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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1964

Page

4

Lawrence County Aims for New Garment Plant

Citizens of Lawrence County push for industry as The Moulton Advertiser reports a new garment plant will open in about a month, employing about 155 people at the dormant C C Smith School. Local efforts involve the plant owner, the State and county boards, and the State Industrial Planning and Development Board.

Lawrence Alabama Lawrence County Moulton C. C. Smith State Lawrence County Boards of Education Lawrence County Board of Revenue State Industrial Planning & Development Board

Fortune forecasts steady 1965 growth for U S economy

Fortune magazine in its semi annual forecast projects gross national product rising from 620 billion to 650 billion by mid 1965 and over 660 billion by year end. It notes a slower growth pace in the latter half of 1965 and warns businessmen to avoid overbuilding while expanding salable products. Government must counter defense cutbacks and new social security taxes.

Fortune Magazine Business G.N.P Fortune

Alabama Industry Expansions Reach 47 Million in 1964 First Half

The Alabama Chamber of Commerce reports 34.1 million in expansions and 13.2 million in new industries in the first half of 1964, totaling 47.3 million and lagging 1963 figures. The note urges renewed cooperative effort among business, labor, government and agriculture to attract industry.

Alabama

Cullman Mayor Bill Griffin Announces Retirement

Cullman mayor William R. Griffin will retire at the end of his current term on September 30. The retirement ends a long, public spirited tenure marked by growth and investment in Cullman. Griffin has served both in office and as a private citizen with praise for his service.

William R Bill) Griffin Cullman Bill Griffin Griffin Congress Supreme Court of United States

Kennedy Aide Seeks Exit While 1964 Campaign Feud Swirls

Analysis notes Bobby Kennedy’s push toward departure from the Justice Department as President Johnson weighs him for a vice presidential bid. The piece recounts Kennedy’s influence, press coverage, and White House discussions, plus Goldwater and Scranton campaign maneuvers and related Republican strategy.

The Power of Kind Words in Daily Life

Kind words are a vital vehicle for sharing thoughts about others and comforting the downcast. They inspire courage when effort falters and offer new confidence when one feels failed. Used freely, they lift spirits, provide perspective, and cost nothing.

Man bores walls to find newborn kittens in home attic

Louisville man H. S. Huffman drilled four wall holes in the kitchen and one in the garage to locate new arrivals. The family cat had slept in the attic and given birth to four kittens, forcing repeated bore holes each time a meow was heard.

Louisville H. S. Huffman Huffman

Do The Issues Change Reconsidering July Fourth Spirit

A 1939 Washington Evening Star dispatch argues that modern July Fourth celebrations have become indulging and detached from liberty. It warns that state power and regulation threaten individual rights, urging awareness of global trends toward dictatorship and the need for united defense of constitutional government.

Washington Washington “Evening Star United States of America United States

An Interesting Name Added to Johnson Vice Presidential Ties

The piece discusses Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana as a potential running mate for President Johnson. It notes Mansfield’s consideration by Johnson, the political dynamics with Goldwater Scranton Humphrey and Kennedy, and Mansfield’s western, Catholic, moderate liberal profile with civil rights implications.

Johnson Friends Sheraton Carlton Hotel LBJ Bobby Kennedy Indonesia Sukarno Scranton Milton Ike Treasury George Humphrey Goldwater Len Hall San Francisco Hall Europe Barry Western George Wallace Wallace House of Representatives Bob Hope Don Edwards California Republican Party A L. Demanoribus Cleveland Washington Mike Mansfield Montana Senate Mansfield Atlantic City N. J William Scranton Sen Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota G.O.P Eugene McCarthy Humphrey Robert Kennedy Robert McNamara McCarthy John F. Kennedy West Hubert Humphrey United Feature Syndicate, Inc

July 6 1964 birthday and history highlights

On this date notable events include John Paul Jones born in 1747 and the 1747 naval hero, a 1776 New York mob burning a King George III lead statue, 1837 Texas ambassador to Washington, and a 1920 Democratic ticket with Cox Roosevelt. Also recaps recent and past international and sports milestones.

Associated Press New York George III John Paul Jones Republic of Texas Washington Democratic Party Franklin D. Roosevelt James M Cox Ohio Hartford Conn Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle East Eric Johnston Jordan Lebanon Syria Israel

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