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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1964
Page
1
C. M. McClure, a 52 year old white man, was reported missing Friday at 2 50 p m by Huntsville authorities to Decatur Police Department He is 5 10 tall 160 pounds with blue eyes and brown and grey hair Last seen in dark pants a white shirt and a tie He was driving a white 1961 Chevrolet. See Diary on page 2.
Gov William Scranton faced a setback as his civil rights plank failed in a test vote by the Platform Committee executive session. Sen Hugh Scott said the committee approved a broad civil rights declaration instead, promising renewed effort before the full committee on this and three other issues.
Barry Goldwater taunts William Scranton and the Johnson administration over communism at the Republican National Convention. He argues for a hard line against communism, pledges to uphold the civil rights law, and appears set for a first ballot nomination with Ohio prospects boosting his chances as delegates prepare.
The Nashville Tennessean editors argue that Republican delegates from seven-state TVA region should reconsider backing Goldwater on plans to privatize TVA. They cite Scranton and National Review positions, warn that selling TVA assets harms power needs and national interests, and urge reflection before voting in San Francisco.
Furniture buyer advertises on Moulton Street offering to purchase used furniture from residents and businesses. Trade-in options highlighted, encouraging quick sale of home furnishings.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover said the three civil rights workers who vanished in Philadelphia Mississippi in June are dead. He announced 50 agents would be assigned to a new Jackson office as part of expanded Mississippi operations while the search continued for Andrew Goodman Michael Schwerner and James Chaney. Government officials pledged cooperation as Hoover dedicated the new office and discussed the case.
In Center Grove Hills a 100 year old handmade beaver hat with two bullet holes prompts a Sunday feature. John Knox speaks with the hat maker’s 90 year old grandson tracing a murder scene lost grave and violence reflections.
Mrs. Neel Callahan co chairs beautification efforts in Decatur urging five P s plant promote promulgate prod and patience to improve the city. She spoke to a Decatur group at City Hall as H J Ross president of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and Maynard Layman moderated.
AP briefs report Greece and Turkey infiltrating troops into Cyprus. a U S Army adviser killed and others wounded near Duc Hoa Saigon. Moise Tshombe becomes Congo premier. Venezuelan cavalry assaults Castroite guerrillas with three rebels captured. U S may retaliate against North Vietnam if Saigon falters. Eisenhower avoids stance ahead of convention. and USDA corn and wheat production forecasts under government programs.
A Decatur thundershower caused minor damage from streak lightning and rain, while Lincoln suffered extensive wind damage to McCaigs Motel with torn roofing from 14 apartments. Damage estimates exceed $40,000 unofficially. The Lincoln storm may have been a tornado, unconfirmed. Fire crews reported lightning strikes at 502 11th Ave NW and power loss at Hotel Lyons.
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