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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1966

Page

4

Violence Is Wrong Sabotage Charged In Alabama Power Outages

The Alabama Power Co president charged sabotage after two incidents in the Jasper area cut power for hours. He linked the damage to the ongoing strike by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, offered a reward, and urged justice for those responsible. He condemned violence in labor or racial conflicts and called law enforcement to act.

Alabama Power Co Jasper International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Back to Breakfast movement promotes Alabama foods

A historical call to improve national nutrition highlights poor breakfast habits among teens. The Alabama Poultry and Egg Council promotes a September Back to Breakfast campaign urging Alabama eggs ham bread milk and corn grits to improve daily nutrition and make breakfast a family affair.

America U.S Estes Alabama Poultry and Egg Council Alabama

Powell in Glass House Attacks and Powell Saga

Drew Pearson reports Rep. Adam Clayton Powell attacks Sargent Shriver while his wife Yvette Powell seeks access in Washington. Powell faces questions over his wife's salary and alleged misdirected checks, amid South Dakota diplomacy ties and Mundt pressure.

Washington Adam Clayton Powell Harlem Globe-Trotter Adam Sargent Shriver Yvette Marjory Flores Diago Powell Powell Hazel Scott Adam Powell-Diago Puerto Rico Bahamas Bimini Sheraton Park Hotel Sheraton Park Treasury House House Administration Committee Administration Committee Bavorce Corrine Huff Rep. Powell Shriver Watts Harlem Cleveland South Dakota South Vietnam

Premarital advice from Billy Graham column

In a religious guidance column the narrator urges the reader to reject premarital relations. The answer chastises the reader’s doctor and emphasizes chastity as beneficial to body and soul, citing biblical commands and Jesus’ teaching to seek the kingdom first. The piece promotes moral discipline over immoral health theories.

God Man Jesus

Truman Johnson clash over high interest rates and inflation

In a 1966 column, former President Truman attacks the Federal Reserve Board for raising rates as harming consumers, while President Johnson debates restraint and avoids tax or spending cuts. The piece traces past stimuli, deficits, and policy missteps leading to inflation and potential deflation, urging moderation despite political pressures.

Washington Truman Federal Reserve Board Johnson Mr. Truman Mr. Johnson Congress U.S Rese Kennedy

CIA blamed by Moscow broadcasts in worldwide spy campaign

A Moscow radio blitz accuses the CIA and the U S intelligence community of manipulating foreign policy, funding operations, and inciting upheavals from Iran to Indonesia. The report cites alleged plots, noted figures, and a recent trial revealing Soviet espionage techniques.

Washington Central Intelligence Agency CIA Oscow Radio Peace Corps United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Armed Services Committee Foreign Relations Committee St. Louis Globe-Democrat William Fulbright Richard Fielms Moscow White House Indonesia Indonesian Communist Party Sukarno Iran Iraq Sulaimaniyah East Germany India New York Times Fabricio Ojeda Prensa Latina Havana Monitevideo Turkey Justice Party Eratic Cuba F Stig Wennerstrom Wennerstrom Stockholm KGB GRU Thomas Whiteside United Feature Lyd., Inc

This Day In History Sept 1 1966 Devoid of Awaiting Events

This day in history notes the 244th day of 1966 with 121 days left. Highlights include Japan's formal surrender to the Allies in 1945. Local items: Rosebud Club hosted by Miss Mary Harvey in Decatur 50 years ago.

Associated Press Japan Decatur Harvey Rosebud A. A. Hardage W. K. “Ungelhaem Redstone Arsenal Pecatar Chamber of Com

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Russia Z Drew Pearson Mrs. Powell House of Representatives House— of ‘Representatives Dean Rusk Big Bend Dam Rusk South Viet Nam Karl Mundt Mundt Los Angeles Lyndon, Johnson Ralph Herseth Eisenhower Billy Graham David Lawrence Marquis Childs Merce H.H. Hunter Here
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