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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1967

Page

4

Alabama Falls Behind in Southern Growth Statistics

A March report from the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Alabama had 2100 more payroll workers than February and 19 600 higher than a year ago, with government trade manufacturing and services driving most growth while construction stagnated. The piece argues Alabama must accelerate state and local actions to boost economic progress and living standards.

Alabama Brunswick A. Bagdon U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

State School for Deaf and Blind at Talladega Gains Urgent Funding

The Tuscaloosa News urges a substantial rise in state support for the Talladega school. President E H Gentry asked legislators for a modest increase amid a potential 3.6 percent cut, noting ten blind students were turned away this year and enrollment could rise 50 percent in 3 to 6 years due to measles related blindness.

State School For the Deaf and Blind Talladega Tuscaloosa E. H. Gentry State School of the Deaf and Blind Gentry Talladega School

Hayden Blocks Goldwater Speech Publication Battle Stalls Campaign Volume

Sen. Carl Hayden uses seniority to stop funding and printing of Goldwater campaign speeches for 1964 though Goldwater seeks release ahead of his Senate race in Arizona. The dispute centers on a $105,000 printing bill and a requested $15,000 to finish the volume. Hayden’s move delays the project despite bipartisan interest.

Washington Carl Hayden Dariz Senate Barry Goldwater Hayden Congress Arizona Goldwater Senate Appropriations Committee Joint Committee On Printing Hugh Scott Senate Commerce Committee Barry Johnson Scott Hank Messick Boston

Mercy and acceptance for an aging seeker

The answer reassures that God offers mercy to all who turn to Him, regardless of age or past neglect. It cites that Christ forgives even at the last hour and that invitations to faith are open to everyone. The key message: God will accept those who seek Him sincerely now.

Neewaonen Iiv Omershone Erties A Valley Printing Co., Inc R. Shelton Postoffice Mec Sear PHS Daedhchas God Paradise

Up With People Program Spans 2.2 Million Youth in 1965-67

The article describes the Up With People program reaching over 2.2 million Americans on 450 campuses and 89 bases, with three full-time casts of 150 and 160 regional casts totaling about 15,000 youths. It notes a 1965 Mackinac Island gathering of 7,000 youths that launched the worldwide effort and highlights international tours, the Harambee Africa cast, and a Panama visit where President Marcos A Robles praised the works toward global understanding. It portrays Sing-Out groups as diverse in race and creed, disciplined, prayerful before shows, with music emphasizing freedom and nonviolence as a model for young America.

America U.S Canada Mackinac Island Michigan Europe Asia Africa Latin America Germany Japan Venezuela Korea Harambee Africa Panama Yesteryear Publishers Newspaper Syndicate

Senate doves issue manifesto on Vietnam policy shift

Washington underlines a belated manifesto from 16 Senate doves led by Frank Church. The piece argues hard-line support remains, criticizes soft-liners for emboldening North Vietnam, notes political reelelection pressures, and defends continued U S commitments while dismissing protest as excessive free speech rhetoric.

Washington Vietnam Senate United States Frank Church Idaho North Vietnam South Vietnam Church William Westmoreland Westmoreland J. William Fulbright Arkansas Wayne Morse Oregon George McGovern South Dakota Joseph Clark Pennsylvania Gaylord Nelson Wisconsin

On This Day in History May 23 1967

Historical recap marks May 23 with events from 1915 Italy war declaration to 1945 Gestapo chief Himmler death notes and 1967 misprints referencing Decatur and Da Nang amid Vietnam era reporting. Clocked as a daily digest of past notable dates and figures.

Associated Press Germany Italy Gestapo Hein Rich Himmler Oebellion da Nang Southifice of Defense Transportation Vietnam Decatur the Norcoe Riv

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