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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1972

Page

4

Secret Service computer failed to list Wallace suspect Bremer

Washington readers learn the Secret Service computer did not identify Arthur Bremer as a prime suspect after George Wallace was shot. The system relies on a large file of characteristics but insiders say it does not function as described, complicating risk assessment and suspect synthesis.

Secret Service Computer Bremer Jack Anderson Washington George Wallace Maryland Secret Service Arthur Herman Bremer Milwaukee FBI National Crime Information Center Laurel Agnew Japan Humphrey McGovern Hubert Humphrey D-Minn George McGovern D-S.d

Prayer and politics clash in a call for real peace

Billy Graham discusses praying for peace amid world conflict and evil. He contrasts appeasement with striving to know Jesus Christ, warns against violence and subversive acts, and notes how fear and greed fuel wars. The piece also covers Secret Service practices, surveillance, and Humphrey McGovern campaign tensions.

Christ Phy Mh Jesus Christ

Armed STRAF Seen Lacking Combat Readiness

The GAO report on STRAF units finds that in the divisions inspected around 31 to 42 percent of mission essential equipment was in RED status. Shortages of qualified personnel and training with Vietnam returnees contribute to overall readiness deficits despite recent force expansion.

America General Accounting Office U.S Congress G.A.O Juan Vasquez New York Times STRAF Asia Europe G.A.C STAAF Hawaii Congressional Vietnam

Comment on Wilkerson book and Holy Spirit guidance thunder

Opinion letter discussing David Wilkerson's claim of clear instruction from the Holy Spirit to go to New York. The writer contrasts Wilkerson with Pat Boone and Miss Dot Childers, questioning inspiration and comparing The Cross and the Switchblade to Acts. The piece reflects religious commentary from a Decatur Daily contributor.

Decatur Daily Dot Childers David Wilkerson Pat Boone Miss Childers Wilkerson New York Mr. Wilkerson God Holy New York States

Doubts in Wilkerson’s Spirit Led Mission Questioned

Roy F. Woods Jr questions Wilkerson’s claimed Holy Spirit guidance in his book. He notes doubts persist about whether inspiration is divine or self generated and compares to biblical doubt patterns.

Mr. Wilkerson Roy F. Woods Jr

Power of Faith by Norman Vincent Peale

A column on real champions acting on dreams through hard work. It cites Edison quotes, cites Tom Dempsey and Cheryl Toussaint as examples, and urges persistence and American spirit to achieve success. The piece credits W R Shelton as founder editor and lists Decatur Alabama publication details and subscription rates.

the Power OF Norman Vincent Peale Thomas Edison Cheryl Toussaint Brooklyn Prospect Park Cheryl City Park W. R. Shelton Decatur Alabama Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc Ala

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