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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
12
Mrs John F Kennedy welcomed thousands of Democratic delegates in Atlantic City New Jersey before departing prior to a demonstration tribute. Joy Miller reports the event featured the Kennedy presence but ended with her early exit.
Republican vice presidential candidate William E. Miller assailed the Democratic convention in a news conference at Olean Airport after arriving for a 13 hour campaign swing. He called Humphrey a sort of a raving liberal and criticized party conduct at the convention.
Democratic leaders at the convention in Atlantic City express optimism about November prospects but warn of possible white backlash to Civil Rights Act. Southern leaders worry Johnson Humphrey may not carry their states. some regions see strong local ticket hopes separate from the national slate.
At the Democratic National Convention President Johnson said Senator Hubert H. Humphrey will be ready to speak across the country this fall. Humphrey affirmed a heavy barnstorming load and planned to join Johnson to outline campaign plans before the Democratic National Committee. He drew a roaring response with jokes about Goldwater and bipartisan agreement on policy items.
A pursuing posse killed two convicts Edwin Berry man 31 Columbus Ga and John Armstrong 35 Noxubee County near Clarksdale Mississippi in a cottonfield gunfight early today. Two other escapees Albert Lu pard Kosciusko and Edward Walker 25 Ocala Florida were being sought. Superintendent C E Breazeale said the four fled from Camp Six Thursday after overpowering a convict guard.
Police and FBI probed the bombing of the Northside Reporter offices in Jackson Mississippi. No one was inside the building when the blast occurred Thursday night. Hazel Brannon Smith, Pulitzer winner and Lexington weekly publisher, is linked to the incident. She had been in Atlantic City covering the Democratic National Convention for NBC.
An explosion hit the home of a African American family active in voter registration in McComb Mississippi without injuries. FBI liaison with local authorities to determine potential federal law violation. Willie J Dillon, owner, was briefly arrested on a license charge as SNCC reports.
A record breaking number of students were expected to register today as the Athens school system opened. Students were dismissed around 11 a.m. after a brief program and will return to regular classes Monday. Athens Bible School students will register Monday and begin classes Tuesday.
A protest hearing is held tonight at city hall over rezoning Baylis Hightower property and Hobbs Street extension from residential to business. Athens College objects though Hightower offers to lease or sell for college recreation use.
Neighbors prepare a birthday celebration for the LBJ Ranch owner in Stonewall Texas. A planned attendance of 3000 will hear local entertainment and enjoy barbecue and a cake. The Stonewall rodeo arena hosts the event two miles from the ranch funded by a Farmers Home Administration loan. Gillespie County Democratic Executive Committee organized tickets at 2.50 each. Proceeds, while not for profit, aim to boost the county's Democratic support for the first time since 1932.
Leonard Mcdewell was charged with assault with intent to murder after a shooting involving Ralph Dean near the Whitesburg Bridge in Lacey's Spring. Dean, struck by a 410 shotgun blast, received 110 pellets and was treated at Huntsville Hospital and released.
Legal notices describe a sale of a 1962 Olds Super 88 and a 1959 Renault at Security Mutual Finance on August 29 on 714 Bank St.. Willie E Wear probate Letters of Testamentary. zoning board hearing September 10 1964 for multiple cases including Boys Club building variance trailer park and occupancy certificates. various applicants seek front rear and side yard variances and new construction or remodeling in Decatur Alabama with addresses on Vine Street Tow er Street and Danville Road.
Notice records a 1964 public action regarding a property at 1209 Grant Street SE in an A-4 District. Sam Malone Jr serves as secretary. The notice lists dates Aug 21 to Aug 28 for related proceedings.
A readthrough shows mixed items from business services and lost and found. Entries promote mosquito killer sale at Paul Davis Feed Store, bookshop promotions, room rentals at Dixie Hotel, insurance help with driver license loss, and yard sign advertising. Also listings for wells to drill land surveying and birth certificate help.
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