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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1968

Page

4

Carmichael narrowly avoids sedition charges in Vietnam speech

Drew Pearson notes Stokely Carmichael, a Jamaican-born US citizen, edged near sedition with a Hanoi speech and a Havana phone line but witnesses and admissible evidence remain unavailable. He argues voting rights inequities and racial oppression undermine patriotism and country identity. Gargan offers voice for Humphrey after throat cancer.

Washington Stokely Carmichael U.S Jamaica Carmichael North Vietnam Hanoi Havana South Vietnam Uncle Toms United States

Editorials urge full NASA funding to maintain space leadership

The piece endorses Gordon Cooper's call for restored NASA funding after House cuts totaling 186 million dollars. It argues the United States must fund space programs to stay ahead of the Soviet Union, noting expected Soviet space moves and urging Senate restoration for national and local livelihoods.

Gordon Cooper U.S Cooper National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville House of Representatives Marshall Space Center House Senate America Teague Russia Moon Earth Johnson U.S.S.R New York Times Congress

Viewpoint on Communist Influence in U S Riots

David Lawrence argues that Communist links may influence U S riots and demonstrations. He cites the House Committee on Un-American Activities findings, notes guerrilla warfare rhetoric by figures like Stokely Carmichael, and warns that mixed Communist and black nationalist elements could plan disruptive actions.

Washington America President Congress House Cittee Unites Harlem Jesse Progressive Labor Party United States Stokely Carmichael Appar Cleveland Watts Senny Randolph Senate David Dellinger West Virginia Senate Dellinger Pentagon Randolph Ralph Abernathy Rev. Abernathy Sen. Randolph Publishers-Hall Syndicate

Alabama mourns Gov Lurleen Wallace as Brewer takes office

The Alabama brief notes the death of Governor Lurleen B. Wallace and the succession of Albert P. Brewer to the governorship. It praises Brewer’s suitability and asks for divine guidance as he assumes the state’s top post.

Lurleen B. Wallace Albert P. Brewer Alabama Gov. Wallace Lurleen B. Wallace Mental Hospital Decatur Brewer Gov. Brewer

A Prayer For Today by Walter Smith Jr in Indianapolis

A religious reflection asks Christ to break personal self centeredness and despair, granting new life filled with light and hope. Walter Smith Jr itinerant minister from University Heights E U B Church Indianapolis signs the prayer.

Christ Walter Smith, Jr Indianapolis Ind University. Heights E.U.B. Church

Decatur Daily publication and subscription details

Published Monday to Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings in Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Incorporated. Billing and delivery options described with annual rates for in and out of trade zones and carrier delivery charges. Subscription information includes misstatement policy and tax details.

Decatur, Gakens The Tennessee Valley Printing , Inc

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