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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1968
Page
4
Editorial reprints J Edgar Hoover Message From The Director urging law enforcement readers to combat obscene material. He warns pornographic literature fuels sexual violence, with increases in forcible rape since 1960 and 1966. He calls for stronger laws, community morality, and citizen vigilance to expose, report, and prosecute offenders.
A devotional reflection on how Christ’s crucifixion pays for sin, the transforming power of the cross, and gratitude for those who suffered for religious liberty and medical advances, citing Wesley and Sir James Simpson as examples.
Decatur city commissioners plan to issue a mid April election on form of government. Voters will choose between continuing the present system or adopting a mayor council structure. Citizens are urged to vote, inform themselves, and inspect promises of action before casting ballots.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker remains hopeful about Vietnam despite Viet Cong pressure. He told LBJ that patience could prevail, notes he warned in 1966 about the Dominican Republic, and continues to relay cautious confidence in South Vietnam's Thieu while urging relocations after attacks near Tan Son Nhut.
Washington political column discusses a likely Nixon Rockefeller contest for the Republican presidential nomination. It notes Romney’s withdrawal and Rockefeller's pressure from supporters, plus GOP barriers such as past anti Goldwater stance and Rockefeller’s New York labor stance. It mentions New Hampshire ballot speculation and the impact on women voters.
A prayer requesting divine strength to overcome discontent with political corruption racial prejudice church disunity and war urging lives to witness the coming kingdom of righteousness through Christ. Authored by LeRoy Anderson from Berkeley as president of the Pacific School of Religion.
The notice details daily and Sunday subscription rates for Decatur Alabama, including annual costs for within and beyond the trade zone, with delivery and tax details. It states the publication is a member of AP and NYT News Service and mentions misstatements policy and grievance investigation.
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