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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1964
Page
5
San Francisco delivered a decisive victory over the Broncos in a high energy sports themed broadcast. Officials noted stunning plays and a crowd energized by the theatre style presentation.
Actor Lloyd Bridges suggests he could play Hamlet better than Richard Burton and would like to film underwater Shakespeare. He also discusses Sea Hunt plans, summer stock with son Jeff, and the World’s Fair underwater exhibit.
Decatur merchants report 6318 dollars pledged for downtown promotions and 1042.32 spent to lease Christmas lights. Promotion chair announces July sidewalk clearance sale as a city wide event with merchant participation and street frontage near buildings.
Sen Mike Mansfield refused the Democratic nomination for vice president stating he wants to remain Montana senator. He acknowledged many possible picks could be better qualified and pledged support for any chosen candidate. He added he is flattered by the speculation but will “count me out.” A NASA dust note follows about space dust reaching Earth yearly.
The article notes alcoholism generally afflicts individuals in the 35 to 55 age range, highlighting a pattern of alcohol-related health and social issues affecting middle aged adults.
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