Preserve Trees in Residential and Business Areas
The speaker urges restraint on tree cutting to protect urban greenery. Emphasizes the slow growth of trees and calls for preservation in both residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1964
Page
4
The speaker urges restraint on tree cutting to protect urban greenery. Emphasizes the slow growth of trees and calls for preservation in both residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Forty four percent of states show lower housing starts in first four months of 1964 versus 1963 while the South records a nine percent gain in the same period, highlighting regional divergence in construction activity.
The text notes Senator Margaret Chase Smith as the first woman nominated by a major party for the presidency and suggests that her achievement will deter men from voicing dissent at home once a woman secures the nomination.
Sen Barry Goldwater secures Republican nomination and builds a disciplined campaign staff. The piece notes Goldwater’s strong grassroots delegate work, predicts Democratic caution, and weighs potential electoral impact in the South and against President Johnson. It cites criticism from John S Knight and contemplates Wallace’s possible effect.
At the Goldwater gathering in San Francisco the scene features threats and insults from attendees and guards blocking Scranton supporters, while speakers denounce opponents. The piece notes intolerance, violence, and the climate surrounding the convention. It also covers Hoffa’s partial victory to push a GOP probe of Kennedy, rumors of alliances, and Scranton’s wife reconciling with Mrs. Goldwater amid tensions.
On July 17 1964 history notes mark the Potsdam meeting of Truman Churchill and Stalin outlining postwar policy. Also cited are 1688 Spanish surrender at Santiago 1938 Corrigan wrong way flight 1940 FDR nomination for a third term at the Democratic convention.
The piece outlines traits that inspire fondness: sympathy tact tolerance cheerfulness gratitude unselfishness and honesty. It suggests these qualities foster helpful personal connection and mutual respect in relationships.
Analysis by David Lawrence argues that a shifting American tide favors Goldwater over his rivals. He notes voter concerns about fiscal restraint and civil rights, predicting broader support after the San Francisco convention and campaign across the nation.
Marquis Childs analyzes a divided Republican gathering at the Cow Palace. Ghosts of McKinley, Roosevelt, Harding loom as factions clash over Goldwaterism and party identity, with Penrose urgings and a front porch tempo shaping the campaign. Marjorie Worthington Scranton and other figures loom in the evolving rift.
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