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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1964
Page
4
Polls show only half of voters can name their Congressman and about 40 percent can identify both U.S. Senators. The finding highlights gaps in political knowledge across the country.
Editorial argues 38 states have outlawed the poll tax for federal elections and urges Alabama to join in. Cites editorials from Birmingham Post-Herald and Lee County Bulletin praising abolition, predicts two ballots or primaries if kept, and notes neighboring states moving to repeal.
Drew Pearson notes Congress often misses votes while Panama Canal Zone workers enjoy extensive leave and tropical pay differentials. He highlights four lawmakers with strong attendance and cites a proposed dock of pay for absences. The piece also mentions Johnson planning weekend appearances post a special message to Congress.
Highlights of notable events on January 27 across years include 1656 naval inspection orders in France, 1756 Mozart birth, 1880 Edison lamp patent, 1914 Wilson canal zone gov, 1928 Los Angeles airship carrier landing, 1945 Patton advances, and 1963 UN funding dispute involving France.
The article argues that high marriage breakups stem from rushed courtships and overreliance on romantic love. It urges involving family input, matching traits, and considering backgrounds, finances, parenting, and personality to improve outcomes. The lasting lesson: a careful start reduces later blame.
Analysis argues that reasons for delaying bills like the tax reform and civil rights measures lie in diverse public opinion and careful Senate debate. It notes two thirds Democrat majorities in both houses but stresses the need for extended discussion to reflect constituents’ wishes, not executive dictates.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk publicly urges Allied nations to halt shipments to Castro Cuba arguing such trade harms American policy and global security. He warns continued private appeals have failed as Britain France Spain and Japan seek reconditioned aircraft electrical gear and other goods to bolster Castro.
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