Nixon Tops GOP Hopefuls in Harris Survey
The 1964 Harris poll shows Richard Nixon as the most popular Republican contender but with diminished overall favorability versus 1960. Voters cite fading record recall and a weaker personal appeal despite strong standing against rivals.
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Louis Harris
The
Washington Post Co
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Richard Nixon
Humble
V. P
South America
Russia
Eisenhower
California
Algae Trouble in Aquarium Glass Solved by Scraping and Care
Denise Reineke of Glendora Calif asks for glass algae solutions. The expert recommends using an algae remover per label directions and daily scraping of tank walls. Avoid direct sunlight, change water often, and thoroughly clean decorations and the tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Reineke
Glendora
Calif
Elkmont Pushes Plan for 10-Unit Elderly Housing
Elkmont council advances a 10 unit brick veneer housing project for residents 62 and over. The town will seek FHA review and Farmers Home Administration financing with water supply from a new $100000 system. Councilman Max Head leads the push to keep elderly residents rural.
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Elkmont
Limestone County
Federal Housing Authority
Atlanta
Max Head
Head
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
John Owsley
Home Administration
Two Killed In Bridge Collision In Guntersville
On the Guntersville bridge over the Tennessee River a gasoline transport truck and another vehicle collided. Two women, Eva Gibson and Mary Beaufiat, were killed. four people, including Newell Tucker Earl Holder Elizabeth Clifton Carolyn Kennedy, were seriously injured. The crash halted traffic for over an hour.
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Guntersville
Ala
Tennessee River
Eva Gibson
Mary Beaufiat
Albertville Boaz
Gibson
Newell B. Tucker
Chattanooga
Guntersville Hospital
Aubrey Carr
Marshall County
Earl Holder
Elizabeth Clifton
Carolyn Kennedy
Over Half of Working Women Married with Children
A study shows more than half of employed women are married and among them over half have children under two. The data highlights family dynamics in the labor force.
Flowers Urges Alabama Democrats to Pick Sides
Alabama Attorney General Richmond Flowers told a Huntsville rally that Democrats must choose sides over civil rights. He warned of unpledged electors and urged Johnson supporters not to fear losing to Republicans, predicting Johnson's nomination and election.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama
Richmond ‘Flowers
Flowers
Johnson
Mittee
George Wallace
Plea For Blood Quickly Filled
Hartselle rescue leader Odis Simpson reported approximately 42 people answered the Flint Rescue Squad call for blood donors. The group mobilized after Hartselle Hospital requested blood around 11 p.m., drawing volunteers from Athens Florence Moulton Decatur and Morgan County.
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Hartselle
Flint
Odis Simpson
Simpson
Hartselle Hospital
Decatur
Athens
Florence
Moulton
Morgan County
Wallace Receives Far Reach Southern Rhodesia Invitation
Gov. George Wallace was asked to visit South Rhodesia in Africa by Mrs. Zoe Shearer, head of the Central African Trade Tour. The invitation offered a safari and a tour of Southern Rhodesia with no indication if Wallace will accept.
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Montgomery
Ala
George Wallace
West
South Rhodesia
Africa
Zoe Shearer
Wallace
Southern Rhodesia
Rescue squad logs long night on unresolved blaze
Simpson thanked callers and noted not all tips could be used. Several rescue squad members worked into the early morning hours on the incident.
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Simpson
Freeze with the Fingers science trick from 1964
Two ice cubes pressed together melt at contact due to pressure. When pressure releases the water refreezes, a process linked to glacier movement. The note cites Science Circus No 2 from Fleet of New York, copyright 1964 General Features Corp.
