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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1968

Page

4

FBI Memos Show Bobby Authorized Eavesdropping

Detailing memos that allegedly prove Attorney General Kennedy knew of and approved FBI eavesdropping practices including wiretaps and bugging in the King case and related political surveillance. The notes show Kennedy’s interest in records of technical surveillances and his questioning of FBI file inventories.

FBI Bobby Washington Robert F. Kennedy Martin Luther King Fred Black Sheraton-Carlton Kennedy Bobby Baker Senate Lyndon Johnson Baker Johnson LBJ Justice Department Carlton Hotel Mike Monroney Rep Carl Albert Oklahoma Gerald Ford Michigan President Johnson Congress General Dynamics Defense Black Courtney Evans Attorney General’s Office Bobby Kennedy Alan H. Belmont Bell-McClure Syndicate

Editorial says Congress must decide tax hike and spending cuts

The Montgomery Journal editorial argues a tax increase and spending reduction are needed to steady the economy. It warns six billion in cuts risks job losses and deflation, suggesting four billion may be more realistic while urging balance and cautious action. It also notes California figure Jesse Unruh and a cartoon about hisWeight loss.

Congress California Jesse Unruh Big Daddy Montgomery Journal

Limestone County Summer School Expands Biggest Year Yet

Limestone County Board of Education prepares for a tuition free six week summer term starting June 14. Over 3,200 students enrolled with 127 teachers to operate facilities, including 46 of 70 buses, aiming to make up courses and offer electives.

Limestone County Board of Education George Roberts

Kemmons Wilson urges Alabama grads to make work count

Kemmons Wilson founder of Holiday Inns of America spoke to about 2200 University of Alabama graduates urging them to turn their degrees into useful work. He warned against complacency, stressed self reliance, and said experience builds judgment while promising that any graduate can impact the world by making their work count.

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Greet the Brethren With a Holy Kiss Debate

Billy Graham explains that the Bible calls for a holy greeting not a literal kiss from everyone. He notes cultural differences in kissing customs and urges genuine love, warning against loveless outward practice. He cites Behold how they love one another and Jesus command to love as I have loved you to counter worldly mistrust of Christianity.

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Congress Lacks Clear Demands From Marchers on Poverty

Viewpoints by David Lawrence argues Congress questions the Washington protest by the poor. He says welfare should be mainly a state and local responsibility with federal aid as needed, noting governors must be engaged and bureaucratic expansion avoided.

Washington Congress Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman House Labor and Education Committee Freeman CBS Senate Joseph S. Clark Pennsylvania Publishers-Hall Syndicate

Decatur Daily listing publication details and rates

The Decatur Daily in Alabama notes its publication schedule, carrier delivery options, and subscription rates. It states association with the Associated Press and New York Times News Service and mentions a misstatement policy and grievance process.

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