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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1964
Page
4
Report cites race riots in New York Rochester and Jersey City far worse than in Alabama or Mississippi. editors debate whether only sterner enforcement of law and order can curb the unrest.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr the Undersecretary of Commerce will be principal speaker at the Tennessee River and Tributaries Association fourth annual meeting in Huntsville on September 25 Officials of TRTA anticipate a large turnout from seven states and see the speaker as a potential future national leader
The Alabama legislature nears a redistricting bill as Sen. Eddins offers the least disturbing plan based on pre-1960 districts. Gov. Wallace and the congressional delegation are urged to back a reasonable measure to ensure passage and avoid a failed session.
The article notes Quemoy and Matsu off the China coast as the likely flashpoint in any Chinese attempt at war. It details Nationalist defenses, U S supply, past Eisenhower era caution, Khrushchev’s Peking trip, and strains with Russia over nuclear weapons. It also covers a California water policy clash linked to a Westlands contract and Southern Pacific interests.
The article reflects on faith guiding ventures from marriage to farming and politics, noting failures from shallow faith but highlighting perseverance. It covers land policy clashes with Southern Pacific in the Westlands project, US loans in Latin America, and Senate scrutiny of subsidies amid AFL-CIO protests.
Washington argues the North Vietnamese attacks clarify the U.S. stance in Southeast Asia and justify military action. The column outlines three possible motives: Chinese leadership, naval miscalculation, or a bid to force a peace conference.
A St Louis woman recalls severe 1930s hardship including job loss and mounting debt. She finds strength in the Bible verse My strength is made perfect in weakness and credits prayer with lifting despair as her husband later finds work. The piece ends with the tide comes back message to endure.
It lists notable events on August 9 across years including the Webster Ashburton treaty of 1842 defining the US Canada border as far west as the Rockies and the 1945 Nagasaki atomic raid. It also notes 1964 and earlier items such as Francis Scott Key’s birth, Spain accepting peace terms in 1898, and local Decatur mentions involving monuments and civic matters.
William L. Sledge, who escaped city authorities Feb. 26, 1964, was recaptured by city police Saturday at 1606 Cedar St. SW. He faced time in city and county jails. officers were Dan Price, W. G. Tallent and Sgt. Lyle Garrett. He quipped about a call to police during booking. Lord Baltimore granted 560 acres near present day Washington to Col. Joseph Belt of the colonial militia. the 1725 grant name appears.
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