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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1964

Page

3

Goldwater fears civil rights flare from fringe supporters

Sen. Barry Goldwater worries the presidential race could spark a civil rights backlash led by fringe followers. He seeks counsel from clergy and advisers including some Black leaders to avert trouble while insisting he would enforce the Civil Rights Act vigorously as president. He plans to be nominated by GOP leaders in San Francisco to ease tensions.

Walter R. Mears Washington Barry Goldwater Goldwater Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois San Francisco

Demos To Pick Delegate Posts In Montgomery

Alabama delegates to the Democratic National Convention will elect a chairman and assign committee roles in Montgomery on July 17. Roy Mayhall said the group will pick two members each for platform credentials permanent organization and rules and will name one to contact presidential nominees. The 38 delegates are pledged to Gov. George Wallace as a favorite son.

Birmingham Alabama Montgomery Roy Mayhall Democratic Executive Committee George Wallace Wallace Sen Oscar Underwood

Wallace Plans Legal Battle Over Civil Rights Law

Gov George Wallace says he will oppose the civil rights act by not enforcing it and by challenging it in court. He rejected a conference invitation from Secretary Hodges and urged testing the law on constitutional grounds as the House passes it.

Another Ballot For Wallace in Mississippi Election

Gov. Paul Johnson says George Wallace will appear on Mississippi's presidential ballot by some means and may attract votes in northern states. He could run as a Democrat if electors are pledged or as an independent, with the Democratic convention deciding the path.

Jackson, Miss Paul Johnson Alabama George Wallace Mississippi Wallace Johnson

Town Creek Race Outlook Sees 11 Candidates for Aug 2

In Town Creek at least 11 persons have qualified for city offices for the August 2 election. Incumbent Mayor Paul Houston aims to retain the city father seat against Lewis Sanderson and Frank Babacy. Four councilmen seek reelection: Clifford Brackin Malcom Streater Haskell Crisler and Grover Simmon. Their challengers include Devone Brackin Claude Brackin W A Patterson and Edward Weems.

Town Creek Paul Houston Lewis Sanderson Frank Babacy Clifford Brackin Malcom Streater Haskill Crisler Grover Simmon Devone Brackin Claude Brackin W. A. Patterson Edward Weems

Scranton Attacks Farm Subsidies On GOP Campaign Swing

Pennsylvania Gov. William Scranton, courting delegates in the Dakotas, warned that Len Barry Goldwater s farm proposals could court disaster in the heartland and urged a readjustment rather than abrupt elimination of farm subsidies. He spoke in Sioux Falls praising a balloon ride greeting and criticized Johnson era farm policy while outlining a plan for greater agricultural economic freedom.

Richard L. Graves Fargo N.D Pennsylvania William W Scranton Len Barry Goldwater Scranton Sioux Falls S.D Archie Gubbrud Johnson

Papers Filed To Make Race In Flint City

Gilbert Edwards former Flint Civitan Club president qualified to run for mayor opposing Mayor Percy Thrasher Edwards filed papers with treasurer Ethel Tapscott acting city clerk He cited a desire to serve Flint City and move it forward He is a member of the Flint Methodist Church board and planning chairman for the new church.

Flint City Flint Flint Civitan Club Gilbert Edwards Percy Thrasher Edwards Ethel Tapscott Flint Methodist Church New Church

De Gaulle in Bonn for talks on Europe and U S relations

President Charles de Gaulle arrived in West Berlin for a two day summit with Chancellor Ludwig Erhard and seven ministers to discuss France's independence from Britain and the United States in world affairs. They planned to cover West German strategy toward Communists, support for the European Common Market, and French cooperation in trade talks including the Kennedy round.

Carl Hartman Bonn Germany Charles de Gaulle West Germany Ludwig Erhard de Gaulle United States Britain Konrad Adenauer Erhard France

Resident of Flint City Tied to Johnson Service Co.

A resident of Flint City for nine years is described as an employee of Johnson Service Co. with operations in Milwaukie Wisconsin and Birmingham. The notice notes the individual's ties to the company and domicile location.

Johnson Florida Leroy Collins Collins Buford Ellington Tennessee Johnson Service Co Milwaukie Wis Birmingham Flint City

Cherokee County probate race ends with recount hearing

Closing arguments were set in a Cherokee County probate judge runoff contest between incumbent Charles Formby and challenger Paul Jordan. The five member Cherokee County Democratic Executive Committee sub committee heard the case over a 14 vote margin.

Market Hurdles after De Gaulle Veto on Britain Entry

Market activity faced uphill climb after Charles de Gaulle vetoed Britain's admission ahead of the dual treaty signing between De Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. The veto affected negotiations and influenced European economic expectations.

de Gaulle Britain Adenauer

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