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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1964
Page
4
A Clinton Iowa editorial argues the earth has cooled since 1946 with average temperatures dropping about one degree. It notes Arctic ice, storms, Spitzbergen port openings, and the Gulf Stream shifting south, predicting continued cooling and debating explanations without solutions.
The 1964 appeal stresses paying poll taxes by February 1 and completing voter registration by October 19 to be eligible for the November general election. Probate Judge T. C. Almon invites newcomers to seek guidance, emphasizing moral duty to vote and participate in selecting national and local leaders.
The piece notes public complaints over Barry Goldwater's profanity during 1964 campaign events. It cites on air swearing at a Phoenix announcement and again in New Hampshire, with microphones capturing expressions and prompting widespread reaction.
The United States faces a Panama Canal dispute with Panamanian authorities amid UN precedents from Suez issues. The piece argues self defense under international law is undermined by anti colonialism rhetoric, warns of a possible breakdown of the Panama settlement, and calls for decisive American statesmanship against anti Yankee pressure and Castro influence. It cites President Roberto Chiari and warns against framing US actions as colonialism.
Advice from Arlie B. Davidson urges putting first things first in life. It stresses greeting neighbors, sharing kindness through hardship, encouraging others, and improving the home and community. It calls for health, friendships, worship, and doing one's best even when easy to slip.
The Supreme Court ruled that promising employer benefits before a union election can amount to coercion, U.S. law barring interference with workers voting rights. It limits political use of future benefits and highlights risks in campaign rhetoric tied to labor disputes.
On January 17 various events are noted including Cowpens 1781 where Daniel Morgan led 940 militia to defeat 1150 British regulars with 600 prisoners taken. Also San Martin’s 1817 march to free Chile and the 1929 Kellogg Act signing.
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