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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1966
Page
4
Cassius Clay argues with his draft board that he is no smarter than before and can prove it. The remark appears amid commentary on his case and public interest in his status.
Forty one American governors from both parties voiced strong backing for President Johnson's Vietnam policies at a White House conference. The nine absent governors were implied to share the same stance, signaling broad national unity. The governors’ resolution aimed to reassure the North Vietnamese that the U S public supports the war aims and could push toward peace talks.
President Johnson argues for a political and economic path in South Vietnam beyond victory. He cites a developing economy strategy, noting the bank will fund peaceful development with $200 million from the U S and broad support from industry groups and lawmakers. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong are expected to be deterred as economic aid aids reforms.
U S information drops safe conduct passes over Viet Cong held territory to induce surrenders. Passes found in shoes or clothing, some worn and barely legible. Surrenders increased from 450 per month in 1964 to 1657 in December. During a 30 day New Year period, 2200 Viet Cong came in with passes. Leonard Marks led the program, crediting Barry Zorthian as a war hero. Gov Connally attacks Bobby Kennedy over a Viet Cong cabinet idea in South Vietnam.
The text argues Satan fell from heaven for pride and willful defiance of God, citing Isaiah 14:12 15 and Milton Paradise Lost. It links his downfall to self will and warns that yielding to God brings peace, while rebellion leads to hell both on earth and in the hereafter. It also notes a political aside about Robert Casey and Milton Shapp in Pennsylvania campaigns.
In Walter Reed Hospital John Foster Dulles reflects on power and responsibility, warning that fatigue may have led to a major error in denying Egypt's Aswan Dam aid. FAA studies link long jet flights across time zones to circadian disruption, slower reaction times, and impaired judgment affecting leaders like Rusk and McNamara. The piece argues top figures face harsh personal tolls and questions whether such strain is sustainable for critical choices.
The article argues Gen de Gaulle's push to loosen NATO unity risks weakening Europe’s defense by splitting command. It warns a France outside NATO could leave Western Europe vulnerable to a Soviet invasion, relying on nuclear options, and sparks concern about reunification, with a looming 1967-1968 debate over Western security.
A digest of past local events notes 50 years ago the YMCA opened a renovated building and Atlee Hoff joined the state YMCA committee. Twenty-five years ago a handcar collided with a southbound L and N train injuring A N Burleson. Ten years ago a 100 car parking lot near Union Railroad Station opened and a district high school band contest at Decatur High saw six bands qualify for state.
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