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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

4

Opinion 12 Month Head Start Program Would Better Serve Pre-Schoolers

The Head Start program is praised for raising measured intelligence in deprived children but remains below middle class norms. Congressional Quarterly cites a study by theevaluation office of the Office of Economic Opportunity reviewing 1968 to 1967 findings. The study notes attitudes are hard to measure.

Congressional Quarterly Office of Economic Opportunity Morgan-Marshall-Lawrence Anti-Poverty Agency

Restoring Family Trust Through Restitution and Faith

A reader seeks guidance on overcoming greed after stealing a father’s will. Billy Graham advises making full restitution to mother and sisters, reconciling before offering gifts, and facing legal consequences if needed. The passage blends religious counsel with social program critique on Head Start outcomes and policy failing.

J. G Christ

Wallace selects Gen LeMay as running mate in controversial choice

George Wallace backs Gen Curtis LeMay for vice president amid debate over nuclear strategy and Vietnam policy. Critics say LeMay's stance on hydrogen bombs risks global war and Wallace may have erred in party leadership.

George Wallace A. B Happy) Chandler Kentucky Curtis Emerson LeMay Air Force United States Gen. LeMay Mr. Wallace Wallace Vietnam White House

Fine Fiscal Idea Is It Practical

The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations released a report proposing major changes in federal aid to states, including revenue sharing based on population and state actions to raise revenues. It favors continuing categorical grants for programs like pollution control while suggesting regional school property taxing districts, noting limited political feasibility for city aid.

Advisory Commission ON Intergovernmental Relations

Nixon Campaign's Slick Image Masks Fiery Past

Washington columnist Drew Pearson describes Richard Nixon's highly polished campaign team shaping a calm public persona. They coached Nixon to avoid confrontations and downplay past temper, while carefully managing appearances and pacing.

Washington Richard Nixon Madison Avenue Esso Tiger Esso Nixon Vietnam California Everett Hart Bbd&o

Viewpoint on Humphrey speech signals no clear new policy

The column argues Humphrey’s pledge to stop bombing if North Vietnam shows good faith mirrors Johnson and offers no real change. It notes Hanoi’s rejection of unconditional halt, the risk of higher casualties, and questions what constitutes an acceptable risk before negotiations.

Washington Hubert Humphrey Johnson Humphrey North South Vietnam Hanoi Paris Sen Edward Kennedy Massachussets Eugene McCarthy Minnesota U. S Senate United States Publishers-Hall Skate

Decatur Daily Publisher Notice and Subscription Rates

The Decatur Daily describes its publication pattern Monday through Sunday and states misstatement policies. It lists mailing and delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, including subscription prices and tax inclusions.

Decatur Daily Friland Decatur Alabama the Co., Inc P.O Ala

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