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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
4
A Trans World Airlines brochure touts the Starstream as the latest Boeing jet. It can operate from runways as short as 5 000 feet. The text recalls Reese Amis predicting future planes lifting almost vertically as runways become less critical.
The bill grants free passage through the Panama Canal for the USS Alabama, slashing Alabama’s costs by 20000. The ship’s return and permanent memorial in Mobile is estimated at 1 million dollars. Alabama has raised 650000 so far with 350000 still needed before winter.
Local leaders urge residents to start at home with a paint up fix up clean up campaign. Community organizations have begun public beautification projects, aiming to leave a lasting impression on locals and visitors alike.
The Alabama Legislature finally approved a redistricting bill after a lengthy and costly dispute fueled by political motives. The action prevents further loss of delegation and prompts focus on future major legislation. The piece urges lawmakers to act as wise and skilled leaders serving the public interest.
The report notes Hubert Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy, both Minnesota senators, are seen as top contenders for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. It details their campaign aides, oil and gas lobby ties, and the political risks from civil rights and Southern factions. It also discusses President Johnson's cautious stance and influence from lobbyist O Roy Chalk.
A brief meditation on genius and hard work cites Carlyle Hamilton Paderewski Michelangelo and Montesquieu. The text argues genius grows with effort, listing quotes that praise labor as the path to mastery and great achievement.
President Johnson may appear in Montgomery during the presidential campaign. Secret Service agents indicated some chance, with further checks needed if Montgomery is added to the itinerary. No firm campaign plans have been announced.
Senator Keating seeks re election as a Republican while declining to state whether he will back Goldwater or another presidential nominee. The New York State Republican Convention must address if Keating can be the nominee without disclosing his presidential vote. The issue mirrors prior party dissent patterns and could affect voter support in New York.
Washington observers debate the state of the Democratic contest as Johnson relies on Kennedy veterans O'Brien and O'Donnell while maintaining a looser national structure. The piece argues that Johnson's position differs from Kennedy's 1960 setup and predicts a post Atlantic City push with fewer coordinators, stressing the infantry edge over organizational size.
This day in history highlights Anthony Wayne’s 1783 victory near Toledo and Benjamin Harrison’s birth in 1833. Also noted are 1920 radio broadcasting origins, a Decatur execution, and a 10 year ago zoning remark by Judge Powell amid juvenile burglary cases in Morgan and Cullman counties.
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