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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

4

We Are In Vietnam For A Purpose

The American Legion Magazine features a statement by The Committee For Peace With Freedom In Vietnam led by Truman Eisenhower and Senator Paul Douglas. It argues the United States must fight a limited war to defend freedom, warns against haste or extremism, and stresses patient, two-way de escalation to avoid surrender.

American Legion Magazine Vietnam Harry Truman Dwight Eisenhower Sen Paul Douglas Southeast Asia Committee For Peace With Freedom Connecticut Avenue Washington, D.C United States Truman Eisenhower American Legion America South Vietnam Paris Hanoi

Faith tested by Viet Nam loss and renewed devotion

A letter from grieving parents describes losing a son in Viet Nam and finding renewed faith after tragedy. They report stronger faith, prayer, and Bible reading, believing all things work for good for those who love the Lord. They urge others not to blame God but to use pain for spiritual growth.

Viet Nam Church

Road Law Enforcement Essential for Safe Highways in Alabama

The Alabama Petroleum Council marks National Highway Week urging early Interstate completion. E. E. Tullis notes rising 1985 population and vehicle counts, cites 1967 highway taxes totaling 132.67 million with 99.03 million from motor fuel. Alabama's 14 cent gas tax leads the nation. call for safer highways through enforcement.

Alabama Alabama Petroleum Council E. E. Tullis The Petroleum Council U.S. Bureau of Public Roads Huntsville

Buchanan funds questioned in Washington Merry-Go-Round

The Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson column scrutinizes Rep. John Buchanan's campaign finances alleging personal bills paid with campaign money a $1000 loan from a bank used to cover slush fund expenses and unreported campaign charges. The piece argues Congress keeps finances opaque and cites a broken system enabling potential violations.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Tom Dodd Len Dodd John Buchanan R-Ala Congress Buchanan Birmingham Central Bank and Trust Citizens’ Committee American Express House Tomoka Investment Co James Sizemore Alabama Richard Nixon Nixon Senate Capitol Hill Kyle Wess Vess Congressional Wess

Wallace Draws Strong Support Across Voters Split by Threeway Race

Viewpoint discusses Wallace's rising poll showing in threeway race with Nixon and Humphrey. It notes labor union wavering toward Wallace over jobs and anti crime is key, plus Nixon and Humphrey strategies to win back Wallace voters and avoid House vote.

Washington Wallace Alabama Nixon Humphrey Afl-Cio South United Press International District of Columbia Johnson House of Representatives

Decatur Daily publication details and rates

The Decatur Daily outlines publishing schedule and staff notes. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier delivery, including daily and Sunday options, tax inclusion, and service areas in and beyond the trade zone.

Decatur Daily Decatur Alabama The Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc P.O Ala

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