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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1966
Page
4
Voting tips to ease lines after May 3 primary
The article urges voters to use off peak hours for polling on May 31. It recommends voting between 9 and 11 a.m. or 2 and 4 p.m. to reduce crowding and speed up the process. It notes lines may be shorter but suggests a habit of going during slow periods.
Beautification Efforts Improve Decatur Cleanliness
After a trip to New Orleans the writer notes LSU city streets show evident cleanup progress in Decatur. The piece salutes residents for keeping yards and public areas neater and urges continued effort to finish the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
New Orleans
Louisiana
Queen City
Watts section braces for a potential summer riot again
The piece warns of possible renewed unrest in Watts Los Angeles amid past riots and a police shooting case. It argues strength and law enforcement show power to deter violence and criticizes delayed National Guard action and county officials for not addressing poverty funding.
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Watts
Los Angeles
KKK
Law and Order
California
Remembering Theodore Francis Green RI Senator 98
A Rhode Island statesman Theodore Francis Green died at 98. The durable lawmaker, famed for campaign finance scrutiny, faced aging with dignity and chose to resign as Foreign Relations Committee chair, signaling integrity and long service. The scene at the Senate highlighted his legacy and mentorship.
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Theodore Francis Green
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Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
Len Green
LBJ
Fullbright
Arkansas
Banking and Currency Committee
Fulbright
Rom Rhode
The Death of God Debate in Modern Thought
The text discusses theologians arguing that modern culture presupposes a death of God while many still sense that God may be alive and judgment real. It notes believers who doubt and attend church yet drift from Christ's commands, resembling lukewarm followers who risk being spued out.
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Imou
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Ardler
Thomas Aming
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Nuclear war risk in Europe looms amid NATO shifts
The piece outlines growing fears of a nuclear conflict as NATO discusses new headquarters in Brussels and reliance on nuclear weapons for Europe defense. It cites remarks by Admiral Ward and former President Eisenhower on weapon sales to allies, while warning against miscalculation that could trigger a global holocaust.
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Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Sparkman Faces Deep South Political Storm
A broad analysis argues that Senator John Sparkman confronts Conservative backlash in the Deep South amid a rising two party push. The piece notes Sparkman’s foreign policy influence, bid by John Grenier, and the Alabama governor race involving George Wallace and James Martin, with national implications for Viet Nam policy and Great Society critique.
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Alabama
John Sparkman
South
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Rep
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Sister Hill
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Martin
Grenier
President Johnson
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Viet Nam
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
On This Date May 25 1966 Highlights
May 25 1966 marks the 145th day of the year with 220 remaining. Notable past events include the Constitutional Convention electing George Washington as president in 1787 and U S space program push discussions dating back to 1961.
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Philadelphia
George Washington
Earl Partridge
Senate
U.S
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