Political Battle Lines In State Are Drawn
In Birmingham two Alabama leaders from opposite sides of the political fence debate the 1964 presidential contest sponsored by the American Association of University Women. John W. McConnell, state Democratic Campaign chairman, argues for government limited to aiding individuals, while James Martin, a Gadsden oilman and Republican, contends the party risks overreach. They clash on Goldwater and Johnson, party control, and state primary timing.
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Birmingham
Alabama
John W. McConnell
Mobile
Democratic Campaign Committee
James Martin
Gadsden
U.S
Lister Hill
American Association of
Johnson
Martin
McConnell
Goldwater
Mobile Democrat
Lodge Declines Wisconsin Presidential Run Bid
U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge says he was asked to run in the Wisconsin Republican primary but he has declined. Wisconsin Rep. John Byrnes reportedly agreed to lead an uncommitted delegation if major candidates stay out of the April 7 primary.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Wisconsin
Lodge
John Byrnes
Doan’s Pills Offer Quick Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation
An ad touts Doan’s Pills for fast relief from backache headaches and muscular pains, plus soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic action. It promises better sleep and mentions widespread use for over 60 years, urging readers to ask for the size and buy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Montgomery Store Sues City Over Flood Loss
Maxam's department store sues Montgomery for 6828 dollars claiming city sewer and ditch neglect led to flooding on June 22 1963. The firm says drainage was inadequate and damage ruined or devalued many goods.
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Montgomery (Ap
Montgomery
Maxam’s Department Store
Romney Move May Be Tactical
Michigan Governor George Romney hints at a national political role as he discusses a potential draft for the Republican nomination. Observers see a strategic move to influence the race, with Romney suggesting he could be a potential compromise candidate if a deadlock occurs at the San Francisco convention. He acknowledges reservations on some Goldwater positions and notes neither Goldwater nor Rockefeller fully align with his views.
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Gene Schroeder
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
George Romney
National Press Club
Romney
Associated Press
San Francisco
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Rockefeller
Wallace backers push Goldwater in Alabama GOP
Alabama Young Republican leader Bob French told a Morgan County audience that Gov. George Wallace is secretly a Goldwater man. He said Goldwater support grows in the state as car stickers appear at city hall. French asserted Wallace is moving the party toward Goldwater while noting Kennedy’s assassination boosted the Goldwater image.
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Mike Freeman
Alabama
Young Republican
Bob ‘French
Morgan
George “Wallace
Sen
Goldwater
City Hall
Arizona
French
Tuscaloosa
Our Man
Congress
Afl-Cio
Johnson
Bobby Baker
Nixon
Rocky
South
TJ Johnson
Arson Charge Made In Athens
Don Bradford a 16 year old Athens High School junior has been released on two bonds totaling 1500 dollars after two cases of second degree arson were charged to him early last night.
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Athens
Don Bradford
Athens High School
Bradford
Low Bid Fails to Secure City Auditorium Seats Contract
MOBILE AP report: The City Commission voted to negotiate a seats contract for the new city auditorium with a firm whose bid was about 27000 dollars higher than the lowest offer. Commissioners cited quality or suitability concerns in delaying award.
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Mobile
City Auditorium
Fire setters confessed in Athens two animal hospital fires
Trooper and Mrs Earl Bradford admitted setting two weekend fires at Athens animal clinics. The first damaged Dr Carl Jones's E South Street hospital and a stallion was killed. the second, at Dr J D Goodman on Highway 72, caused heavy damage but no animal deaths. Fire Marshal Howard Dies assisted in the probe.
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Earl Bradford
Athens
Carl Jones
E. South St
J. D. Goodman
Highway 72
Fire Department
Jones
Goodman Hospital
Goodman
Homer French
Howard Dies
Decatur
Bradford
Dr. Jones
Alabama praised Freeman for higher price supports
Alabama agricultural leader Jack Bridges credited U S Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman with higher price supports that kept small farmers from moving to cities. Bridges cited boosts for cotton peanut and soybean prices and noted nearly 2.5 million bushels of grain were shipped to Alabama for cattle feed during the 1962 63 freeze to aid the cattle industry.
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Montgomery
U. S
Orville Freeman
Alabama Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Jack Bridges
Bridges
Alabama
Manufacturer Bid Stirs Cost Debate on Project
A bid from American Desk Manufacturing Co. proposed $158,140 for the project. Officials described the bid as better and practical, signaling a potential lead in contract discussions and budgeting implications for the upcoming phase.
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American Desk Manufacturing Co
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University Women of Birmingham
Goldie
Democratic Party
NAACP
ADA
AAUW
Ryan de Graffenried
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Denies II
GOP
Wallace
Kennedy
Louisiana
Kennédy
Graber’s
Clarance Price
Chuice
Little Boys
Pennington
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