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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1964
Page
10
Louis Harris reports strong public approval for President Lyndon B. Johnson amid his reelection bid. The survey notes high marks for his performance in the White House and ongoing support from the American people.
An advertisement promotes burial insurance sold by mail for people aged 40 to 90 with no medical exam. Central Security Life Insurance Co. invites readers to send name, address, and year of birth for free information. The ad stresses no agent calls and no obligation.
Gov. Carl E. Sanders of Georgia predicts a moderate civil rights plank in the Democratic platform. He cites unity among 22 Democratic governors and hopes a moderate stance will ease tensions with Southern Democrats while keeping Georgia solid for the party.
The 5260 delegates at the Democratic national convention wonder who Lyndon Johnson will pick as running mate as Johnson stays silent on the choice. Senators Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota and Eugene McCarthy are the leading names discussed on Meet the Press and both say they would consider serving. Both talk shows prompt a White House call and Johnson meeting, with Humphrey joking that both could be chosen.
Public opinion shows LBJ rated highly on foreign policy with strong moves toward peace and strength. After the Tonkin Bay incident his Vietnam handling rose to 72 percent, while Latin America remains a weak spot. domestic ratings are solid aside from corruption concerns.
Tonight's program lists a 7:30 p.m. EST start with invocation by Celestine J. Damiano and welcome by Gov. Richard J. Hughes of New Jersey. It includes opening remarks, the People Speak progress film, keynote by Sen. John O. Pastore, rules report by Gov. Carl Sanders, remarks by J. Albert House Jr., an address by David Bruce Marriott, credentials report by David Lawrence, and Benediction by Franklin Clark Fry.
General Constructors Incorporated announces they completed a contract with the State and City Board of Education in Decatur Alabama for additions to West Decatur Elementary and Austinville Elementary. All labor and material claims must be filed at 816 2nd Ave SE Decatur Alabama within the time prescribed by law. August 10 17 24 3.
Daily rates start at two dollars with weekly rates from seven dollars. The Dixie Hotel located at 29 Church Street NSW advertises rooms for rent and provides contact number 353-9979.
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