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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
4
Junior Chamber units in Columbus Georgia and Phenix City Alabama join to promote the new Port Cities in the South Columbus and Phenix City claiming the Chattahoochee Valley faces a dynamic era. Formal port openings set for September 11 with river navigation to the Gulf of Mexico backed by Tennessee Valley authorities.
A four engine jet carrying the Bolivian president, 28 technicians, aviation officials from the U S Peru and Bolivia and a six member crew landed at John F Kennedy International after a 74 minute flight from Lima Peru. The piece mentions a proposed new jet airport midway between Huntsville and Decatur suggesting travel possibilities.
The editorial urges Alabama residents to support the campaign to relocate the USS Alabama as a memorial for WWII and Korean War dead. It notes county contributions, cites a $1,000,000 goal with $642,161 raised so far, and emphasizes this is a state challenge rather than a Mobile project.
A public statement declares readiness to retaliate against attacks on American ships in international waters. It affirms support for South Vietnam, vows to defend freedom, and warns Red China and the North Vietnamese of consequences if the war widens.
The Senate approves a 72 to 15 import quota on beef and related meats aimed at Australia and New Zealand, boosting hopes for Mike Mansfield while angering allies and complicating Johnson policy. The House faces pressure as leaders steer action to back the president.
Marquis Childs argues that the core issue is whether the South Vietnamese army will continue fighting amid war weariness and political tension in Saigon. He notes rising U.S. troop support, risks of expanding the war, and compares Korea era dynamics with Cold War tensions in Asia.
A compact reflection on noble living centered on high thoughts and deeds. It argues noble life comes from definite daily actions, sympathy, sacrifice, and sharing better things with others, echoing Kingsley’s call to act.
The United States orders military action to repel aggression after North Vietnamese ships attacked U S vessels. President Johnson seeks Congressional authorization to use armed force and aid Southeast Asia allies. The U N may mediate but could be vetoed. U S actions follow Article 51 and may expand if needed.
In Decatur a half century old ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone with the slogan go where you please eat what you please. The steamer Almarfia owned by Decatur Navigation Co. sailed upriver with a big cargo. Also notes a 25 year ago health nurses meeting and 10 year ago a Democratic committee sub committee rejection of Sheriff John McCutcheon’s election protest.
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