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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1964

Page

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Local clubs hold meetings and a two car crash in Decatur

The APES Club hosts guests at Mizpah Apes Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Pet Dairy Hospital room. Assembly 26 Rainbow for Girls meets Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Decatur Chapter 38 Royal Arch Masons convocation is Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. A two car accident occurred Tuesday at 7 10 a.m. in the Decatur High School parking lot involving a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Larry C Whitehead and a 1959 Chevrolet driven by Ken Smith with no injuries.

Apes Club Pet Dairy Assembly Order For Rainbow Masonic Temple Decatur Chapter Royal Arch Masons Decatur High School Larry C. Whitehead Carridale St Ken Smith Cleveland Ave

Red influence in riots probed by FBI in New York

FBI probes possible Communist influence in New York violence that continued in Brooklyn and Harlem after the fatal police shooting of a youth. Acting Mayor Screvin e cites fringe groups and a Daily News report of money behind agitators. Police fought looters in Bedford-Stuyvesant as arrests rose. Mayor Wagner halts vacation to oversee order.

Richard F. Whalen New York FBI Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant Robert F. Wagner Wagner

Wall of dirt traps three workers in 12 foot ditch

In Montgomery a dirt wall collapsed trapping three men in a 12 foot trench. Two escaped, rescuers retrieved the third and his artificial leg as teams continued digging at the scene.

Montgomery

Some GOP Heads Cool To Goldwater

A dozen Republican politicians including New York's two senators say they cannot back GOP nominee Barry Goldwater for president for now None bolted the party and none said they would campaign for President Johnson Most may back Goldwater if he clarifies or revises his views Senators Javits and Keating announced their positions in separate news conferences Both supported Gov. Nelson Rockefeller for the GOP nomination and switched to Gov. William Scranton when Rockefeller withdrew Javits said he would work for a state platform aligned with Scranton forces for a national platform at the San Francisco convention He hopes Goldwater will shown support on Page

New York Barry Goldwater President Johnson Arizona Jacob Kk. Javits Kenneth B. Keating Nelson A. Rockefeller William W Scranton Pennsylvania Rockefeller

Morgan County Grand Jury to be recalled soon

The Morgan County grand jury, recessed in June, will be recalled for a secret session to investigate an undisclosed matter. County Solicitor Leslie Doss said the session will be arranged to avoid conflicts with dockets, with Judge Newton Powell noting it will likely occur in August after court schedules in Morgan and Lawrence counties.

Morgan County Grand Jury Leslie Doss Doss Morgan County Newton B. Powell Morgan Lawrence Powell

Civil Rights Act tests before three judge panel

A three judge federal panel in Atlanta weighs challenges to the Civil Rights Act in two cases. Lester Maddox faces claims over denying service to Black patrons and the government seeks enforcement against the Atlanta Motel group. Evidence includes film of Maddox with ax handles. interstate commerce drives the case.

Atlanta, Ga Lester Maddox Maddox Part of Atlanta Motel Corp

Campaign for Building Funds Starts at Athens College

Athens College begins a $300,000 fundraising drive to build a new dining hall expand the library and add a student center. A. C. Michaels announced $56,420 raised so far while Dr. James H. Edmondson urged local leaders to support private education.

Athens Athens College A. C Michaels James H. Edmondson Alabama Association of Independent Colleges

Next Steps Against Castro Are Studied

Venezuela seeks strong action against Castro regime after accusing guerrilla espionage and terrorism. An OAS investigative committee largely upholds the accusations as Foreign Minister Iribarren presses for decisive inter American action in Washington.

Castro Ignacio Iribarren Borges Venezuela Coun Try Cuba Fidel Castro McDonald Ledv Com- al Am

Viet Cong Strike Takes Bloody Toll

Viet Cong damaged 75 percent of a government battalion and captured an American sergeant in fighting near the southern Viet Nam tip. At least 26 government troops were killed and 135 were missing or believed captured in the engagement.

Malcolm W. Browne Saigon Viet Nam AP Viet Cong Viet Nam

Poverty Bill Passage Seen in Two Days

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said he expects to push President Johnsons 962.5 million anti poverty bill through the Senate within two days despite opposition from Senator Barry Goldwater and some Southern Democrats. He noted long sessions through tonight and tomorrow and said meetings would continue Saturdays.

Washington Mike Mansfield D-Mont Johnson Senate Barry M. Goldwater Rariz Mansfield

Markets At A Glance From New York to Chicago

Markets at a glance show stocks lower amid moderate trading. Wheat and corn hold firm on active commercial demand while soybeans rise on speculative buying. hogs ease to a top of 18.50, slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower at 25.00.

New York Chicago

Don’t Throw That Old Furniture Away We’ll Buy It

Local ad offers to purchase used furniture on Moulton Street from a lady shopper, inviting readers to exchange items for cash. Includes contact prompt for buyers and sellers.

Moulton St

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