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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1968

Page

4

Editorials With Every Demonstration George Wallace Gains More Votes

The Christian Science Monitor notes George Wallace gains toward reelection or House throw. Demonstrations in Nebraska turned violent, killing a teen and injuring others as Wallace drew crowds and looting. Wallace’s vote surge could threaten GOP and shape a future election.

George Wallace Christian Science Monitor Johnson House of Representatives Monitor Godfrey Sperling Jr Washington Wallace Nebraska Associated Press Omaha Alabama Ernie Chambers Martin Luther King

Romney Ends Presidential Bid With Unselfish Decision

John S. Knight of the Akron Beacon Journal credits Michigan Governor George Romney with ending his presidential run in a selfless, disciplined act. Romney decided his continued candidacy would hinder a Republican moderate’s nomination, showing class, decency, and concern for party and country.

George Romney Michigan John S. Knight Akron Beacon Journal

A Prayer For Today From A.R.P. Church

A prayer urges believers to withdraw from busyness and seek God, asking cleansing from sin and unrighteousness. It asks for renewed hearts, a repentant spirit, and a resolve to live righteously through Jesus. The author is Harry C. White of Rogers Memorial A.R.P. Church, Rock Hill, D.C.

Calgary Jesus Harry C. White Rock Hill D.C Rogers Memorial A.R.P

Deadline Near For Decision On Cotton Allotments in North Alabama

Deadline is March 15 for cotton farmers to choose whether to plant their allotments in 1968. North Alabama’s 16 Tennessee Valley counties produced about 60 percent of the state’s cotton crop in 1965 with estimated gross income of 85 million dollars. The message urges farmers to plant full allotments, use good seed, follow recommended practices, and aim for over 100 dollars per acre, stressing the potential profits and industry importance.

Alabama Tennessee Valley North Alabama

Granny Wilcox 105 Celebrates In Dallas Nursing Home

Aged 105, Isa Bell Wilcox, known as Granny Wilcox, lives in a Dallas nursing home after outliving three husbands and 10 of her 13 children. She remembers rail splitting in Missouri, Civil War hardship, and began smoking young, now a two-pack-a-day smoker with occasional cigars. The piece hints at Madison Avenue seizing a new advertising angle.

Associated Press Granny Wilcox Dallas Texas Granny Isabell Missouri Madison Avenue

Questioning God Power in Race Tensions and Vietnam War

A pastor-persuader argues that God is not to blame for racial strife or the Vietnam conflict. He cites human agency, moral law, and cause and effect, claiming progress in race relations despite faults and urging adherence to Christ’s teachings for peace.

Viet Nam E.L.H Christ

Race Riots Reform Fights Seen In Capitol Hill Battle

Washington column details an expected clash over race riot commission recommendations. It notes House battles over naming a Mississippi veterans hospital after John Rankin or Medgar Evers, with Southern and Northern Democrats and Republicans maneuvering on amendments and votes.

Washington Presidential Commission Capitol Hill Congress Veterans Hospital Jackson Miss Tom Abernathy D-Miss John Rankin Jonathan Bingham D-N.y Medgar Evers Mississippi Naacp Mississippi Charles House Rules Committee John McCormack Evers Olin Teague Texas Veterans Committee Rankin Hospital Bill Colmer Rules Committee Rankin Johnson H. Allen Smith Calif John B. Anderson Ill David Martin Neb James H. Quillen Tenn Delbert Latta Ohio United States Brown Pat Brown California Jerry Gene McCarthy Vietnam Jerry Brown Gov. Brown

Is racism the root of America's city crisis

Viewpoint argues the civil disorders report shifts focus from racism to urban growth and job creation. It urges building balanced new communities, relocating job seekers, improving education, and cutting racial tension through nonviolent reform rather than expanded federal spending or demonstrations.

Washington National Advisory Commission On Johnson Congress America Commission On Civil Disorders Crusade For

Misstatement Fact Notice and Subscriptions Rates

Public notice from Decatur Daily outlining misstatement policy and subscription rates. Includes annual prices for daily and Sunday delivery in trade and beyond trade zones, carrier delivery details, and tax information. No specific individuals or events mentioned.

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