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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1964

Page

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Grand jury recall eyed for undisclosed Morgan County probe

Morgan County grand jury, recessed in June, will be recalled in August or September to investigate an undisclosed matter. Sheriff Knox McRae says he has not been contacted and notes prior inquiries into the sheriff’s office during grand jury sessions.

Morgan County Grand Jury Leslie Doss Newton B. Powell Doss Powell Morgan County Sheriff's Force Knox McRae Will Rogers Richmond Flowers McRae Morgan Lawrence

Wallace delegates wrestle with unit rule at DNC

Alabama delegates split over obeying a unit rule to cast all 38 votes the same at the Democratic National Convention. Some favored keeping Wallace as favorite son while others rejected binding discipline amid protests in Montgomery.

George Wallace Alabama Jess Lanier Bessemer Atlantic City

Goldwater to Meet President in bid to quell civil rights clash

President Johnson will meet Senator Barry Goldwater Friday afternoon to discuss keeping civil rights issues out of the 1964 campaign. Goldwater aides said the Arizona senator requested the talks and a White House press secretary confirmed the appointment for 5:30 p.m. EDT. Both leaders expressed hope the topic would remain quiet, aiming to avoid civil rights tensions in the race.

Washington Johnson Barry Goldwater White House Goldwaer Arizona George Reedy Goldwater

Montgomery to Graduate From Western State College

Howard R. Montgomery a biology major is slated to graduate from Western State College Gunnison Colo on August 7 See DIARY on Page 2.

Howard R. Montgomery Decatur Western State College Gunnison Colo

Emphasis on the social gospel versus personal salvation

The speaker stresses balancing social gospel with personal salvation. He argues Christ and the Holy Spirit empower individuals to spiritual rebirth first, then apply Christian ethics to social issues, noting reforms and relief institutions originated in the church.

Christ

Wallace Faces $50 000 Suit Against Wallace and Officials

Alabama gubernatorial era headlines report that integration leader John Robert Zellner filed a 50,000 lawsuit against Gov. George Wallace and five others including Public Safety Director Al Lingo and State Investigator Lee. The suit was filed last Friday and appears in the Alabama Journal.

Montgomery John Robert Zellner George Wallace The Alabama Journal Wallace Public Safety al Lingo Lee Wallace

Final Cuba Vote Today

Washington AP report says the inter-American foreign ministers conference neared a final showdown with most conferees backing a diplomatic and trade embargo on Cuba. Venezuela urged strong sanctions while Mexico and Chile were seen opposing a full break, Brazil seeking compromise.

Washington inter-American Foreign Ministers Conference Cuba Venezuela Fidel Castro Mexico Chile Brazil Dean Rusk Rusk Organization of American States

Goldwater returns to Senate amid celebration and debate

Senator Barry Goldwater was greeted with loud applause by Senate colleagues upon his return after securing the Republican presidential nomination. Republicans blocked Democrats from pushing a revised Appalachia program through the House Public Works Committee. FBI agents arrested three Mississippi men for conspiring to block a Black person from attending a movie under the new civil rights act. Four masked men robbed a Monte Carlo jewelry store near the casino, fleeing with over $1 million in gems. Investigators reveal a mysterious newspaper found in Jack Ruby's car as a defense attorney notes.

Washington Sen Barry Goldwater Senate President Johnson Appalachia House Public Works Committee FBI Monte Carlo, Monaco Tceday Monte Carlo

Old Furniture Buyback Ad on Moulton Street

Exchange Furniture on Moulton Street advertises buying used furniture. The notice invites readers to bring items for purchase or exchange at the storefront.

Moulton St

Valley Chambers oppose Goldwater over TVA stance

In Murfreesboro Tennessee the Associated Valley Chambers of Commerce pass a resolution opposing any dismemberment sale or curtailment of the Tennessee Valley Authority while avoiding direct reference to Senator Barry Goldwater. The move reflects broader anti-Goldwater sentiment at a meeting where Rand Dixon warned that inimical forces threaten TVA and urged strong stand by local business groups.

Murfreesboro Tenn Associated Tennessee Valley Chambers of Commerce Barry Goldwater TVA Goldwater Valley Chambers Group U. S. Chamber of Commerce Rand Dixon Federal Trade Commission William Fower Huntsville

Markets At A Glance CEE Quiet Trading In New York

Markets show narrow stock changes in New York with bonds mostly higher and some industrials dipping. Cotton strengthens on short covering while wheat in Chicago climbs. corn and oats firm as soybeans drift steady. August futures ease. Hog prices fall to about 18 dollars, while slaughter steer supply remains light and market untested.

New York Commission House Chicago

Foes Lose First Court Round on Civil Rights Act

In Atlanta owners Lester Maddox and Moreton Rolleston Jr. faced injunctions against the Pickrick Restaurant and Heart of Atlanta Motel as federal judges upheld the Civil Rights Act's public accommodations provisions. Both men plan appeals to the Supreme Court, arguing lack of constitutional authority for the law. The injunctions delay ran to August 11 to allow appeals.

Atlanta, Ga U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Lester Maddox Pickrick Moreton Rolleston Jr Heart of Atlanta Motel Corp Rolleston Johnson Maddox Justice Department Congress

De Gaulle Calls Four-Power Parley On Indochina Peace

Paris AP Charles de Gaulle proposed a four power talks among the United States Red China the Soviet Union and France to settle Vietnam and determine Indochina's future. He urged peace conditions followed by a joint reconstruction plan for Cambodia Laos and the former FrenchIndochina states.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Elysee Palace Viet Nam United States Red China Soviet Union France de Gaulle French Indochina Cambodia Laos Indochina

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