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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1964

Page

5

Redistricting May Force Shifts In Congressional Races

Barrett Shelton Jr reports that a pending redistricting bill could trigger fielding eight congressional candidates statewide as districts are drawn into eight parts. Democrats plan to convene state executive committees to appoint eight candidates if the bill passes, with nominations due by September 3, while Republicans also expect to fill vacancies through the same process.

Barrett Shelton, JR Senate Congressional GOP Thomas ‘Brigham Birmingham Washington Executive Committee

Labor Day reunion plans for United Terry Club

Plans for the Labor Day United Terry Club reunion and picnic are set for 10 a.m. to late afternoon at the new club house six miles south of Courtland. Former Gov. John Patterson is favored as a candidate and may attend, while party district boundaries affect potential opponents for Rep. Bob Jones in upcoming elections.

Labor Day United Terry Club Courtland John Patterson Morgan Limestone Lawrence Colbert Lauderdale Madison Jackson GOP Bob Jones Jefferson Rep. Jones Jones

Apple trees and orioles spark memories across Alabama

The note recalls seeing orioles in apple trees north of a Cullman home with distinctive hopping flight and calls. It mentions a meeting inviting Gov. Wallace and Ralph Terry, plus a new TV show star Linda Manning from Cullman, with a 1964 water show in Cullman and other local events.

Linda Manning Cullman Linda Cincinnati Ohio James Manning Carroll Acres

GOP Workers Given Orders for Goldwater Campaign

GOP chairmen from across the United States gathered in Washington to raise about 13 million dollars for Goldwater's bid and set precinct vote quotas. The meeting included Goldwater and running mate Miller in closed sessions focusing on finances and strategy. Aides tried to quiet Shriners marching in the same hotel.

Washington Barry Goldwater Goldwater William E Miller

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