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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

4

Path for U S Draft Change: Move to Volunteer Force?

The Defense Department reviews the feasibility of ending the draft in favor of a peacetime all volunteer force. Proposals include higher pay and education incentives, with estimates of up to 8 billion dollars yearly for a 2.7 million volunteer force. critics warn of recruitment gaps and potential isolation of a professional army from civilian society.

United States Defense Department Richard Nixon Vietnam George Wallace Humphrey America Defense Army South America Europe Greece Peru U.S

Ireland's De Valera at 86 Shapes Irish Life

Brooklyn born Eamon De Valera, senior statesman of Ireland, marks his eighty sixth birthday. He remains aloof from the referendum while showing sympathy for Fiatina Fair, the party he founded after independence. visitors note a poor yet proud people content with their lot and a gentle, friendly populace.

Ireland de Valera Brooklyn Fiatina Fair Party

Wallace echoes spurred by Agnew attack on campus violence

The piece notes Gov. Agnew in Detroit accusing college professors of fueling student unrest and cites his claim that Students for a Democratic Society promotes anarchy. It contends Wallace has borrowed campaign lines and that Agnew’s remarks mirror Wallace’s rhetoric ahead of the 1972 race.

George Wallace Agnew Detroit Students For A Democratic Society Wallace U.S

Gonzalez Foots Bill For HHH In Texas Swing

Representative Henry Gonzalez, first Spanish American in Texas’s delegation, says he spent his own money to print Humphrey literature in Southwest Texas. He believes Spanish Americans will back Humphrey, but predicts Texas overall may go to Nixon unless Connally campaigns hard and the President visits. Humphrey campaign plans a San Antonio TV tour through Anglo sections of the city.

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Viewpoint on Vietnam War and World Peace Risks

The piece cites Arthur Goldberg and Denis Armer warning that Soviet moves in Eastern Europe and Mediterranean naval buildup threaten global balance. It notes fears of a Munich style peace in Vietnam, UN impotence, and potential for World War III, with emphasis on U.S. commitments in Asia and Europe.

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Decatur Daily ad for subscription rates and issues

The Decatur Daily lists publication days and delivery options for Decatur Alabama and surrounding trade area. Rates shown include annual and monthly prices for daily, Sunday, and weekend editions with tax included.

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