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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1964

Page

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Southern Aid By Humphrey Is Claimed

Washington AP Georgia Governor Carl Sanders says Humphrey as Democratic VP nominee will be an asset to the party. Dean Burch counters it will unify and help Republicans. Senator Sam Ervin Jr notes Humphrey's liberal stance could hurt in the South but predicts Johnson Humphrey ticket will win the majority of the South's electoral votes.

Washington Georgia Carl Sanders Hubert H. Humphrey Dean Burch Sam J. Ervin Jr D-N. C Humphrey South Johnson

City issues permits and weekend sheriff charges listed

The city clerk lists permits issued Friday including Theo M Compton six and seven room houses valued 1500 to 26000 with several contractors. Weekend sheriff charges include no license DUI reckless driving assault with intent to murder and indecent exposure. No fires reported. Dan Albert attends the 33rd Freshman Leadership Conference at Iowa State University September 6-8. Humphrey returns to Washington as Johnson campaigns. Keating Kennedy race developments noted in New York.

Theo M. Compton Greenwood Dr. SE I. L. Price Brookhaven St L. L. Presswell Mth Ave. SW Irwin Construction Co Fairway Dr Virgil Newby 8Th St. NW Dewitt Shirley U.S. 31 Young Construction Co Lee St. NE Sheriff's Department Dan Albert Iowa State University Des Moines

Mayhall Vows Blockage if Electors Resign

Alabama Democratic chairman said he will block any attempt by unpledged presidential elector nominees to resign. Circuit Judge Roy Mayhall warned during a meeting called by Governor George Wallace. Wallace may seek to replace them with a slate pledged to President Johnson to avoid stigma of defeat if Goldwater wins.

Montgomery Alabama Roy Mayhall Jasper George Wallace Democratic Executive Committee Johnson Wallace Barry Goldwater Goldwater Mayhall

Many Denominations Share One True Christ in Unity

A speaker argues that one God allows many churches because people are diverse. The core belief remains Christ as Savior. denominations differ by interpretation, yet unity grows in crusades. Like regiments under one flag, churches retain identity but fight under Jesus Christ.

Christ Peter God Jesus Christ

Alabama GOP to pick between two in 6th District race

The Alabama Republican Executive Committee meets Wednesday to decide which two Birmingham candidates Marvin Pryde and John Buchanan or James Martin of Gadsden and Charles O Smith of Russellville will run in the new 6th District after redistricting. A Mobile federal panel upheld the law for the November election. Buchanan hinted at appealing to the Supreme Court.

Birmingham Alabama Republican Executive Committee GOP Marvin Pryde John Buchanan James Martin Gadsden Charles O. Smith Russellville Mobile Buchanan U.S. Supreme Court Owever Smith Jim Martin George Hawkins Martin Hawkins

Johnson Opens Campaign With Forward Looking Address

President Johnson spoke to the Plasters and Masons Union centennial convention in Philadelphia, outlining a forward looking agenda to make the nation better. The speech followed his nomination acceptance and contrasted with his Republican opponent Barry Goldwater whom he framed as looking elsewhere.

Frank Cormier Johnson City Tex Johnson White House

Jones on Page 2

Rep Bob Jones may face a Republican challenger for Congress in the November election. Charles O Smith, from Russellville in the Seventh District, may move to Muscle Shoals to run against Jon II in the Eighth. Parties must designate by September 2 with redistricting in effect.

Bob Jones Congress Charles O. Smith Russellville THE Daily This Morning Muscle Shoals City Colbert County Jon i i

Goldwater Plans Week-Long Coastal Cruise Campaign Pause

Republican nominee Barry Goldwater sails off on a floating vacation from Newport Beach aboard the Sundance with his wife. The trip marks a campaign pause as he emphasizes foreign policy ahead of the November 3 election.

Humphrey Washington Senate Johnson Texas Atlantic City Sen Barry Goldwater Dennison Kitchel Newport Beach Calif William E. Miller New York Walter R. Mears Goldwater Sundance California Ness

Tshombe says army has retaken Albertville Congo

Premier Moise Tshombe announced that government forces retook Albertville in the eastern Congo. He claimed rebels left weapons as they fled and said Albertville Airport remained in rebel hands while reports of a British volunteer unit action and hostage cases emerged.

Leopoldville The Congo Moise Tshombe Albertville Bukay Tshombe Radio Albertsville

Stocks Mixed and Commodities Mixed in Moderate New York Trade

The report notes mixed stock activity in early trading with bonds steady, cotton quiet, and grains showing weakness in wheat and corn. Hogs hold steady to 25 cents lower with top $18.25, while slaughter steers rise up to 50 cents, topping $28.00.

New York

LUAR pledges Cyprus aid in talks with Makarios

In Nicosia Cyprus the United Arab Republic pledged support to President Makarios amid Cyprus Turkish Cypriot tensions. A joint communique from Alexandria after talks with Nasser said UAR will provide every possible support to safeguard the island’s unity while warning against foreign bases. Britain keeps two bases under the 1960 treaty.

Alex Efty Nicosia Cyprus Makarios United Arab Republic Turkey Gamel Abdel Nasser Alexandria Nasser Mediterranean Britain Greece Soviet Union U.A.R

Saigon Student Leader Threatens Mass Demos Over Assembly Choices

Ton That Tue of the Saigon student Leadership Council warned officials at a news conference that new mass demonstrations will occur if the National Assembly nominees are deemed unacceptable. He spoke amid Viet Nam unrest as leaders push for a government body.

Malcolm W. Browne Saigon Viet Nam Udent National Assembly Ton That Tue Comneil

Communist China to Boycott Soviet Conference, Warns of Split

TOKYO AP reports China will boycott a Soviet sponsored world Communist meeting. It warns the date of such a gathering will mark a historic split in the international Communist movement. NEW YORK AP notes New York Republicans unite for Senator Keating and Goldwater Miller ticket. WASHINGTON AP cites Dean Rusk say civilians gain authority in South Viet Nam government while former leaders stay in charge.

Tokyo China International Communist Movement New York New York State Kenneth B. Keating Barry Goldwater William E. Miller Washington Dean Rusk South Viet Nam

Mississippi Elementary Integration Kicks Off Quietly

Biloxi and nearby districts begin desegregation of first grades under a federal court order. Sixteen Black children sit with white peers as schools reopen with police on site and no reported incidents.

Biloxi Mississippi Jackson Leake County

Philadelphia Riot Over, Curfew Held In North Section

Police report 1,500 officers in North Philadelphia and a 24 hour curfew. State 38 looters arrested from midnight to dawn, total arrests near 400 and 247 hurt with 66 officers injured. Mayor Tate says streets cleared. Roy Wilkins urges federal inquiry into riot planning.

Philadelphia

We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture

Exchange Furniture Co offers top prices for used furniture. contact 353-4403 for a quick evaluation. written by a local ad contributor.

Exchange Furniture Co

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Dia Drbmale Decatur Fire Department Luce Clare Boothe Luce U.S Robert F.kennedy Keating Kenedy Sanders ABC Billy Siahom Alaba Jones Aes Goldwater Ishrombe Mcdonaliys LUAR Gorensic Biloxi Co R. D. Brown Tad Jackson Carthage Piloxi Missis Clarksdale H.J. Tate Cecil Moore NAACP Moore Tate Robert Green Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Quickies Ken Reynolds
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