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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1964
Page
4
The National Council of Churches reports 63.4 percent of Americans, about 117,946,002, belonged to churches in 1962, unchanged from 1961 and slightly down from 63.6 percent in 1960, highlighting a large portion of the population without church affiliation.
Bids for the Decatur federal building are due 2 30 PM EST February 13 after three attempts. Congressman Bob Jones and Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman say the project advances with approved funds and expected construction on Well Street. They cite growth, higher postal receipts since 1940, and savings to the treasury from centralized federal facilities.
The piece supports President Johnson’s Saturday order for physical and mental testing of men reaching 18 for military service. It notes one third of 18 year olds may be unqualified, split between physical and mental failures, and endorses voluntary rehabilitation programs as a path forward.
Drew Pearson reports President Johnson sees distant deer from his Texas ranch and uses his “rancher’s eyes” to spot game for Erhard during Texas talks. He shoots does sparingly, travels with Chancellor Erhard in varied vehicles, and spares him a ride in the aquatic jeep. The piece weaves in diplomacy notes and other light anecdotes from Washington and abroad.
The piece analyzes Senator Barry Goldwater’s bid for the Republican nomination as a pivotal moment for the party. It contrasts conservative and liberal wings, notes civil rights controversy as a central issue, and discusses implications for future elections and party unity.
Motivational piece urging readers to reject self imposed bounds and live to potential. It cites physical limits, environment, and random events as factors but argues mind and effort determine outcomes. It quotes Charles M Schwab on setting limits and encourages using personal powers for a happy, useful life.
President Johnson returns to Congress with a stern plan to strengthen military defenses against communism while pursuing negotiations in the cold war. He must push a robust civil rights bill amid Southern resistance and GOP scrutiny, facing a difficult legislative path.
On this date in 1929 the Boeing Question Mark endurance flight landed in Los Angeles after 150 hours and 40 minutes aloft. Elsewhere 1789 sees George Washington unanimously chosen president and John Adams as first vice president in the new United States.
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