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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
5
Washington era opinion piece contrasts booming growth with urban decay and social unrest. It notes prosperity coexisting with poverty, public indifference to Vietnam and city battles, and a demoralized populace lacking confidence in Johnson policies. It argues institutions fail to offer clear leadership amid division.
Sir Edmund Hillary reports on the 1967 ascent of Mt Herschel in Antarctica. Bruce Jenkinson and Mike Gill led a 19 hour push from 3,400 feet to the summit at 11,000 feet under perfect weather, despite crevasses and steep rock. They later descended to base camp as other team members pursued the peak.
New York report explores a possible 1968 Republican campaign move to quote John F Kennedy’s 1960 slogan “Let’s get the country moving again” as economic growth trends and policy debates are discussed. The piece analyzes growth rates, productivity, and the impact of the Vietnam War on the economy and potential campaign strategies.
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