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Bob Brown
Fleet of
New York
General Features Corp
Goldwater Campaign Pushes Leftist Racism Charge
Barry Goldwater campaigned in New Hampshire accusing the left of racism as he seeks votes in the March 16 GOP primary. Scranton hints at West plans while denying candidacy. Rockefeller heads to Boston for a Dartmouth alumni event as Stassen remains a rival. Laird to publish a GOP contrast document. Young's Ohio support seen as pivotal in the May 5 primary against Glenn.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Arizona
Granite State
Scranton
University of Southern California
Rocky
Boston
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Dartmouth College
Rockefeller
Harold E. Stassen
Goldwater
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
Stephen M. Young
Ohio
Cleveland
John H. Glenn Jr
Water Meeting Set Thursday for Three County Communities
A Thursday 2:30 p.m. meeting in Belle Mina will discuss a proposed water system for Mooresville Belle Mina and Greenbrier. Estimated total cost around 175000 dollars with FHA financing hoped. Senator Horton and FHA agent John Owsley indicate loan prospects look favorable.
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Belle Mina
Limestone County
Mooresville
Greenbrier
Joe Worley
Huntsville
Farmers Home Administration
Ed Horton
Water Board
FHA
John Owsley
Owsley
B. M. Crow
Montgomery
Athens
State Democrats Plan Executive Meeting and Primaries
State Democratic leaders meet at Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham January 29 to call primary elections for May 5 and June 2. The Morgan County committee convenes February 3 to finalize declarations of candidacy and filing deadlines with possible March 1 qualification cutoff.
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Birmingham
Mike Freeman
Democratic Executive Committee
Tutwiler
Herman Nelson
Alabama Highway Department
State Committee
Morgan County
Democratic
Tee
Two Hart In City Accident and Election Notes
A Decatur woman remained at Hartselle Hospital and another was treated and released from Decatur General after a 7:27 p.m. Tuesday crash at 6th Ave SE and Holly St. Involved drivers were Elizabeth Drake and an unnamed driver. Drake stopped for a red light before the rear impact. Separate incidents included collisions at US 31 and Royal Dr SE involving Fannie Pack and Lyle Kelsoe, and a 6:55 a.m. crash on Moulton St SE between James Bridges and Inez Watson. A pickup backing into Bank St collided with Artis Johnson who was charged with no driver’s license. Morgan County political notes anticipate one rally per precinct and list election offices and open positions including state and circuit judges, the U.S. representative seat, and various county offices with filing details through the probate judge’s office.
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Decatur
Hartselle Hospital
Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
Elizabeth J. Drake
Decatur General
Irene Powell
6Th Ave
Holly St
Elizabeth Drake
Drake
U.S. 31
Royal Dr. SE
Fannie Ervin Pack
Lyle Olen Kelsoe
W. Broadway
Pack
Kelsoe
8Th Ave
Moulton St
Moulton
James Buell Bridges
7Th St
Inez M. A. Watson
College St
Bank St
Eldred M. Simms, Jr
Park St
Artis Johnson
Layfayette St
Johnson
Country Club Rd
Aklin M Lemmond
Somerville
Thomas E. Willoughby
Moulton St. E
Morgan County Committee
Sadie Gillespie
Democratic Committee
State Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
Alabama Public Service Commission
Atlantic City
Democratic National
Young Chicago girl to become mother in two weeks
A 10 year old girl described as quiet and small is expected to give birth in about two weeks. Police say she named a 16 year old foster family member as father. Catholic charities will care for her after the birth. The case involves a minority family and was reported by AP.
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Chicago
Ral Catholic Charities
Peru
Farm population drop from 1940 to 1960
Population on farms fell from 30.5 million in 1940 to 15.6 million in 1960, highlighting a major shift in rural living and agricultural work. The change reflects broader urbanization and economic transformation over the two decades.
Elkmont Organizes Volunteer Fire Department
Elkmont voters organize a Volunteer fire department with Joe Evans named chief to secure a reduced fire insurance rate. The town just completed a new $100000 water system and plans another meeting Thursday to finalize volunteer recruitment and regulations. The town currently has one modern fire engine.
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Elkmont
Joe Evans
Max Head
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