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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues Apollo 7 restores confidence after the Apollo program, noting a planned 1971 completion and an estimated 24 billion dollars spent, about 285 dollars per worker. It contrasts space funding with urban, pollution, and higher education challenges, inviting scrutiny of fiscal priorities.
In a reflective column the author weighs church inclusion, social class, and space exploration. He argues Christianity should welcome all, notes space spending's practical gains like weather data and satellites, and urges shifting funds to address domestic needs while pursuing Mars and Moon research.
The Nation piece argues Nixon's law and order stance risks fueling heavy handed policing and political pressure on police forces nationwide. It notes progress in police training and leadership but warns a hard line could provoke more confrontations, especially against the young and poor.
Viewpoint notes gradual global gains in self-determination and democracy as the United States promotes aid and anti aggression. It cites Secretary Clifford on NATO defense, Rusk on Southeast Asia progress, and Moscow street protests with dissidents seeking speech freedom amid Soviet control.
A Bethlehem Pennsylvania professor of Biblical theology at Moravian Theological Seminary offers a devotional prayer asking for faith, confidence, joy, and peace in troubled times. He seeks to witness by a life that reflects an indestructible, transformative life in Christ.
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