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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
4
A devotional prayer thanks God for the Bible and asks guidance to live by Scripture. It seeks daily study in homes and faithful teaching, and ends with an Amen attributed to Mae E. Hunter of Nashville Tennessee, missionary editor for the National Baptist Publishing Board.
Senator Herman Smadge of Georgia states that the people prefer building new institutions and progress over mourning old ones, highlighting responsible awareness and a focus on the future.
Voters pass two bond issues totaling 3.5 million for general needs and 1.5 million for parks and recreation. The plan, labeled Operation New Decatur, unfolds over ten years with federal funding hoped to assist phased revitalization. Officials urge patience as projects proceed project by project under legal and planning updates.
TVA reports rural out-migration halted as more residents move into the Tennessee Valley. USDA pledges a one stop service in every rural county to align federal help, extend services, and assist in economic development plans to sustain farm communities. Local leadership in Alabama praised as key to keeping people on the farm.
The White House backs a nonmining stance citing Russian warnings and South Vietnam links. Secret memo suggests Viet Cong avoid south dike attacks while Haiphong could draw Russian retaliation. Ambassador Thompson warns Kremlin may prolong the war to aid 1968 political aims.
A reader doubts forgiveness yet is told forgiveness is God’s promise. The answer urges accepting God’s promises as fact, citing Psalm verses and 1 John 1:9. It stresses faith over feelings, confession, and Jesus’ sacrifice as the basis for forgiveness.
David Lawrence assesses the United Nations as it confronts the Egypt Israel crisis. He weighs whether the U.N. will intervene to avert a broader war or be paralyzed by veto power and bloc politics. He notes possible actions, including mediation, peacekeeping, or world court referrals, and questions U.S. funding prospects if the U.N. falters.
The piece argues a growing anger among moderates at civil rights activism and urban subsidies, warning that threats of a "long hot summer" threaten civil order. It cites Willard Wirtz and Sen. Abraham Ribicoff, and notes Vice President Humphrey warnings while urging restraint and factual reform.
This brief notes May 5 1967 as the 145th day of the year with 220 days left. It mentions past events including the 1867 U S constitutional convention opening at Independence Hall and a 5 year ago remark by U Thant on national obsessions shaping policy.
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