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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1968
Page
4
Obituary notice noting W R Shelton as founder editor of the newspaper, with service years from 1912 to 1924 and reference to a Sunday edition dated March 24 1968.
The National Chamber study After Vietnam warns de escalation should not disrupt the economy. It argues the federal government must move quickly with monetary and fiscal policy, inflation must be checked, and more social programs will grow costs even after peace.
The piece argues that Nelson Rockefeller will not seek the Republican nomination, keeping the Goldwater wing in control with 18th century ideas. It notes Rockefeller has not rejected a draft but defines one as a convention vote, and predicts delegates will accept a draft despite Nixon fatigue.
The National Chamber's 16 member committee chaired by M. A. Wright presents a 100 page study with five background papers. It calls for increased postwar business involvement in social problems and for government tax and policy reforms to ease reconversion and investment in people, plants, and new technology.
A writer argues against the new sex freedom and insists biblical moral laws remain relevant. He cites media rebellion, stresses conscience shaped by Christianity, and warns that evolving morals are temporary while God’s word endures.
The piece argues Israel’s Jordan strike ends any near term peace prospects and could unseat King Hussein. It notes Arab commando raids from Jordan provoked the action and compares it to Israel’s six day war response, asserting a realist stance and decisive retaliation.
Norman Vincent Peale describes relaxing the mind to reduce tension and improve health. He cites Bob Seagren’s Millrose vault as an example of calm focus under pressure and shares Roger Babson’s breathing method plus spiritual comfort to achieve relaxation.
Top U.S. strategists warn that cutting military aid to Chiang Kai-shek could invite stronger CPR actions while Nationalist forces in Taiwan amount to over half a million troops poised to counter any mainland invasion. Washington debates how to balance aid with Vietnam costs.
The notice explains Decatur Daily’s morning publication in Decatur, Alabama, its Associated Press and New York Times services, and states subscription rates by mail and delivery charges including tax. It notes the paper’s investigative stance on grievances and clarifies delivery routes and zones.
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