This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1964
Page
3
Louis Harris reports in Los Angeles that Gov. Nelson Rockefeller leads California Republicans toward a probable 55 percent share, with Goldwater strong in open polling yet pressured by a rising far right wing backing. The final outcome hinges on secret-ballot decisions and turnout.
California Republicans face a pivotal primary with 86 GOP votes at stake. Goldwater backers seek a first ballot nomination boost while Rockefeller aims to blunt his bid, as delegates from New York and other states add to the week’s heated pursuit.
In a two week period voters oppose Goldwater by 60 to 40 on domestic and international issues. Rockefeller support holds weak with 19 percent naming him first choice. A majority of GOP voters, 59 percent, want a candidate other than Rockefeller or Goldwater.
The Louisiana House votes to invite Alabama Governor George Wallace President Lyndon B. Johnson and Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater to address a joint session. Senate approval is needed with Wallace linked to a June rally seeking ballot spot in November.
The Associated Press survey shows Goldwater leading with 316 delegates, Scranton 71, Lodge 44, Rockefeller 41, Smith 15, Nixon 10, with 261 uncommitted and 100 favorite sons. Democrats in North Carolina and Nebraska head toward runoffs as divisions surface. In North Carolina Preyer leads a six-man field but trails for a majority, Moore advances as a conservative- backed rival. Nebraska ends a 12-year split between Morrison and Boyle factions. California ballots permit no write-ins, New York delegates remain split as Rockefeller nears a majority of at-large seats. South Dakota GOP selects 14 delegates, while Goldwater seizes Mississippi’s 13 delegates. About 260 GOP delegates to be named this week, plus 10 at-large in Nebraska.
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy disavowed two delegate slates pledged to him for the Democratic National Convention. He urged delegates defer to Johnson’s guidance, reiterating support for President Johnson and discouraging any VP bid efforts without his approval. The stance came in a telegram released by Edward Costikyan, New York County party leader.
Athens man Jesse Terry jailed on forgery charges after admitting to forging two checks last January. Sheriff M W. Evans reported the arrest and said bonds were set at 750 dollars each.
The passage notes Kennedy advisors awaiting input before selecting a running mate as the Tuesday primary winners also express support for Johnson.
Snow accumulation on the heights around Mt Olympus Washington reaches an astonishing total of 200 to 250 inches a year. Unusually heavy falls are caused by the deflection of moisture laden winds from the Pacific to the massive peaks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.