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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1968
Page
4
Obituary notice for W. R. Shelton founder and editor from 1912 to 1924 who passed away on a Monday in September 1968. The piece records his early leadership of the paper and legacy in journalism.
Soviet officials now push a theory of peaceful counterrevolution to justify intervention in socialist states. Pravda argues that covert liberalization aims to replace socialist leadership with reformists, warning that peaceful tactics precede armed insurrection and that anti socialist forces exploit calls for reform to undermine socialism.
A reader seeking guidance on a husband nearing seventy who feels impotent and desires a younger partner. A columnist reassures that aging can deepen love, notes that some men resist change, urges recognizing aging signs, and encourages faith and prayer for the relationship.
Friday night pits Austin Black Bears against Decatur Red Raiders in a marquee football showdown. Both teams seek victory as the season’s rival game tests records and heart, with emphasis on sportsmanship and school spirit from players and fans alike.
Dr Edward Condon completes a 350000 word report under Air Force contract, likely finding no hard evidence of visitors from space. Dr James McDonald argues UFOs are real and possibly signals of extraterrestrial surveillance. The dispute pits Arizona against Colorado researchers as Panmunjom talks drag on Pueblo crew return.
David Lawrence argues current party platforms stress local and state responsibility for crime while federal laws against cross state riot incitement are underused. He cites Rep Pucinski and Rep Cramer urging federal indictments, noting Justice Department hesitance and calls for a grand jury probe into Chicago unrest during the Democratic Convention.
Publication details for the Decatur Daily, including publishing schedule in Decatur Alabama, carrier delivery, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. Mentions Associated Press and New York Times News Service affiliations.
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