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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1964
Page
7
Alabama state stores sold 3.99 million in June down from 4.30 million a year earlier as the 3 percent tax on distillers caused a transfer of purchases. Nine month totals show higher sales and profits due to stockpiling of older brands before the tax took full effect.
Three U S Army officers a major and two captains and 16 Vietnamese Rangers were killed in a Communist ambush on Route 13 north of Saigon. An enlisted man and 21 government troops were wounded as the convoy of 16 vehicles, four armored cars and five jeeps came under heavy fire. The major was the senior adviser in Binh Long Province and the two captains held provincial intelligence and ranger advisory roles.
Cambridge Md voters choose a mayor and three city commissioners in the first election since a Negro drive toward integration sparked open conflict. Mayoral candidates are Osprey C. Pritchett and S Charles Walls Jr. Pritchett, 62, a plumbing contractor, belongs to the Dorchester Business and Citizens Association which opposed a public accommodations amendment.
The Senators and White Sox completed a trade moving Bill Moose Skowron and Carl Boul din to Chicago for Joe Cunningham and a player to be named later. The deal follows baseballs waiver rules after June 15 with a $20,000 waiver price per piece.
In the American League Oliva of Minnesota leads batting with .336 and 120 hits while Killebrew hits 31 homers and Oliva adds 65 runs. In the National League Williams of Chicago tops batting with 346 and Mays leads with 73 runs. Koufax dominates pitching with 134 strikeouts and 0.765 in 8 decisions.
A statistic reports that about one third of mothers with children under 18 are employed outside the home. The finding highlights workforce participation among mothers and its implications for families and society.
A satirical dialogue depicts a fictional team the Mudcats plotting to relocate constantly to dodge baseball realities. The owners seek stadium subsidies and perks while ignoring on-field needs and the Commissioner’s stance.
AP reports AL President Joe Cronin upheld umpire Jim Honochick after the Vic Power spitting incident. The stance contrasts with North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Susie Sharp who argues fans seek goading and denouncing umpires to feel they get their money's worth.
Columbus Ohio AP Ben Hogan at 51 returns to the PGA Championship after 11 years saying the desire remains but the feel for the course is gone He plays instinctively and may post a good score if things align The former legend notes practice and course study are needed to regain feel and nerves trouble him on greens
Pheasants rarely feed on the buds of shrubs and trees unlike many upland game birds, according to wildlife notes. This behavior sets them apart in their foraging patterns and dietary preferences.
Birmingham Barons rolled to a 7-2 victory over the league All-Stars in front of 7,264 fans. Hoss Bowlin and Bill Meyer led the offense with a mix of power and speed as Birmingham built a 4-1 edge by the fourth inning and held on behind Rom Tompkins who earned the win. Ken Kenworthy doubled for the Stars and Lee May drove in a run, but Birmingham's 12-hit attack sealed the win as the All-Stars paused for a day before resuming action Wednesday.
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