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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1964

Page

12

Mississippi and Alabama clash over 1964 Democratic plank

Atlantic City report notes Mississippi withdraws from the convention after most delegates refuse the loyalty pledge. Alabama stays unrecognized but participates, with Sen. Hubert Humphrey tied to both incidents through civil rights plank and seating compromise.

Atlantic City Mississippi Alabama Philadelphia Harry S. Truman States Rights Party Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota

Frozen Body Parts Proposed by FRANK CAREY

Dr Richard Lillehei of the University of Minnesota outlined a future where victims of organic diseases could be frozen in suspended animation and revived when replacement organs are available. He also envisioned space travelers in cold storage for trips up to 300 years, with automated thawing ready for interstellar missions.

Washington Richard Lillehei University of Minnesota Society For Cryobiology Lillehei

Muscular Dystrophy Clinic Opens at University Hospital

A Birmingham clinic sponsored by the state Muscular Dystrophy Association opened at the University of Alabama Medical Center outpatient clinic. Dr. Herschel P. Bentley Jr. will direct pediatrics at the Medical College of Alabama. The note on meat production is not related to the clinic.

Birmingham Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc New University Hospital University of Alabama Medical Center Herschel P. Bentley, Jr Department of Pediatrics Medical College of Alabama

FASTEETH powder offers firmer denture hold

This alkaline powder helps dentures stay more secure and comfortable without gum taste or plate odor. It works while you eat and laugh, reducing slippage and wobble for a better bite. Available at cougte's and everywhere for immediate use.

Meat Boycott Violence Rises Across Midwest

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman and two state governors urged an end to violence tied to the National Farmers Organization livestock market boycott. Minnesota and South Dakota leaders warned of drastic action or national guard calls if unrest continues.

Des Moines Iowa Orville Freeman National Farmers Organization Archie Gubbrud South Dakota Minnesota Karl Rolvaag National Guard Midwest NFC Chicago Union

Two Hurt In City Wrecks

State troopers report at least two people injured in four county Tuesday traffic crashes. Victims were Dallas Walker and Beverly Ann Walker, both Montgomery residents, as passengers in Edwin Walker's car near Falkville. Damages ranged from 75 to 350 dollars across multiple accidents near Athens Decatur and the Morgan Lawrence line.

Dallas Walker Montgomery Beverly Ann Walker Edwin Walker U.S. 31 Falkville Walker Ralph E. Kaucher David Miller Athens Highway Patrol Decatur James C. White, Jr Union Grove Wayne S. Thompson Florence Benjamin Trousdale Thompson Morgan-Lawrence County Jerry D. Brannon Addison Mark Bradley Danville 2 Brannon Bradley

Mississippi Delegation Walks Out of Democratic Convention

Mississippi political leaders say the regular all white delegation abandoned the Democratic convention over a loyalty pledge to Johnson. Former Gov Ross Barnett and State Chairman Bidwell Adam praised the walkout as preserving Southern dignity while the Mississippi Freedom Democrats claim no precinct support.

Jackson, Miss Mississippi National Party Deep South Ross Barnett Barnett Barry Goldwater Arizona Freedom Democrats Party of Our Fathers Johnson Freedom Democrat Bidwell Adam Gulfport Adam South Paul B. Johnson

Morgan County Oak Ridge Socials Include Bowling and Watermelon Cutting

Intermediate Sunday school class led by Mrs. William Terry Jr. bowled Saturday night while MYF with counselors led by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brown and others held a watermelon cutting Friday. Mr and Mrs John Hardin hosted Hayden and family with guests including Newt Slaten and Kenneth Slaten of Eva. A note cites that 3 percent of American families have both spouses with college degrees.

William Terry, Jr James West MYF Raymond Brown Buel Gladney Roy Griffith John Hardin J. R. Hardin Hayden Newt Slaten Kenneth Slaten Eva Willard Lawrence

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