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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1964
Page
1
AP reports a tense presidential race as Barry Goldwater and Lyndon Johnson prepare to clash after Johnson secures the Democratic nomination in Atlantic City. The two former Senate colleagues expect sharp exchanges, with Johnson urged to stay composed and let Goldwater’s aggressive tactics shape the race.
Morgan County Medical Assistants meet at 7 30 pm with Dr E W Stevenson as speaker Plans for Birmingham seminar Aug 22 23 The Night Circle W S C S meets at 7 pm at 2111 Clara Ave The church program Too Late to Pray to be staged at First Church of the Nazarene 210 7th Ave SW Rev W A Beard in charge Mr and Mrs Ira Schnell travel to Atlanta China and Gift Show See DIARY on Page 2 Johnson City AP President Johnson condemns clandestine hate groups vows federal action where locals fail to stop violence terror and savagery.
President Johnson denounces hate groups on his ranch lawn urging peaceful, legal action for civil rights. He vows federal aid to local authorities when local law enforcement falters and cautions activists to stay within the law. He also warns against concentrating power in Washington and dodges debating Goldwater on federal involvement.
A reader asks how to overcome unprovoked jealousy in marriage. The answer urges finding a Christian outlet for gifts and talents, such as teaching, helping others, or adopting a child, to channel energy beyond self. It stresses serving others brings joy and defeats petty jealousy.
North Carolina Wallace supporters formed the Wallace-For President party to place his name on the November ballot. A state executive committee and electors were named in a three hour convention with about 150 attendees. Mrs William Burton was named permanent chairman, Joseph H Forbes and Mrs Valentine Henderson were elected vice chairmen. A 11 district executive committee was created. Wallace sent a telegram in his absence.
The Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control bought Gunthorp Funeral Home for 40000. The building will house offices and become another courthouse annex. Location is Danville Road adjacent to county land bought last year. The board will decide which offices move in at an informal meeting before the next regular session.
Elton B. Stephens of Birmingham will pay Paul Malone of Northport 173000 dollars for his canceled test book depository contract. The nine month dispute with the State Board of Education threatened school openings in four counties. Attorney General Flowers confirmed the settlement reached in Judge Reuben Wright’s chambers in Tuscaloosa.
Flowers confirmed terms of a settlement after Judge Wright sought no publicity. Malone receives 32 450 for furniture and fixtures at Northport, 48 000 for two years warehouse rent, and 92 550 for use of his mail order business while agreeing to stay out of the wholesale textbook business for five years. The contract with Malone had four years remaining when cancelled by the State Board of Education and given to Stephens of Ebisco Investments Co. in Birmingham, ending an injunction that blocked 25 publishers from delivering textbooks to Stephens' depot.
County agents report potential for good harvest despite drought and hail. Morgan and Limestone counties filed disaster area applications to allow grazing and haying on soil bank land if approved within two weeks. Rain improved conditions. cotton and corn prospects vary, with trucks crops looking solid. Floyd Agee and Charles Rutledge note favorable outlook.
Dr Samuel Sheppard wed Ariane Tebbenjo hanns in a Conrad Hilton Hotel suite, performed by Cook County Circuit Court magistrate Nicholas Kure. The 40 year old, still facing possible return to prison for the prior case, spoke of luck amid the shadow of rearrest and retrial.
A vivid society item notes a playful skit or rap event referencing the Habsburg era and a fall salad oil theme with an all star lineup. The piece hints at a quirky cultural moment and local entertainment billing.
Alabama weekend deaths topped five with two women from Columbus killed in a two car crash on U S 80 near Phenix City and a Birmingham teen fatally colliding on a motorbike. A boat capsize at Cox Lake in Irondale killed 72 year old William Garner, and a drowning in the Warrior River near Moundville added to the toll. The AP weekend roundup began Friday morning and ends Sunday midnight.
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