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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1964

Page

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House Backs LBJ Action in Southeast Asia

Congress voted overwhelmingly for the resolution supporting President Johnson's measures in Vietnam. The House approved 414 to 0 and the Senate 88 to 2, with Morse Gruening dissenting in the Senate. Powell voted present amid pacifist leanings. leaders from both parties lauded bipartisan unity behind the administration.

Washington Congress Johnson House Senate U.S Wayne Morse D-Ore Ernest Gruening Alaska Morse Gruening Rep Adam Clayton Powell N.Y Henry Cabot Lodge Southeast Asia Lodge South Viet Nam White House

Youth Admits Rape and Murder in Huntsville Slaying

A 15 year old Huntsville boy confessed to raping and shooting Ethel Marie Putman in a secluded Monte Sano Mountain location. Audie Seagroves, held for first degree murder, led investigators to the crime scene after his parents reported him missing. He described forcing Putman into his car, robbing her of 55 dollars, and fleeing down the mountain before the weapon was fired. See YOUTH on Page 2.

Huntsville Elkmont Monte Sano Mountain Ethel Marie Putman Audie Seagroves Triana Blvd Tom Younger Younger

Four Klan men charged with Penn slaying in Georgia

In Athens four white men identified as Ku Klux Klan members were charged with murder in the slaying of Lemuel Penn, a Washington D C Negro educator and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel. Federal authorities continued their inquiry as state warrants were filed in Madison County where the crime occurred.

Athens, Ga Ku Klux Klan Washington, D. C FBI J. Edgar Hoover Lemuel Penn Georgia U.S Girrard Hawkins James S. Lackey Herbert Guest Cecil William Myers Joseph Howard Sims Athens H.L. Pulliam Madison County Penn Washington

Local youths held in burglary and whisky cases in Morgan County

Robert Chatman, 19, Walder mose Spring, is being held on an investigation charge after a burglary at Whitten's Store in Center Springs. Felix Campbell, 44, Somerville, faces charges of manufacturing whisky and possessing a still. deputies saw a man matching Campbell's description fleeing from three stills in east Morgan County two weeks earlier, with the stills later destroyed. City officers reported tampering at a gum machine in the Morningside Shopping Center, leaving pennies and metal. police recovered .20 in pennies. Dozens of city code violations and traffic incidents were logged, including damaged equipment, accidents, and a fire call at 322 5th Ave. NW. See diary on page 2.

Robert Chatman Waldermose Spring Whitten Center Springs Felix Campbell Somerville Morgan County Campbell Shop- Ezy Grocery Morningside

Vietnam Crisis Shows Tempers Calm But Turmoil Persists

Washington reports a lull after a night without a Red attack while U S and Red Chinese buildups continue in Southeast Asia. American advisers fear a possible North Vietnamese reprisal as Hanoi remains quiet. McNamara notes no solid Chinese military movement or help to attacks on Maddox and Turner Joy.

Washington U.S Southeast Asia Gia Linh Maj William McMullan Long Island N.Y Hanoi Robert S. McNamara Pentagon Peking Viet Nam McNamara Maddox Turner Joy

Virgin Birth Doctrine Matters to Christian Faith

A church letter argues against denying the Virgin Birth, citing Bible integrity and the incarnation. It asserts Jesus as Creator and pre-existent with God, born of Mary to enter the world, and warns rejection would undermine all doctrines about His Person and work.

P.P.L Christ Matthew Luke God Lord Jesus Christ Mary Joseph Jesus

Rhine collision leaves two Dutch boat passengers missing

Reports say two passengers from a Dutch pleasure boat are missing and feared drowned after a collision with a German tanker barge on the Rhine River. Police provided the status as the search continues.

Duesseldorf Germany Rhine

Premier Khanh declares emergency in South Viet Nam

Premier Nguyen Khanh decrees a state of emergency and orders mobilization as the Tonkin Gulf crisis intensifies. Military courts gain power to impose death sentences on terrorists and saboteurs with no appeal. U.S. advisers report no imminent invasion despite border tensions along a 50 mile front.

Malcolm W. Browne Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Tonkin Gulf Laos South China Sea U.S

Indian Mound Farm Hosts Hidden Artifacts Revealed

The article notes Indian Mound Farm on the old Moulton Road near Mud Tavern Hill, with a nearly leveled mound. It highlights the farmer owner’s vast collection of Indian artifacts and mentions John Knox uncovering unpublished family history in the valley, to be told in Sunday's Daily.

Indian Mound Moulton Road Mud Tavern Hill John Knox

Queen Opens Athens Rodeo

Athens 18 year old Carolyn House was crowned Athens Rodeo Queen after a street dance in front of a large crowd. Contestants totaled 26 with three out of town judges selecting House. Miss Ann Britt named alternate. Both graduates of 1964 Athens High School plan to enter Athens College.

Athens Carolyn House Ann Britt Edward G. House Maize St R. C. Britt S. Madison St Miss House Miss Britt Athens High School Athens College Athens Lions Club Britt Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Geri Smith Biggs Restaurant LaMar Shop

Morgan County Employment Rises by 1300 in 3 Months

The Mississippi county employment service reports Morgan County total employment up 1,300 in the three months ending mid June. Agricultural and non-agricultural sectors each contributed equally, with total employment up 2,230 over the past year, mostly in non-farm wages.

Morgan County Alabama The Employment Service Morgan

Markets At A Glance From New York to Chicago

AP reports on steady to higher stocks in slow trading. Bonds mixed with governments largely unchanged. Wheat mixed with September firm, corn narrowly mixed, oats easier. Soybeans firm from short covering. Hog prices up 25 cents to 17.75, slaughter steers 50 cents higher to 25.75.

New York Chicago

We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture

Exchange Furniture Co offers top prices for used furniture with contact number 353 4403 as part of a Quickies advertisement by Ken Reynolds.

Exchange Furniture Co Quickies Ken Reynolds

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Nee Powell Frances P. Bolton Ohio House Foreign Affairs Committee H’ville Young Seagroves Redstone Arsenal Miss Putman State Floyd Buford Jin Macon Colbert Freedom Ecature City Recorder 5Th Ave 2Nd Ave Moulton St James V Hamilton 3Rd Ave Marylene Face Austin St 14Th St Mary Catherine Hall Sandra By Barry Schweid Isources Taipei Formosa Red China North Viet Nam Hong Kong Honolulu Hickam Air Force Base Asia Jackson, Wyo Illinois Montgomery Macon County Tokyo Philadelphia, Miss Maj William McMullen Long Island, N.Y United States Radio Democratic Republic China Khanh McDonald’s Queen Ann Brittner By Winford Turner Jennie Kay Bolton Kitty Gordon Anita Park Electrolux Jenn Butler
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