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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1964
Page
3
Rep. Bob Jones of Alabama urges swift Agriculture Department action to curb foreign meat imports. He says the department acknowledges steps are being taken but more must be done quickly to protect farmers ranchers and packers.
Over the past ten years America’s gross national product increased from 74 billion dollars to 94 billion dollars, reflecting steady growth in national output and economic activity.
Gov. George Wallace says he will enter the Ohio Democratic primary to seek support in Franklin County and possibly gain a delegate pledge in the 12th district. He expects 5 to 10 percent of Franklin County's vote as a signal of nationwide Democratic dissent on Johnson Kennedy policies.
In Pascagoula Mississippi Circuit Court judge sentenced 27 year old George Earl Chandler to life imprisonment for the August slaying of widow Mrs. Josephine Lott Riggs. Riggs was found dead in a cornfield near Grand Bay Alabama. Chandler was arrested in North Carolina shortly after the body was discovered.
A set of radio call signs for stations in the mutual coverage area is presented, noting WMSL Mutual 1400 WHCS AM 800 WHOS FM 102.1 MC WHRT 860 WAJF 1490 WJOF FM 104.3 and WJIMW AM 730.
Dudley Powell Jr president of the Democratic Voters for Johnson denounces a move by the Alabama party executive committee to require national convention delegates to back Gov George Wallace. Powell calls the pledge a slap in the face to the Alabama Democratic Party.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller begins his California drive for votes with Senate endorsement by Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel and a three day visit. He opens a San Francisco headquarters attends a lunch and a Marin County reception before traveling to Los Angeles for two more days of campaign events.
A statement argues there is no favorite son race for president in 1964 as Lyndon Johnson is the sole candidate. It criticizes Gov. Wallace for running as a favorite son and demanding pledged delegates, calling it a challenge to the state party. Powell's group opened offices in Huntsville.
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