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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1964

Page

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White House Optimistic On Cyprus Crisis Escape

President Johnson and top advisers voiced optimism about preventing a broader Cyprus crisis while seeking a permanent solution. State Department officials said no new evac orders were issued though a destroyer remains on standby to move 225 government workers and dependents if needed.

Washington Johnson U.S Cyprus White House George E. Reedy Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara Viet Nam State Department Robert J. McCloskey McCloskey United States

Turkish air raids press Cyprus as cease-fire sought

Turkish air activity over Cyprus continues for a fourth day as factions edge toward a U N cease-fire. Greece and Turkey clash over orders while U S officials monitor reports and President Johnson attends to Southeast Asia.

Hal McClure Nicosia Cyprus Turkey U.N. Security Council Greece Polis State Department U.S Johnson Texas Southeast Asia White House Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara Ankara U.N Kokkina Makarios Security Council Xeros Soviet Union

U S Jets Move North To Face Chinese MIG Threat

U S fighter planes equipped with air to air missiles were sent north toward Communist forces in response to the approaching Red Chinese MIG fighters, according to U S military sources in Saigon.

U.S Hainan Gulf of Tonkin South China Sea da Nang U.S. 7Th Fleet

City issues building permits and county arrests over weekend

The city clerk issued permits for a five room house in Olive Street SE and several commercial and utility projects. Morgan County deputies reported arrests for highway intoxication grand larceny reckless driving and more, while a 1958 Pontiac was struck on Cedar Lake Road and a U S Embassy spokesman denied scramble rumors as Saigon faced an air raid alert.

W. C. Miller Olive St Amos Morris 4Th Ave Bennie E. Walerk 17Th Ave J. M. Baker Somerville Rd Parker and Osborne Gordon Dr H. Leon Reeves 7Th Ave J. E. Spain Alabama Millard N. Teal 2Nd Ave Douglas Dodd Bank St Morgan County Sheriff's Department Carswell Barbee Bassett Ave Morgan County Cedar Lake Rd James Stover U.S Saigon South Viet Nam

Pope Urges Action To Aid Peace

Pope Paul VI offered in his first encyclical to go beyond a watchful interest and seek honorable solutions to disputes threatening world peace. He said he would act within his ministry and away from purely political aims, ready to intervene when opportunity presents itself to temper passions and foster peaceful relations.

Eugene Levin Vatican City Paul VI

God’s Power Over Us Reassures The Believer

The writer acknowledges fear at God’s sovereignty from the potter and clay imagery but stresses God’s holiness and steadfast love. Psalm 136 shows God’s enduring kindness, and the message urges yielding to Christ, trusting His will brings good for those who trust Him.

Christ

Folsom Hospitalized After Sudden Gastroenteritis

Former Alabama governor James E. Folsom was admitted to Cullman Hospital at 6:30 pm on August 9 after a sudden gastro enteritis episode that caused him to pass out. He showed improvement after a night’s rest and treatment for dehydration. a heart attack was not confirmed.

Cullman Ala James E. Folsom Cullman Hospital Folsom

Hoover Turns 90 as American Freedom Is Praised

Former President Herbert Hoover marks his 90th birthday at Waldorf Towers in New York. He champions freedom of choice as central to American greatness and dignity. Hoover entertains friends, hosts a family dinner, and receives thousands of congratulatory messages from leaders including Johnson and Rockefeller.

New York Herbert Hoover America The United States Waldorf Towers Johnson Nelson A. Rockefeller

Lawrence Hospital Action Is Hinted

Lawrence County Hospital administration says grand jury charges are being handled internally. Board members discuss without formal meeting while revenue officials expect a future joint session with hospital leaders amid public concern and calls for immediate investigation.

Lawrence Hospital Moulton Lawrence County Hospital the Daily This Morning Cameron

Joe Wheeler Electric Meeting Postponed

The Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Co-op announces its annual meeting, originally set for Wednesday, is postponed due to an emergency with limited staff. Manager Jimmie Davis said the meeting will be rescheduled and focus remains on essential operations.

Hartselwwt Joe Wheeler Electric Jimmie Davis Joe

Wallace to kick off tour at Neshoba County fair

AP reports Governor George Wallace opens his presidential campaign speaking tour at the Neshoba County fair in Mississippi near the site where three civil rights workers were buried. Luce Baines Johnson travels to Washington after illness. Mary L. Holleman dies from injuries in a traffic crash that killed four in Monroe Louisiana. Delegates to the Christian Crusade push for an anti press purge and police protection. Mississippi Catholics urged to lower barriers in parochial schools.

Montgomery George Wallace Neshoba County Miss Fort Payne, Ala Mary L. Holleman Fort Payne Monroe, la Dallas of the Christian Crusade

Six Die By Accidents Weekend Toll In Alabama

Six people died in Alabama over the weekend due to a farming accident a drowning and four highway crashes. The farm death involved 18 year old McArthur Lewis of Forest Home crushed by a tractor. Dennis Spencer 63 of Mobile drowned after falling into an canal near a dock. Traffic victims included Carlton Taylor 25 of Tansey killed when his car ran off Alabama 134 near Newton. Diane Colvin 17 of Theodore died when the car she rode in hit an embankment. and Mrs John F Davis of Leeds was killed in a motorcycle incident. See SIX on Page 2.

Alabama Butler County McArthur Lewis Forest Home Mobile Dennis Spencer Carlton Taylor Tansey Ala Newton Dianne Colvin Theodore John F. Davis Leeds

Goldwater Name Seen As Aid For GOP Across Nation

Senator Morton predicts Goldwater at top of GOP ticket could boost Senate and House races, especially in the South and West. Senator Magnuson counters that extremist rhetoric may mobilize Democrats to vote, potentially limiting Republican gains. Democrats hold 66 seats to GOP 34 with 26 Senate seats and several House seats at stake.

Washington Thruston B. Morton Barry Goldwater Senate House Morton Kentucky South Border Midwest West Sea Warren G. Magnuson Democratic Gold- Water Magnuson Goldwater

Markets At A Glance From New York And Chicago

ACT cet New Canottey New York Stocks mixed with slow trading. Bonds and government issues steady. Cotton irregular with commission house buying and selling. In Chicago Wheat easier, corn lower on hedging and liquidation. Oats off with corn. Soybeans weak with heavy selling. Hogs 25 to 50 cents lower top 17.50. Slaughter steers up 50 cents to 1 higher top 26.50.

New York Chicago

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