths and property damage and lower insurance costs.
The article discusses slow moves toward streamlining state government and possible constitutional changes in Alabama. It cites the 1901 constitution and notes trends in other states Connecticut Island New York Maryland while highlighting a push to study revisions and potentially adopt a simpler, briefer framework.
Washington reports Sen. Tom Dodd uses anti-communism to rally wavering senators ahead of a June 13 censorship vote. The piece recounts past episodes where Dodd flagged alleged Communist plots to justify scrutiny of political enemies, including memos and investigations involving staffer David Martin and a Windham High School incident. It also covers the Anti Poverty fight in Congress with Rep. Albert Quie challenging and Rep. Charles Goodell opposing, detailing Arap reactions and budgetary claims about bureaucrats and workers.
Billy Graham responds that one can be a Christian without going broke and that honesty beats dishonesty in business. He notes believers vary in wealth and that spiritual success can come without material wealth, stressing moral integrity over financial gain.
A fragment shows a woman stating she has paid all bills yet only five dollars remains in the bank. The line hints at household financial strain and limited cash on hand.
A column argues ceasefires in the Middle East require UN enforcement with the consent of involved governments. It recalls UNEF withdrawal in 1956 and warns against repeating errors, urging a comprehensive ceasefire plan backed by the Soviet Union and United States cooperation.
In Congress McNamara counters talk of an imminent shortage of reserves, listing ready forces and existing troop levels in Germany and Vietnam. He rejects calls for immediate ABM expansion while signaling a potential thin missile defense against China in the mid 1970s. The JCS backs three paths, with a cost gap of roughly four to one between McNamara’s plan and their broader offensive buildup.
Sergeant Ball the local recruiting officer received a telegram stating men could not enlist in the unit. 25 years ago John M Pawar secretary of Decatur Chamber of Commerce spoke to the public about a list of items in Want Ads and their results.
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