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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1964
Page
4
The text presents a prayer by Dudley Strain from Lubbock Texas. It seeks divine guidance to govern life by Christian standards, asking to be freed from spiritual deadness and measured by communal standards.
The article urges vigilance as Sen Barry Goldwater attacks TVA and warns residents not to assume continued public power benefits. It recalls boxing legend Jack Dempsey to illustrate enduring strength and the need to fight for status and protections amid criticism.
A columnist notes the blue ribbon panel's warning that heavy cigarette smoking is a major health hazard and questions advertising tricks by Madison Avenue. Citing Surgeon General Luther Terry, the piece urges personal resolve to quit, asking rhetorically if anyone still has a cigarette.
A Cordova $5 million paper mill and a Haleyville $1 million plant were announced drawing about 400 Walker County residents. Rep. Carl Elliott spoke as the projects hinge on a $2.5 million Area Development Administration loan, symbolizing renewed hope in the Tennessee Valley region.
The piece outlines Sen Clair Engles health struggle from an inoperable brain tumor and his unlikely bid for reelection. It notes his wife Lou Engle orchestrated a TV film to support his campaign while hospital and Navy records cast doubt on his ability. It lists Democratic rivals James Roosevelt Alan Cranston Stanley Mose and mayors and outlines absenteeism in Congress and calls for pay penalties for nonattendance.
This advice offers six practical principles for relationships. Do not expect perfection, show sincere interest, avoid repeating criticisms, treat others fairly, avoid reading slights, and keep humor and balance to sustain better relations.
Former New York City mayor Dilworth argues in a public talk that the Negro community must stop following demagogic leaders and pursue education and employment. He condemns sensational issues like blackface while urging nonviolent, lawful progress and cooperation with white communities to overcome segregation.
Pressure within the Republican Party shifts toward Richard Nixon and Gov. William Scranton as potential nominees. Rockefeller and Goldwater face objections from the party center over divorce, foreign policy stance, and perceived electability.
Events listed for January 14 include 1604 Hampton Court conference influencing Bible translation, 1809 alliance between England and Spain against Napoleon, 1898 death of Charles Dodgson known as Lewis Carroll, 1919 federal prohibition, and 1982 Japan’s plans for a so called independent Manchuria.
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