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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1964

Page

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Ruby Bond Try Halted

Jack Ruby's defense withdrew its bid to free Ruby on bond and the court agreed to appoint a disinterested psychiatrist to examine him. The defense said the psychiatric exam was the purpose of the bond bid and noted the writ of habeas corpus hearing was dismissed without prejudice.

Dallas Jack Ruby Kennedy Ruby Tom Howard Melvin Belli Howard Lee Harvey Oswald Oswald

Johnsons 1965 Budget Aims at Poverty and Deficits

President Johnson unveils a $97.9 billion fiscal 1965 budget targeting poverty with large tax cuts and defense reductions. The plan projects a $4.9 billion deficit, a national debt rise to $317 billion, and gains in output to about $623 billion aided by tax relief. It emphasizes pruning programs to fund anti poverty measures and maintain defense strength.

Barker couple attends funeral for great nephew David Hibbett

Mr and Mrs E C Barker of 216 7th Ave SW returned after funeral services for their great nephew David Hibbett who was killed in a crash involving a car and his motor scooter. The day’s other items note scout leadership training at St John s Episcopal Church and admission of Noah Gene Syrgley to the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

E. C. Barker 7Th Ave David Hibbett St. John’s Episcopal Church W. L. Hill Tom Clyce Noah Gene Srygley C. H. Syrgley 5Th Ave Decatur Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville

Why would a teen want to be disliked

The message says a friend who harms others for attention is craving love and validation. It explains that people prefer to be liked, cites biblical exhortations to kindness, and encourages explaining to the friend that love attracts love and Christ can foster loveliness.

M.H Christ

Outstanding Young Man Jaycees Honor Albert Brewer

Albert P. Brewer Alabama Speaker of the House named Decatur's Outstanding Young Man of 1963 by the Decatur Jaycees and awarded the Distinguished Service Award. Nominated by Civitan Club Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Rotary Club.

Alabama House of Representatives Albert P. Brewer Decatur Decatur Jaycees Gilmer Blackburn Brewer Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Rep. Brewer Civitan Club Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Rotary Club

Big Problem Held Laziness Of Americans

Calvin D Johnson, consultant to the American Trucking Association in Washington, told Decatur Jaycees and their bosses at the Country Club last night that laziness is one of America's greatest problems. The meeting hosted the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and Bosses Night banquet.

America Calvin D. Johnson American Trucking Association Washington Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Country Club Jaycees

Insurance agent testifies stereo gift to Johnson in 1959

In a Senate briefing a local agent swore he gave Lyndon B. Johnson a stereo set costing over 500 dollars in 1959 at the suggestion of former aide Robert G. Baker. Birmingham council approves 1 percent occupational tax and new license fee for professionals. Edward R. Murrow resigns as head of the U S Information Agency and Carl Rowan named successor, becoming the highest ranking Black official in government.

Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Robert G. Baker Washington (Ap Edward R. Murrow U.S. Information Agency Carl Rowan

LBJ Proposes Nuclear Arms Freeze at Disarmament Talks

President Johnson urged the Soviet Union to join a new program to halt the nuclear arms race and prevent a world war. The plan includes a world treaty banning the use or threat of force in disputes and a freeze on production of nuclear delivery systems, prepared for delivery by William Foster.

Michael Goldsmith Geneva Johnson Soviet Union U.S William Foster

Frigidaire Buy the Best at Mson’s

Frigidaire promotions advertised with no money down and installment options. The notice hints at a sales pitch urging readers to purchase appliances with favorable payment terms.

Mson’s

Building For Boys Crowded By MIKE FREEMAN City Editor

About 3:15 p m Monday the Boys Club crowded the Quon set type building to capacity as many spilled onto the outdoor court. Members discussed raising dues to start a new building, noting the club has just over 1 000 members and envisioning what a bigger facility could provide.

Mike Freeman

British Send More Troops To Tanganyika Amid Calm

Britain rushed nearly 2,000 troops and an aircraft carrier to Tanganyika's borders as an army mutiny in Dar es Salaam faded. President Julius Nyerere was safe and to broadcast. mutiny left 14 dead and 120 injured, mainly Africans and Asians, with looting reported.

London Britain Tanganyika Associated Press Dar Es Salaam Tanganyikan Julius Nyerere Nyerere British Broadcasting Corporation

T T Plans Are Hailed by Tennessee Leader

Governor Frank G Clement calls the proposed 281 million Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway essential and time saving linking the Tennessee and Tombigbee rivers. He says the waterway cuts across the space crescent aiding Huntsville's Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal with a water shortcut to Cape Kennedy and other space facilities.

Frank G. Clement Tennessee Tennessee-Tombigbee Moon Clement Tennessee Valley Tombigbee Rivers America Space Crescent Huntsville Marshall Space Flight Center Army Missile Command Redstone Arsenal Cape Kennedy Fla

Markets At A Glance Irregular trading across stocks and grains

New York markets show irregular but fairly active stock trading. Bonds move higher moderately while cotton remains quiet. Chicago wheat declines on liquidation, corn remains firm with steady demand, oats show mixed but near steady trading, and soybeans weaken with stop loss selling.

New York Chicago Msitty Aigady

Johnson budget seeks deficit cut and tax relief

Washington AP report outlines President Johnsons fiscal 1965 budget with a $4.0 billion deficit, spending of $97.9 billion and income of $93.0 billion. Planned tax cuts total $11.1 billion. Debt pegged at $311.8 billion by next June 30, rising to $317 billion in a year.

Sterling F. Green Associated Press Washington (Ap Johnson Congress Washington

Johnson submits FY 1965 NASA budget to Congress

The proposed Fiscal Year 1965 budget includes more than 1.7 billion dollars, with a large portion slated for the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Congress Nasa-Marshall Space Flight Center

Johnson budget would cost Alabama families 1147

The Alabama Chamber of Commerce estimates the $97.9 billion proposed federal budget by President Johnson for the new fiscal year would shift about $1,147 of the cost to an average Alabama family.

Montgomery Alabama Johnson Alabama Chamber of Commerce

Johnson requests TVA funding and federal cuts in foreign aid

President Johnson recommended a 50.9 million dollar TVA appropriation for the year starting July 1, up from last year. He urged tax cuts to avert recession and a larger deficit, while proposing to cut 800 foreign aid jobs and 1,400 Agriculture Department positions, trimming aid to 5.1 billion dollars. He also sought 3.4 billion for new foreign aid funds, the smallest since the Marshall Plan began in 1948.

Defense Department Agriculture Department Post Office Atomic Energy Commission Veterans Administration Washington Tennessee Valley Authority Congress Johnson TVA Congressional John F

Butler's Vacuum Cleaner Service Offers Free Home Estimate

Butler's Vacuum Cleaner Service advertises a free in home estimate and provides the phone number 353 9579 for contact.

Butler's

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