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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1964

Page

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Editorial Argues for Firm U S Response to Maddox Attack

The piece claims North Vietnamese forces attacked the Maddox to probe U S resolve and calls for a strong, expanded American naval and air presence in Southeast Asia. It warns against repeats of Korea era retreats and urges decisive action to deter Red Chinese influence and support South Vietnam and neighboring nations.

United States Southeast Asia Johnson North Vietnam Saigon South Vietnam Malaysian Federation Burma Thailand Korea Yalu General MacArthur Porkchop Washington U.S

UN Security Council Clash Over Southeast Asia Crisis

The United Nations Security Council invited both Viet Nam states to debate the Southeast Asia crisis. Czechoslovakia charged U.S. retaliation in the Gulf of Tonkin was naked aggression while Adlai Stevenson defended U.S. actions to safeguard peace and urged North Viet Nam to stop provocations.

Milton Besser United Nations N.Y U.N. Security Council North South Viet Nam Southeast Asia Czechoslovakia United States Gulf of Tonkin Jiri Hajek Unitedtates North Viet Nam U.S United ‘S Adlai E.stevenson Hajek Hanoi Peiping Stevenson Viet Nam

Danville Boy Injures Hand In Decatur General Hospital

Jerry Brown son of Mr and Mrs Ellis E Brown Danville is in Decatur General Hospital after injuring his hand Firemen answered two calls Friday afternoon including 354 p m Plaza Street SE grass fire and 648 p m U S 32 S at McBride Used Parts auto body no loss reported

Jerry Brown Ellis E. Brown Danville 3 Decatur General Hospita Plaza Street U. S McBride

Goldwater Starts Own Public Opinion Polls

Republican nominee Barry Goldwater begins a base public opinion poll with Opinion Research to map campaign strategy against President Johnson. Dean Burch says future polls will track shifts, though results may not be made public. Goldwater plans a Sept 4 launch speech in Prescott Arizona. VP nominee William E Miller to follow Sept 5 in New York.

Washington Barry Goldwater Johnson Dean Burch Goldwater Opinion Research Burch Presco Ariz William E. Miller Goldie

State Planners To Meet Here for Decatur Luncheon

Gov. George Wallace will address a joint Decatur civic club banquet during the two day quarterly meeting of the State Planning and Industrial Development Board in Decatur. The Sept 10 luncheon at the Decatur Country Club also launches Morgan County United Fund's 1965 campaign.

George Wallace Decatur State Planning and Industrial Development Board Decatur Country Club Morgan County United Fund Leonard Beard Pavilion Inn North Alabama Beard Tennessee River River Bank Industries Civic Club Country Club Wallace Industrial Board A. W. Todd Agriculture and Industries Phillip J. Hamm Revenue Herman L. Nelson Highway Department Houston Feaster State Docks Royce Kershaw Montgomery Rufus Davis Dothan G. Jack Nealeans Sylacauga Jerry Dan Stone Centre Warren C. Grant York Sam Renfroe, Jr Fayette Clyde Butler Scottsboro Elton B. Stephens Birmingham Walter E. Todd Lawson Clary William E. Cleghorn William McLaughlin Walter Brassell Harry Shaddix Curtis Sumrall Larry Register

Johnson heads to Texas for weekend at ranch

President Johnson departed Washington on Friday for a Texas ranch weekend with Mrs Johnson and their daughter Lynda aboard a Jet Star from Andrews Air Force Base. He intends to read reports, study material, ride horseback and relax during the trip.

Washington Johnson Texas Lynda Andrews Air Force Base Austin White House George E. Reedy

Electrolux Vacuum Demo and Free Shampoos Polishes

Free demonstration featuring Electrolux vacuums with complimentary shampoos and polishes. Contact Jenn Butier at 353.9579 for details.

Electrolux Jenn Butier

Beggar Vacations Sign At Verona Santa Lucia Church

At Verona's Santa Lucia church a hand-lettered sign on the main door reads Off on vacation the beggar of Santa Lucia. The note suggests the beggar has left the post for a break as passersby read the message during the week.

Verona Italy Santa Lucia

McNamara urges early TV address on North Vietnam strike

Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara said he advised President Johnson to announce the air strike against North Vietnam early so the nation and other countries would know the action targeted North Vietnam only. He cited timing and clarity as reasons for the recommendation.

Washington Robert S. McNamara Johnson North Viet Nam McNamara U.S Arthur Sylvester Pentagon

Suspected Killer Of Girls Found Quickly

Andrew Pixley, 21, of Dallas Oregon faced two counts of serious bodily injury after a brutal attack in Jackson Wyoming. Judge Robert McAullife discovered Pixley in the Wort Motor Hotel room, a rock nearby, and authorities say one girl was killed and another two injured before Pixley fled from a roof access.

Andrew Pixley Dallas Ore Justice Court Pixley Robert McAullife Maywood Till Circuit Court of Illinois McAullife Cindy Debby Susan Floyd King King Carl Rolce Jackson Grand Teton National Park Wyoming McAuliffe

Stanleyville Crisis Tests Congo Premier Tshombe

In Leopoldville Congo, Reuters reports the Congo crisis deepens as Stanley Ville falls to rebel forces allied with Communists. The Popular Liberation Army threatens to sever the northeast from government control, complicating Moise Tshombe’s renewal push and fueling tribal and regional tensions.

Leopoldville the Congo Moise ‘Tshombe National Reconciliation and Public Safety Stanleyville Popular Liberation Army Congo

We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture

Exchange Furniture Co offers top prices for used furniture with contact at 353 4403.

Exchange Furniture Co Lodv

Cyprus reports air attack on Polis coastal village

The Cyprus government says four Turkish air force Sabre jets attacked Polis and struck an Italian cargo vessel in Polis harbor with no immediate casualties. In Rome, President Segni suffered a cerebral stroke during talks with Moro and Saragat but regained consciousness. In Washington, Doolittle and Luce to head Citizens for Goldwater Miller. In San Jose a Titan III C rocket motor failed at tail end after a successful two minute static test. officials say test objectives were met.

Nicosia Cyprus Makarios Polis Rome Italy Antonio Segni Aldo Moro Giuseppe Saragat San Jose Calif Air Force

Nurse Of The Year honors Catherine Corley in Birmingham

Catherine Corley of Montgomery received the Nurse Of The Year award in Birmingham for 42 years of patient care teaching and public health nursing. Runnerups were Mrs. Margaret Stein of Mobile and Mrs. Thelma Trainham of Tuscaloosa.

Birmingham Catherine Corley Montgomery Margaret Stein Mobile Thelma Trainham Tuscaloosa

Democrats To Discuss Remap In Alabama Congress

Eight Alabama House Democrats facing Republican opposition plan to confer on the redistricting issue. The meeting was announced Friday and may include a representative of Governor George Wallace. The lawmakers aim to reach agreement on a redistricting measure.

Washington Alabama George Wallace

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