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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1964
Page
1
Lady Bird Lyndon Johnson guides a Rocky Mountain swing on conservation and drives a nationwide push. Daughters Luci and Lynda Bird travel to Wisconsin Milwaukee and New York for fundraisers and appearances while Johnson mulls campaign strategy and nomination timing at a Washington news conference.
Adlai E Stevenson warned the Republican platform plank on changing United Nations voting would tilt power by population. He, head of the U S delegation, urged lawmakers to study the idea. Dean Rusk urged sober actions and warned against reckless threats. Khanh sworn in as South Vietnam president after coup. DIXMOOR riot reports describe a five hour disturbance with injuries and gunfire. police restored order with strong force.
Police fought a tense riot scene with tear gas after a brief clash over a liquor store incident. At least 39 injured, including a 7 week old infant, as 20 cars were stoned and 6 blocks blocked by officers. 1,000 participants estimated. Separately in Malaya a 30 to 40 strong Indonesian party landed near Johore, with 13 captured and one Malaysian trooper wounded. The government called it aggression and said it would inform the U N Security Council.
The Austinville W S C S night circle meets at 7 at the Austinville Methodist Church. The day circle gathers Tuesday at 9 30 at 2212 Clara Ave Mrs J B Stovall hosts. Fire calls Sunday and today report 5 08 pm Sunday intersection 6th Ave and Walnut St car minor damage. 12 07 am today Cedar Lake house heavy loss. W F W Post 4190 meets at 7 30 tonight at new meeting place. DIARY on Page 2.
Begin by making a fixed daily time to sit with God, preferably early morning. Clear distractions, practice concentration, and start with thanksgiving from Psalms. Listen for divine direction to refine character and end with prayer asking for guidance and needs to be met.
A two car collision near Ardmore Alabama on U S 31 killed Largo Florida mother Elizabeth Jarrett 32 and her four children Michael Dean 11 Paula Jo 5 and Pamela Ann 8. Four others were injured Marvin Richburg Corean Richburg Irene Culena and Lorene White. The crash occurred about 3 45 a m on a slight downgrade as Jarrett lost control and crossed into the opposite lane.
Markets at a glance report modest stock gains and mixed bond movements. Cotton and wheat rise on short covering while corn and oats advance and soybeans surge on strong demand. Hog prices climb to 17.75 top. slaughter steers steady at 26.75.
Local ad states Exchange Furniture Co offers top prices for used furniture with contact number 353 4403. The brief notice invites sellers to bring items to the shop for appraisal and cash offers.
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy met for nearly an hour with Mayor Robert Wagner in New York but gave no decision on entering the U.S. Senate race. Kennedy, leaving for Washington, said plans remain undecided and he would not seek the Democratic nomination without Wagner’s open approval.
Greek Cypriots press President Makarios to travel to Moscow and seek an arms deal with the Soviet Union. Support from Khrushchev and Soviet promises to help if Cyprus is invaded fuel calls for immediate talks and cabinet inclusion of Communists.
Assistant State Highway Department division engineer J. D. Nelson said a $250 000 grade crossing should be completed and in operation at the intersection of U S 31 and Highway 20 north of the Tennessee River by next summer. A bid setting is scheduled Oct 23. The crossing has been urged by city and state officials for years due to heavy Decatur Huntsville traffic. The southbound U S 31 lane will be relocated and placed east of its current site. The westbound Highway 20 lane will pass over U S 31. Construction covers about one mile and should finish by mid July or early August. Traffic during work is not planned to be tied up. Police Chief Pack Self said it will help the intersection’s traffic. See Grade On Page 2.
Senator Mansfield warned Democrats to back a compromise on reapportionment tied to the foreign aid bill. He said Congress would resume after the Democratic convention in Atlantic City if liberals block the plan. Dirksen and Mansfield have proposed a revised version of the rider to delay state reapportionment.
The Post-Dispatch reports General Manager Bing Devine and Business Manager Art Routzong have resigned from the St Louis Cardinals of the National League. Teamsters President James R Hofta is jailed for five years on fraud charges related to pension funds in Chattanooga. An Alpine bus crash in Bourg Saint Maurice France raises the death toll to 17.
Three candidates Hunt Dukes and Tooker compete for the 200 dollar a month Decatur city commissioner post. Hunt was appointed to fill the term left by Murray Dodd two years ago. The campaign has seen little action with standard Vote for Me cards.
Former Governor James E. Folsom was moved by automobile to University Hospital in Birmingham for consultation and observation. His physician Dr. John P. Morris said he is fine, and Folsom noted his administration built a $4 million Birmingham center and he will have his checkup there.
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