This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
4
The piece suggests Dwight D. Eisenhower quietly backs Henry Cabot Lodge for the Republican nomination while noting Lodge's past losses may hinder support. It also implies Ike may abstain if Nixon secures the nomination, a course the author expects Ike to take.
A Decatur and Morgan county directory of clubs and organizations shows many groups aiming to achieve worthwhile objectives. The 45 page listing illustrates the potential for community pride if these clubs succeed, echoing the idea that effort unlocks value in any resource.
The Atlanta Constitution notes House passage of a three billion dollar foreign aid bill in a stingy Christmas Eve session as a limited win for President Johnson. It cites reduced authorization, blocked wheat financing, and ongoing congressional obstruction threatening U.S. leadership and civil rights legislation.
Drew Pearson notes the Berlin wall visits by West Berliners as a hopeful sign for moderation in East and West Germany. He outlines contrasts among Adenauer Brandt and Erhard, U S and Soviet positions, and the risk of renewed East West tension under Ulbricht. He warns of potential shifts in U S troop policy if Berlin crisis quiets.
Arlie B Davidson urges readers who feel tired of life to examine their place and mindset. She advises widening interests and developing an active outlook, filling time with inspiring thoughts and useful deeds to overcome the fatigued feeling and live a fuller life.
Opinion piece notes mourning end and ongoing blame games over Kennedy's death. Price Daniel calls for truth and tolerance, disputing links to white supremacy or right or left extremist groups. Authors warn against letting personal rancor block free debate and civic discourse.
President Johnson faced a harsh, Christmas influenced by Congress over foreign aid. He aimed to push policy ahead from the LBJ Ranch, wrestling with party politics, subcommittee resistance, and the gap between Kennedy and Eisenhower era expectations, while weighing national interest against political friction.
Historical notes mark events from 1776 to 1963 including Washington’s military powers, the 1848 New York train arrival, 1943 railroad seizure, and economic moves in oats and European currency shifts. The brief highlights mix rail, politics, and international finance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.