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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1969

Page

4

No Walls No Garrisoned Cities For America

The piece argues against arming society to form walled cities and garrisoned zones. It cites a National Violence Commission report warning of a move toward martial order without due process. It urges responsible citizenship, law enforcement, and public backing of lawful norms to end rioting and violence.

National Violence Commission United States Task Force America

Never Too Late for God’s Mercy in a Son’s Recovery

Billy Graham counsels a mother facing a son’s divorce and alcoholism to love and pray, stressing that God’s mercy can heal even long‑standing family breakdowns. He notes burdened mothers often see divine responses, though outcomes may come slowly and beyond human timing.

F.S Mharr

Defense Statement Wisdom Doubted by Nixon Critics

Charter member of the Give Nixon Every Chance club voices dismay at the Presidents defense policy stance. He rejects labeling critics as isolationists and argues honest debate exists on ABM deployment while citing Fulbright’s defense of military judgment. John S. Knight notes Congress members share patriotism.

Nixon Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Nixon John S. Knight Detroit Free Press

Would Turnout Improve If Voting Age Were 18

The Alabama Legislature plans to reconsider lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 amid debate. The piece argues many qualified voters do not cast ballots and questions whether a lower age would boost turnout without urging compulsory voting.

Alabama

Purge aims to replace Johnson holdovers in Nixon administration

Washington column describes Nixon's methodical housecleaning of federal appointees a purge aimed at replacing Kennedy era holdovers. It notes ministers like Blount Romney Finch drive out staff while Attorney General Mitchell trims U S attorneys and Kennedy argues over the 10 percent surtax amid wage and price controls debate.

Washington Lyndon Johnson Nixon LBJ Kennedy Robert Conquest Russia Winton Blount John Mitchell U. S Treasury David M. Kennedy Ways and Means Committee Charles Vanik Ohio Sam Gibbons D-Fla Vanik Congress Johnson Europe Richard Nixon Illinois Humphrey Dallas UPI CBS

Solitude as a Power Tool for Life by Peale

Norman Vincent Peale argues solitude can renew the human spirit and improve focus. He recalls a beach retreat during a Miami Beach business trip and urges leaving the portable phone aside to restore balance and clarity.

the Power OF Faith Norman Vincent Peale Midwest Emerson

Decatur Daily publication details and rates

The Decatur Daily from 1912 to 1924 notes its publisher Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc in Decatur Alabama and lists subscription rates by mail and delivery options. It includes policy statements about misstatements and service scope as well as carrier and rural route pricing.

W. R. Shelton Decatur The P.O. Box Ala

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