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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1968
Page
4
Obituary note marking the life of W. R. Shelton founder and editor from 1912 to 1924. Acknowledges his leadership and impact in the early newspaper years.
Editorials note Joseph Alsop and Douglas Pike challenge Tet period attack claims. Pike argues the plans sought uprising, army disintegration, and eroding American firepower, but achieved monumental failure rather than knockout effects.
A letter criticizes antiwar protesters who burn the flag citing civic duty and sacrifices of soldiers in Vietnam. The writer argues the Bill of Rights does not protect desecration and notes flag desecration laws across states while praising those who defend the symbol.
A prayer for cleansing and renewal opens the text, followed by a wartime analysis of General Giap’s Tet offensive. Pike’s postmortem emphasizes North Vietnamese dissension, a possible mid 1968 end to the war, and a strategic shift forcing South Vietnam and U.S. forces to adapt to a higher-stakes conflict.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports on alleged Navy prejudice against religious and racial minorities. Lt. Com. Arnheiter’s court review is denied while a Mardi Gras memo barred invitations to Negroes Jews and Italians. Admiral Charbonnet defends Navy community relations and notes sailors enjoy New Orleans festivities.
Norman Vincent Peale recounts Mary Crowe, a洗washing overalls daily, who imagines college and, despite poverty and rejection as a woman, earns a scholarship and builds a career in insurance. Her success rests on imagining, praying, faith, and positive thinking combined with enthusiasm and perseverance.
The Decatur Daily notes misstatements are not intentional and lists subscription rates by mail and carrier. It states daily and Sunday options, with annual prices $22 in trade zone and $30 beyond, plus monthly and weekly carrier charges.
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