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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1966
Page
4
The note draws a parallel between President DeGaulle’s Moscow travel and Napoleon’s historic journey, suggesting similar outcomes across the passage of time. The comparison emphasizes recurring patterns in foreign diplomacy and political aims.
A two week dispute centers on HEW desegregation guidelines for Alabama schools. Governor Wallace, the Alabama delegation and State Superintendent Meadows call the guidelines unlawful while HEW warns funding could be cut if boards do not comply. The author urges resolution within law for unity.
Voters in Alabama face a May 31 Democratic runoff with state and local races. The statewide ballot includes state auditor treasurer and commissioner of agriculture and industries nominees, plus county seats in Morgan, Lawrence, Limestone and Cullman. It stresses majority voting and urges turnout, noting May 3 turnout was higher and that participation shapes local and district representation. Rich, precise names of candidates and district details are listed for context.
A professing skeptic argues against godly creation by labeling natural laws as merely neat. He compares faith to medicine or law as exact sciences and challenges the view that God governs the cosmos with methodical regularity.
Los Angeles Speaker Jesse Unruh controls a $400000 fund raised at two 1964 and 1966 testimonial dinners. He refuses to explain how the money is spent, citing privacy while critics note his broad ads from harness racing groups and others.
The administration seeks Congress approval to expand trade with Communist nations, arguing it could aid peace but critics say it undermines U S position in Southeast Asia. Senator Mansfield defends discretion for the President amid the Viet Nam conflict.
William S. White argues the Senate Foreign Relations Committee seeks CIA oversight as part of a broader anti power mood in the Democratic left wing. He warns against pacifist and isolationist strains echoing 1930s fears, noting existing checks on the CIA and predicting the effort will fail to gain Senate support.
Fifty years ago to ten years ago a string of local events lights the town. Alabama Retail Hardware delegates visited Decatur for a meeting. Central National Bank opened a new building with an open house. Rotary delegates and a large armored division convoy visited in other years. United Funds budget reports and a Georgia Tech student election also mark the timeline.
Athens area reports 48 year old veteran Jerry Clay Compton of Elkmont hired as Limestone County deputy by Sheriff M W Evans. Evans says Compton began duties Saturday replacing Arthur Ferrell who re-
Limestone County Sheriff M I Evans said a cooking machine was stolen from outside Power’s Service Station near Copeland. Deputy Compton, formerly a Prestolite guard, joined Evans’ staff, bringing five deputies two investigators and two jailers. County Investigator Dennis W Brown led the investigation.
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