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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1964
Page
1
The State Senate refused to reject a substitute congressional redistricting plan and, after outnumbering House supporters, immediately began a filibuster.
GOP unity theme praised by former President Eisenhower and Governor Rockefeller as Senator Goldwater unveils a unity manifesto to party chiefs. Eisenhower called the plan solid while denouncing extremists and the Klan, signaling support for the ticket ahead of the 1964 campaign. See UNITY On Page 2.
Lawrence county leaders prepare for a Monday night session at the Lawrence County Hospital to discuss a blistering grand jury report criticizing hospital administration. Board chairs Frank Martin and Clyde Cameron were unavailable for comment as they are out of town.
Uncertain peace outlook on Cyprus as U N officials warn a single insult could rupture the fragile truce. Police report theft of a brown billfold containing $20 and IDs from R D Nethery. Iris Finley reports a garage break in with an unlocked door and glass broken. Decatur Fire investigates a grass fire in Rolling Hills subdivision.
In Nicosia Turkish Cypriots taunt across the green line while Turkish air strike threats loom. Turkey halts reconnaissance flights after a U N appeal but warns it will strike if the cease fire collapses. In Kokkina area Turkish Cypriots remain in a contested pocket as U N observers fear clashes. Greek Cypriots blame the United States and Britain for siding with Turkey amid rising anger in parliament.
The text quotes Clerides urging measured response to Turkish attacks and US and UK involvement, urging Christians to witness with love and tact. It recalls a sermon likening believers to light and salt, stressing discernment, restraint, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance in hostile environments. It notes Greek Cypriots rejecting aged US blood plasma amid anti American sentiment.
President Johnson pledges federal support to help local authorities halt violence in the North and South. He told the American Bar Association that no person can be allowed to attack others over grievances. LBJ On Page 2
Atlanta Lester Maddox shuts the Pickrick Restaurant rather than admit Black patrons and vows to pursue civil rights law challenges in court. Montgomery lawmakers back a $15 million bond plan for trade schools and junior colleges 82 to 9, sending it to the Senate. Washington reports say President Johnson has not authorized nuclear weapons use in Viet Nam and debate clouds passage of a $3.3 billion foreign aid bill amid reapportionment talks.
The Senate upheld the legality of Pierre Salinger’s appointment to represent California. He was confirmed as the valid appointee and will serve as senator.
A Canadian air mass pushed into Alabama dropping Decatur to 52 degrees the lowest August reading since 1956. Officials forecast a gradual warming by weekend with dry pleasant conditions. The sudden chill forced cancellation of swimming lessons at Blue Haven Pool as Arctic air surged from the Dakotas to the Gulf.
New York stocks closed higher with moderate trading as bonds stayed steady. In Chicago grains wheat steadied to lower late, corn and oats slid, and soybeans remained weak on profit-taking. Hog prices held around 17.50 while slaughter steers faced scarce market tests.
Violence erupted for a second night in Paterson and Elizabeth New Jersey with bottles bricks and shattered windows as police kept watch. Mayor Graves called it a racial outbreak and considered a curfew while civil rights leaders urged calm. In Elizabeth extra officers guarded a waterfront area amid arrests and property damage. President Kennedy pledged action against rioting and enforcement of civil rights laws as Maddox faced contempt proceedings in Atlanta. See more on page 2.
Montgomery AP reports the State Senate’s division on tabling a substitute redistricting bill. Thirteen members voted to table, while eighteen opposed tabling to support the substitute. Four did not vote or were absent.
A column by Ken Reynolds jokes about gift items from Daily Want Ads and hoping for the best as readers send get well cards amid upcoming notices.
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