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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1968
Page
4
A local pharmacy in Longview Washington supplies antipoison kits to all city police mobile units. Each patrol car carries a poison antidote, a drug counter dose chart, and a care instructions chart. Officers receive training on use to enable immediate action in overdose cases.
The Associated Press highlights a booklet on environmental harm, noting man’s pollution of air water and soil threatens air quality, water supplies, food sources and wildlife. Wes Gallagher warns technology carries grave risks including potential climate impact and ecological destruction.
Billy Graham style column advises teens to stand by their convictions and seek leadership roles rather than follow the crowd. It discusses maturity, purpose, and the danger of purposelessness amidst a world risking social and environmental crisis. A HEW task force then urges bold pollution reforms and billions in spending.
TVA announces need to raise wholesale power rates for municipalities and cooperatives. Chairman A J Wagner cites rising materials, interest, labor and fuel costs plus environmental investments as drivers for an estimated 25 to 30 million dollars per year in additional revenues. The increase aims to preserve service quality and will be below the national average even if passed to the public.
David Lawrence analyzes how the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia reshapes world opinion and Western security. He notes NATO leaders warn Moscow wields a powerful military instrument and fears of a broader war. He argues the invasion risks eroding international law and revising power in Europe and Asia.
A devotional prayer thanking God as guard and guide. The writer requests continual awareness of divine presence and trust in guidance, asking to ease personal concerns and align will with God. Signed by John M. Drescher from Scottdale Pennsylvania, editor of Gospel Herald.
The Decatur Daily announces its grievance process for misstatements and promises full investigation with prompt redress if proven. Subscription rates are listed for daily and Sunday editions by mail and carrier in trade and beyond trade zones with all sales tax included.
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