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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1964
Page
1
Alabama delegates at the Democratic convention pledged support to the party nominee after earlier resistance. Bill Hardin and others signed the loyalty oath in Atlantic City as questions about seating and access to the credentials committee persisted.
Three Alabama delegates and two alternates signed a loyalty pledge to the presidential nominee. One predicted a majority would sign, which could keep the delegation on the floor and avert seating fights at the convention. The move contrasts with a 33 to 3 vote against the pledge earlier, while Mississippi seating remained unresolved.
Atlantic City AP Democrats begin their 1964 convention with a civil rights plank calling for full enforcement of the Civil Rights Act and denouncing violence. Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party leader Joseph Rauh Jr. vows a floor fight over seating, seeking loyalty pledges for Mississippi delegates. Hubert Humphrey prominent in VP speculation as Johnson weighs running mate.
During 1964 Baptists of North America celebrate 150 years of organized Baptist life in America. On Wednesday at 7 p m the Central Baptist Church joins the jubilee in its auditorium with a reception after the service honoring pastor Rev A B Van Arsdale. Police report a theft incident involving Jimmy Jeffreys and a car on 7th Ave SW.
The writer notes widespread religious interest and cautions that Jesus did not promise world conversion. Opposition will persist, since disciples face tribulation, and only silent churches are well received. Yet revival should prompt earnest heart searching, with a Christ promised return as the church’s real hope.
Alabama delegates and alternates from Decatur and Selma confront a credentials dispute at the Democratic National Convention. They refuse to surrender credentials, seek floor access, and argue voting rights are blocked while battles over loyalty oaths and seating loom amid tensions with the National Democratic Committee.
At least seven persons died in traffic accidents over the weekend and a Syla cauga youth drowned, raising Alabama’s weekend death toll to eight. Johnny Ray Cox of Warrior and Paul D Raynor of Empire died Friday night in a wreck on Alabama 29 twenty miles north of Scottsboro. Gene Lynn Tillison, one month, See SEVEN On Page 2
Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona visited New York to privately discuss foreign and domestic issues with businessmen and industrial leaders at a reception and dinner. A spokesman said he would outline his stand and answer questions. no guest list was announced.
AP reports Willie Seals, serving a life term for raping a white woman, escaped from the Atmore state prison farm today. A prison official said he ran off from a work crew near the prison. Seals is among the region’s most dangerous inmates and the escape prompts a manhunt.
Atlantic City AP report notes the Democratic Platform Committee approved a Civil Rights Act enforcement plank. The Democracy of Opportunity section condemns lawlessness and aims to eliminate economic and social causes while seeking fair, effective enforcement. It also calls for immigration law revisions and will go to the party convention.
New York stocks rise with strong industrials while bonds stay calm. In Chicago wheat holds steady, corn and soybeans show active and broad buying, hogs edge up, and slaughter steers rise up to 28.50 with steady to higher tone.
Hurricane Cleo blasted through the Caribbean skirting Hispaniola and Dominican Republic with 140 mile per hour winds. Officials warn Jamaica could face hurricane conditions as its path shifts toward Cuba. At least 14 deaths and heavy damage were reported in the French possessions while Puerto Rico suffered gale winds and rain.
Typhoon Kathy weakened but moved through Japan’s inland sea region after leaving nine dead and five missing in Kyushu. Police cited landslides as the major cause of the casualties as the storm battered the southern island.
The Morgan County Grand Jury will hold a special session Thursday at the request of the governing body to investigate an undisclosed matter. Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell declined to name any charges and noted a possible recess with a later return. Rumors circulate that the inquiry may involve the Morgan County Sheriff's office.
Exchange Furniture Co advertises top prices for used furniture with contact number 353-4403 for buyers and sellers seeking quick cash.
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