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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1968

Page

3

Will Youth Be Heard In Public Affairs

An analysis notes youth growth from 16.1 million in 1960 to 22.3 million in 1967 and projected to 29.6 million by 1980. It argues youth will influence social, economic life and oppose war, urging leaders to consider these changing demographics. It also reviews civilian public employment trends in 1967 across federal, state, and local levels.

United States Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Congressional Quarterly U. S

Democrats Will Close Ranks and Win Election

A political column notes that Democrats will likely close ranks behind Vice President Humphrey after the Chicago convention, despite intraparty divisions over Vietnam. It cites Sen. Eugene McCarthy's stance and predicts Humphrey as the next president if unity is achieved.

Dick Nixon Sen Eugene McCarthy Sen. McCarthy Minnesota Humphrey Chicago

Viewpoint on Fortas nomination to chief justice

Washington commentary on the Abe Fortas bid for chief justice, noting unprecedented Senate hesitation over separation of powers concerns. It cites Chief Justice Warren’s retirement sequence, ongoing Senate opposition led by Sen. Griffin, and fears over criminal rights versus public safety amid contentious Supreme Court decisions.

Washington Abe Fortas Supreme Court Senate Fortas Warren Sen Harry F Byrd Virginia Mr. Fortas Rence Byrd Johnson Robert P. Griffin Michigan Griffin Senate Judiciary Committee Gordon Allott Colorado Justice Fortas Publishers-Hall Syndicate

Daley praised for handling Chicago convention security

Senator Sparkman says Mayor Daley did a very good job keeping Chicago secure during the convention amid threats to disrupt the city. He notes few clashes, no deaths, and minimal property damage despite warnings and alleged plots against Vice President Humphrey.

Daley Chicago Hubert Humphrey John Sparkman

Birth Control Spending Sparks Debate Over Aid Funds

The Washington column reports about $500 million of next year’s foreign aid budget earmarked to spread birth control information and devices abroad while millions more fund domestic programs. Critics warn of funding against conscience and possible drug-price gouging by manufacturers. The piece also notes praise for Admiral Rickover’s defense of Rep. Mendel Rivers and reflects on public policy versus morality in family planning efforts.

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