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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1964

Page

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RFK Remembers Brother At Democratic Convention

Tears filled Robert F. Kennedy as he honored his assassinated brother John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. The emotional 13 minute moment occurred as Kennedy prepared to introduce a film of his brothers presidency. He struggled to begin his remarks while delegates roared.

Atlantic City N.J Robert F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Robert Kennedy U.S. Senate New York

Another Shop Center Is Due

Construction of an eight store shopping center in southwest Decatur is slated to begin by September first. Co developers Melvin Blackwood and Albert Eagar cite a 150000 dollar investment and a southeast corner site at 8th Street and Ashly Drive. Preliminary excavation to begin today as the second new center announced in the southwest district. Stores include self service grocery coin laundry dry cleaning dress shop beauty shop artificial limb and brace gift and variety.

Mike Freeman Decatur Melvin Blackwood Albert Eagar Blackwood 8Th St Ashly Dr

Cleo Weakens as Storm Faces Inland End Near Georgia

Hurricane Cleo weakened to gentle 40 mile per hour winds as forecasters expect it to die inland after striking Florida. At 11 a.m. the eye was north west of St. Augustine with path toward Brunswick and Savannah. A 2,500 mile death trail and 138 known fatalities frame the report.

Cape Kennedy Fla Cleo Georgia Caribbean Florida Gold Coast Atlantic Arnold Sugg St. Augustine Brunswick Miami Daytona Beach Charleston S.C

Inmate Glimpes On U S 31 Fatal Collision In Pensacola

Seven inmate glimpses about your community describe a double vehicle collision on U S 31 in front of CeMar Restaurant killing James T. Holland 21 and Hubert Segars 42. Police report Segars neck complaint. A separate 7 a m incident on U S 31 involves Helen Machen Glass 35 Madison 3 and Marie Angel Poire 62 Pensacola Fla. An evening of entertainment at the DAY Home invites readers to see Diary on page 2.

U. S. 31 CeMar James T. Holland 1St Ave Hubert Segars Hartseller Segars 14Th St U.S. 31 Helen Machen Glass Madison 3 Marie Angel Poire East Ditmer Pensacola Fla

Diet as discipline in Christian life and health

The answer asserts dieting is warranted for Christians and health. It argues discipline over indulgence, cites Bible verses on the body as the Holy Spirit’s dwelling, condemns gluttony as sin, and notes moderation aligns with medical advice. It contrasts self-control with excessive eating and drunkenness as spiritual duties.

K.B Paul

Gracie Allen Dies After Heart Attack at 58

Gracie Allen of Burns and Allen fame died Thursday night at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a heart attack. She was 58, and husband George Burns was at her side. Spokesmen said she had previous mild heart attacks but remained active until recently.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Gracie Allen Burns Allen Miss Allen George Burns Cedars of Lebanon Beverly Hills William Burns George Gracie

Markets At A Glance From New York and Chicago

Markets at a glance show stocks higher in modest trading. Bonds irregular as governments ease. Cotton quiet. Chicago grain mixed with wheat steady to easier and corn lower on profit taking. soybeans strong with broad demand. Hogs and slaughter cattle mostly weaker with top prices noted.

New York Chicago

Free Demonstration of Electrolux Vacuums

Glenn Butler announces a free Electrolux vacuum demonstration with polishing tips. Contact 353-9579 for details.

Glenn Butler Ady

Enrollment soars in Morgan County schools for 1964 65

About 9 000 to 10 000 students enter 24 Morgan County schools for the new term. Morgan County High School in Hartselle reports over 1 000 registrations. total first day enrollment last year was 8 935. Superintendent J C Pettey notes strong morale and expects a 500 student rise from last year. The board reviewed routine business in the new Morgan County High School library financed by Hartselle’s sales tax and a $200 000 project with 17 air conditioned rooms.

Morgan County J. C. Pettey Hartselle West Morgan Priceville Pettey Morgan County High School Supt O. N. Williams Williams Board of Education

Mobs Roam In Saigon as Paratroopers Break Up Clash

In Saigon Buddhist and Catholic students clashed again as paratroopers moved in with fixed bayonets to separate the fighting. At least one Buddhist student was killed, raising the death toll to nine in two days of religious violence.

Saigon South Viet Nam

Swancot area histories and riverland memories examined

In East Limestone and West Madison the Swancot arc along Big River yields historic lands once hunted in the early 1800s. John Knox reviews excursions into the region, old records, and memories carried by descendants in Sundays Daily.

Swancot Limestone Madison John Knox

Governor succession bill revived during turbulent House session

The governor succession bill briefly returned to the House during a volatile session while the Senate moved through a long list of local bills. The House adjourned at 1:35 p.m. and the Senate three minutes later.

Alabama Democrats Split Loyalty at Atlantic City Convention

Alabama delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City were largely unhappy with the proceedings yet divided over loyalty. Loyalists filled seats while unpledged delegates stayed away, and former Gov. Folsom and family attended as courtesy guests as Robert Kennedy spoke with restrained enthusiasm.

New York Johnson Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Justice Department Alabama

Great Society and Peace Aims of Party

President Johnson campaigned for a broadened Democratic base and criticized Republican support for Goldwater. He planned strategy with running mate Humphrey at the LBJ Ranch in Texas after delivering a convention speech promising a “great society” and a choice between courage and timidity in November.

Atlantic City N.J Johnson Texas Hubert H. Humphrey Lbj Ranch Convention Hall Democratic National Committee Humphrey

We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture

We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture advertises Exchange Furniture Co with contact number 353-4403 offering quick cash for secondhand items.

Exchange Furniture Co

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