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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1964

Page

4

Communities Unite to Immunize Polio in Morgan Limestone Counties

Residents across Morgan and Limestone counties joined a three round Sabin vaccine drive. About 54,000 of 64,000 in Morgan and 30,000 of 38,000 in Limestone received the sugar lump dose, with volunteers and media praised for organizing and informing. The paper notes strong turnout and pledges continued effort in the February and March feedings to end polio in the two counties.

Morgan Limestone Counties Morgan County Limestone County Limestone

Alabama Title Law Under Fire in State Editorials

Editorials across Huntsville Decatur and Tuscaloosa criticize Alabama's weak automobile registration system. They argue the lack of titles spurs theft by letting thieves counterfeit ownership proofs. They warn the law invites car theft and dumps stolen vehicles into the state.

Alabama Montgomery Huntsville Times Decatur Daily Tuscaloosa North Paradise Huntsville Bill Austin Chicago Mississippi

Queen Frederika Visits U S Amid Royal Problems

The Greek Queen Frederika arrives in the United States for an unofficial visit to receive an honorary degree from Barnard College. The piece notes Greek democratic politics, royal stability issues, and a sidebar on Sen Steve Young and astronaut finances affecting a likely 1964 campaign.

Washington USA Frederika Greece United States London Betty Abatiellos Manolis Gregos King Paul Claridge’s Athanassio Doganis East Germany Paul Barnard College Corfu Frank Sen Steve Young Ohio John Glenn Col. Glenn Bob Taft Life Magazine The Field Enterprises Glenn Harris Committee

Be a Friend Before It Is Too Late

A reflection urges readers to value near and dear friends with actions not words. It warns that silence and postponement can erase opportunities to show care, ending in a vanished friend and lost moments. Express appreciation now and sustain active, supportive friendship.

Panama Panama Canal dispute tests patience and pride

The dispute between Panama and the United States over canal tolls and flag flying reflects national pride and economic frustration in Panama, with tensions rising as diplomatic talks blur between discussion and negotiation. The issue risks widening as the canal becomes less capable, prompting calls for cautious, firm steps by both sides.

Panama Canal Nicaragua Republic of Panama Panama United States New York Herald Tribune Inc

Panama Canal as a symbol of U S sovereignty sparks storms

The piece analyzes the Panama Canal crisis as a symbol of American power with Congress clashing over control and future policy. It notes the roles of Clarence Cannon Leonor Sullivan and the Panamanian lobby, plus the push for economic aid to Panama and the canal’s historic controversy.

Washington Capitol Hill Panama Congress Panama Canal Clarence Cannon House Appropriations Committee Canal Zone Executive Canal Johnson United States Eisenhower Panama Canal Company

Today in History January 21 1964

The page lists notable events for this date including the 1892 U S demand for apology reparations over the Valparaiso incident, Louis XVI beheading in 1793, Panama Canal builder Goethals' 1928 death, Ticonderoga attack in 1945, Acheson becoming secretary of state, USS Nautilus launch in 1954, Cecil B DeMille death, and Congo Katanga conquest ending a UN operation a year earlier.

United States U.S Valparaio Louis XVI France Panama Canal George Goethals Ticonderoga Dean Acheson U.S U.S George C. Marshall America Groton Conn Cecil B. Demille Hollywood United Nations Katanga Congo

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