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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1968
Page
4
The piece notes Hubert Humphrey and Nelson Rockefeller entering the 1968 race, suggesting the election will be lively. It recalls Johnson stepping back from renomination, and Nixon facing no opposition previously, now altered by new candidates and renewed excitement.
A reader counsel on defending faith against cults urges Christians to study the Bible and know their Savior. The piece then shifts to national politics, noting Rockefeller’s shifting stance and the evolving GOP convention dynamics around Nixon and Kennedy.
The piece notes Hubert Humphrey plans to run on his merits without LBJ endorsement and aims to secure delegate support for the national convention in Chicago. It recalls the 1960 West Virginia primary feud with Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy, whose campaign tactics drew sharp criticism.
Percy B. Preble, a Corning jeweler, was fined 2000 and ordered to repay taxes totaling 31645 after pleading guilty to failing to file federal returns. Sentenced by U S Judge George B Harris the 50 year old man had quit paying taxes 30 years earlier after doctors predicted four years to live due to an infection and leg amputation from a fall. He had saved 18400 in a bank.
Drew Pearson surveys James Earl Ray's early crimes linked to juvenile delinquency and notes the role of family guidance. The column covers Sinatra's Washington return for a Big Brothers fundraiser and Humphrey's Mississippi visit promoting civil rights. Also mentions political fundraising pressures and an Iowa college prayer.
David Lawrence weighs whether a former vice president offers better preparation for the presidency than a senator. Nixon praises Humphrey while noting potential campaign dynamics, money, and the inside track from Johnson and Eisenhower eras. The piece contrasts how each man’s background could shape a 1968 campaign and possible White House tenure.
The Decatur publication notes misstatements are unintentional and invites readers to report errors for full investigation. It outlines subscription rates and delivery charges for daily and Sunday editions, with prices per year and per week across trade zones.
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