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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
4
The piece recalls a fundraising letter from the Democratic National Committee urging creativity in crisis and praising the party as a force for progress. It cites Vice President Humphrey and reflects on the South's past in shaping current political direction.
Billy Graham argues debt ruins families and urges simple living over envy. He contrasts pre and post 1932 South, noting New Deal programs reduced tenancy and spurred industrial growth, urban migration, and rising incomes, driven by federal and local leadership.
Washington column argues Nixon’s Wall Street law firm largely runs his campaign and shapes policy. It cites high client interests in Pepsi Cola Warner Lambert and oil ventures, plus law partners holding key campaign roles and influence over statements and strategy.
Congressional Quarterly reports a 3 percent drop in voting participation from 1967. From Jan 15 to Sept 30 1968 the average member voted yes or no on 82 percent of roll calls, vs 85 percent in 1967. Republicans averaged 81 percent in the Senate and Democrats 74 percent. in the House 86 percent for Republicans and 81 for Democrats. Eight Democrats and three Republicans had perfect House scores. Proxmire reached 100 percent in the Senate.
The Decatur Daily lists subscription rates including daily and Sunday at 22 dollars per year in trade zone and 30 outside, with sales tax included. Delivery options include daily and one per week at 55 cents and daily and Sunday per month rates.
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