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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
4
A devotional prayer asks for guidance and faith to walk with God this day. It seeks divine care, truth, and obedience, asking for strength when life falters and reassurance when darkness falls, in Jesus name, Amen.
The Detroit Free Press notes Senator Goldwater remains dedicated to a strong two party system as a core appeal of his campaign. Former Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington says he is seriously considering a U S Senate run in the Democratic primary, with a likely transition to a formal bid in coming weeks.
The latest sale report shows nine Alabama counties reaching goals led by Autauqua Greene Dallas Limestone Fayette Blount Bullock Clay and Sumter. Morgan Lawrence and Cullman have not reached the goal yet.
Senator Richard Russell of Georgia defends the southern bloc against civil rights proposals. He warns the bill’s passage risks the nation’s system of government and argues electoral power and party interests push for its approval. He calls for changing the electoral college and cautions against overemphasizing civil rights issues at the expense of other national concerns.
The veteran senators Lyndon Johnson and Wayne Morse clash over foreign aid as Johnson presses for a final vote before Christmas while Morse sticks to an agreement delaying action. Morse recalls Johnson telling Oregon voters he would campaign for or against him as needed. Wright Patman edges toward Federal Reserve scrutiny amid a centennial debate on its secret influence and power.
Arlie B. Davidson warns that releasing emotion may relieve tension but harms progress and status. Expressing love, sympathy, or firm convictions helps. uncontrolled anger and rash actions damage relationships, jeopardize promotions, and mark immaturity. Seek measured responses to crises.
President Johnson speaks of unprecedented progress in the free enterprise economy yet declares war on poverty and targets education medical care housing and decent communities. He urges job creation in the home and offices while proposing overtime cost rules that may curb private sector flexibility. The address previews a deficit of 4.9 billion dollars in the coming year.
The article surveys Barry Goldwater's push for the Republican Presidential nomination and the sharp divide it creates within the GOP. It notes Senate leader Everett Dirksen backs Goldwater, while House leader Charles Halleck opposes him, signaling a broader battle between Midwestern congressional strength and Eastern liberal influence in determining the party's future.
On this date several events are noted. Ethan Allen, Revolutionary figure, born in Connecticut in 1737. Standard Oil formed in 1870 with Rockefeller as president. A 1901 Beaumont oil gusher sparked Texas oil boom. 1923 US army in Germany recalled. 1946 first moon contact by US Army Signal Corps from Belmar New Jersey. Minor 35 deaths from a British Comet crash off Italy, 1950s. 5 years ago Stamford freight wreck crippled New Haven line. 1 year ago Tshombe retreated from scorched earth threats in Katanga.
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