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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
5
Arthur Krock notes that critics clash harshly with cartoons over Fulbright's foreign policy lectures. He argues that new nuclear and air weapon realities demand careful study and civil dissent, and cautions against relying on press summaries instead of the lectures themselves.
The discussion, drawn from Fulbright remarks and lecture excerpts, weighs freedom of opinion against national unity. It warns against fear of criticism of government while urging senators to provide timely advice on direction and philosophy of policy.
Russell Baker argues that modern reporting turns nearly all beat coverage into medical interpretation. He notes sports, crime, business and politics increasingly rely on medical metaphors and diagnoses, reducing clear facts and turning readers toward clinical details.
A column notes the idea of a biological clock affects politicians and diplomats after rapid time-zone travel. It cites Johnson in Honolulu and McNamara in Switzerland, arguing experts should avoid medicalizing history and that slow travel would reduce such claims.
President Johnson’s civil rights message faces debate over de facto segregation slum school inferiority and use of funds The White House conference aims to unite 2000 delegates in Washington June 1 to craft bold action proposals and win broad support for equal opportunity in American society
Carlos Lleras Restrepo, Liberal Party candidate, wins Colombia's presidency with 1,703,681 votes as Jose Jaramillo Giraldo trails with 709,644. Lleras, 58, pledges national transformation under the National Front, taking office August 7 for a four year term amid mixed public support and voter turnout.
InSaigon observers say U S influence over the Army and Catholics will decide whether South Vietnam holds national elections this fall. The Buddhist leadership favors elections while Army and Catholic leaders fear neutralist outcomes. Washington debates how to persuade Saigon without provoking a coup or unrest.
Sunny Empire Nearly Gone reports on New Caledonia as a remaining French overseas territory with a 1853 origin, its population mix, full French citizenship, and strong French governance under a governor, high commissioner, and ministerial council. It discusses Noumea as a Pacific power hub, the South Pacific Commission, and the nickel-driven wealth and boom town growth, noting 75 to 100 millionaires in Noumea.
C L Sulzberger notes inflation in Saigon has risen 60 percent in a year, with 52 billion piasters in circulation. The piece contrasts costs of U.S. aid and military infrastructure, including ports and airfields, against Vietnam’s small GDP of 1.5 to 2 billion dollars, showing distortions in the economy and elite resentment.
The piece describes internal corruption in Saigon with sun set strips, black markets, inflated prices, and pilfered U.S. goods. It notes Vietcong influence through wharf looting, high piaster profits, and diplomatic immunity for foreign workers, while Washington seeks tighter taxation and greater U.S. financed imports.
The Danville pre school clinic for children turning six before Oct 1 will be held at Danville School on May 10. Parents should attend with their child from nine to ten. Miss Edith Livingston is the first grade teacher. Other local news mentions a funeral visit in Cornersville, Tenn. for Brown Lanier.
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