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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1964
Page
4
The South posted about 3.64 billion dollars in cash market receipts for farm products from January to May 1964, up six percent from the same period in 1963. Kentucky Florida Louisiana and Tennessee led gains while Alabama lagged behind expectations.
The article urges Decatur residents to turnout for the city commission election, arguing that a turnout of at least 5 000 is needed to ensure majority rule over minority influence among about 8 000 qualified voters.
Illinois Senator Paul Douglas argues the national debt reflects world war II and Cold War defenses, not mismanagement. He notes debt rose from 47.6 billion in 1939 to 278 billion after WWII, plus 19 billion in Korea, and stresses most federal outlays fund defense and public welfare programs.
The United States approves 100,000 tons of wheat and 25,000 tons of cottonseed and soybean oil for Cairo while Nasser campaigns against U.S. influence. In Congress, Rep. Ashbrook delays the anti-poverty bill reading, then the bill passes. Nasser urges Libya to cancel Wheelus Base and Haile Selassie’s Kagnew Communications Base.
A column lists common unhappiness sources from self neglect to bitterness and social failings. It highlights U S aid to Egypt and fears of former Nazi scientists in rockets and weapons, then shifts to Democratic disarray in Ohio and Pennsylvania. It profiles Edward Roybal as one example of overcoming discrimination and poverty, recalling his early job struggle and CCC enlistment.
A 1964 United Feature Syndicate critique portrays a clash between Congress and the Supreme Court over efforts to curb court power. The piece argues the court seeks to reshape American politics to fit a liberal majority, risking the republic’s balance of powers. It cites Dirksen leading a plan to pause the court ruling and seek a constitutional amendment.
Congress debates whether President Johnson or Senator Goldwater showed trigger-happy irresponsibility after a NATO weapons disposal remark and a North Vietnam attack notice. Leaders defend presidential restraint while critics accuse both sides of political posturing amid wartime context.
On this date 1818 Lucy Stone was born in West Brookfield Massachusetts and kept her name in the suffrage fight. The feature reflects on Lucy Stoners and women’s rights through historical notes and brief obituaries.
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