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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1964
Page
4
The crop outlook remains strong in the Valley and TVA lakes support major recreation. About 50,000 boats valued at 40 million dollars line the lakes with parks docks and resorts adding an estimated 140 million dollars. The recreation benefit is a byproduct of TVA development.
A local father recalls taking his teenage daughter to a Broadway hit at the New York World's Fair. He whispered disappointment when the play proved risque, apologizing to his daughter who joked the next act might improve. Florence Herald reports with light humor.
The Annis ton Star lauds U S Representative Armistead Selden for untying the Senate knot on congressional redistricting. His decision to accept a Jefferson County slice spurred Senate action and is viewed as statesmanship that could push the House to follow.
Goldwater presses that Catholic schools deserve the same federal aid as public schools while Cardinal Spellman avoids a campaign photo. The piece notes Goldwater’s charges against Johnson over the Tonkin Gulf incident and Kennedy influence, plus psychiatrists' split views on Goldwater and Johnson. The Atlantic City events feature Perle Mesta and Lyndon Johnson campaign ties with Edna Kelly and comments on social security and civil rights.
An exhortation on setting a definite life aim, writing it down, and creating a plan. It urges assessing ability and methods, starting with strong initiative, and making progress a habit with regular checks. A quote from Goethe emphasizes direction over position. Want ads get results.
A discussion on who should authorize tactical nuclear weapon use in Europe features Sen. Goldwater’s stance, NATO guidelines, and expert Gen. Max S. Johnson. The article weighs presidential versus military authority and the risks of delay in firing, with emphasis on civilian versus military control and NATO concerns.
In a grimly humorous look at the 1964 Republican scene Gale Barry’s allies clash with regulars as Goldwaterites push purges and loyalty tests. Ray C Bliss seeks practical partnership while officers like Keating Saltonstall Schwengel face pressure to back the ticket or risk rival conservatives.
Historical notes mark August 18 with events from 1587 Virginia Dare birth in Roanoke to 1846 Kearny Santa Fe capture. Also recalls Decatur petitions, North Alabama State Fair banners, a 25 year ago well accident, a county tax board claim denial, and a 10 year ago heat record of 104 degrees in Decatur.
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