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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1964

Page

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What More Can U S Do In Asia

Honolulu AP reports U S policy makers secretly discuss steps to bolster Southeast Asia against intensified Communist pressure. The two day Pacific Command talks involve Dean Rusk and Robert S. McNamara with Johnson to decide on potential recommendations after adjournment. Republican Melvin Laird criticizes the approach as unrealistic.

Robert Myers Honolulu United States Southeast Asia Washington Pacific Command Secretary of State Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara Melvin R.laird R-Wis Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Congressional Record Laird

Johnson says aim in Asia is to halt red tide

President Johnson declared at Honolulu talks the goal is to promote efficiency of U S moves to stem the Communist tide in Southeast Asia. He said Laos and South Vietnam shape the region's future and that it is a struggle for freedom on all fronts. He read Eisenhower's 1954 letter to South Vietnam's president, calling it a good letter then and now. He declined to discuss Southeast Asia further until talks conclude.

Washington Johnson Honolulu Southeast Asia Laos South Viet Nam United States Dwight D. Eisenhower Melvin R. Laird R-Wis

Community events and permits listed for Decatur area

Janet Carol Carrell will enter Eye Foundation Hospital Birmingham Thursday for surgery. Building permits issued include a seven room house for Gene Lentz at 2412 Stratford Rd SE valued 15000 and a Texaco service station sign at Hud son Construction Co. corner of U S 31 and Moulton St for 5250. Car and two others collide on 6th Ave SE. later collision on 4th Ave. and 6th St. Royal and Select Masters plan their annual meeting at the Masonic Temple Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Janet Carol Carrell Billy Carrell 19Th Ave Eye Foundation Hospital Birmingham 8Th Ave. South Gene Lentz Stratford Rd Hudson Const.,Co U.S. 31 Moulton St Texaco Bobby J. Jackson Lafayette St Otis Shelton Sykes St Decatur Council Masonic Temple

Healthy mind and body through faith and guarding thoughts

The article links mind and body sickness and urges avoiding worry fear and envy. It points readers to the Bible saying let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus and that trust replaces fear and peace guards the mind. It cites keeping the mind fixed on God for perfect peace.

Christ Jesus Christ

Light turnout in Democratic primary runoff across counties

A preliminary canvass shows light voting in Hartsville and other counties with inspectors noting sparse lines. Compared with the May primary, most boxes in Cullman Limestone and Lawrence counties were lighter, while statewide early voting varied but generally expected to fall short of four weeks ago.

Hartselle Cullman Limestone Lawrence

Officials urged to call daily for late election results

Election officials are urged to telephone the DAILY at 353-4612 as soon as counts finish to share local and statewide AP tabulations. Special preparations ensure up to the minute results in the Congressional 9-8 race available tonight by telephone.

Associated Press

Primary in Morgan County Tests Tight Circuit Clerk Race

Voters turnout in Morgan County is light as incumbent Harrison Hill defends against Cleo Teague. Analysts note Teague needs the May vote distribution to overcome a 1200 vote gap while factions weigh likely shifts from other candidates. Polls opened at 8 am and close at 6 pm with no reported trouble.

Morgan County Harrison Hill Cleo ‘Teague Teague Hills Hill U. S. House of Representatives Congress

Market News Snapshot From Chicago Trade Floor

Wheat shows higher general demand while corn sees short covering. Oats rise with May futures weaker. Soybeans up on short covering. Hogs steady to 25 cents lower, top price $17. Slaughter steers hold steady to 2% lower, top $21.75.

Chicago

North Alabama Claim to Birthplace of Noted Southern Product Put to Test

In Wednesdays DAILY John Knox challenges North Alabama’s claim to birthplace of a famed Southern product, citing Newton, Einstein and Baron Munchausen. The piece teases a statewide debate with partisans in Georgia Kentucky Tennessee and Mississippi warned that no holds will be barred.

Inquiry Ordered Over Aberdeen Typhoid Epidemic

The government ordered an official inquiry into the Aberdeen typhoid outbreak which has sickened 224 people and caused one death. Suspected cases in crowded hospitals and reports elsewhere raise alarm as Dr. Ian Mac Queen warns the situation may pivot today.

Aberdeen Scotland Britain London Croydon Michael Noble Ian Mac Queen

New York City Sees Subway Police Boost Planned

New York officials move to strengthen subway policing with a 20 percent boost and a new two way radio network after weekend attacks. A June 19 bid date for short wave radios targets a Manhattan line, with full staffing by fall. Civil rights leaders call the violence a signal of broader minority frustration over education housing and jobs.

New York New York City Robert F. Wagner Transit Authority Manhattan Staten Island

Safer In Mississippi Says Negro Rescuer On Subway Incident

In New York AP report, Larry an 18 year old Negro from the South aided a white youth Howard Weiner 16 of Brooklyn during a subway assault. Larry told the victim’s brother he felt life safer in Mississippi and feared for his life in New York as he urged the attackers to flee before police arrived.

Charlotte Lipsik Miss Lipsik Oth NEW York South Mississippi Larry Howard Weiner Brooklyn

Shastri Declares Socialism and Nonalignment for India

Lal Bahadur Shastri, named by the Congress to lead as prime minister, pledges a peaceful social revolution at home and a nonaligned foreign policy. He emphasizes fighting poverty and unemployment and follows Nehru's path toward a united socialist India. He respects Indira Gandhi and gains support from Morarji Desai after a brief succession contest.

New Delhi Lal Bahadur Shastri India Shastri Congress Party Nehru Indira Gandhi Mrs. Gandhi Morarji Desai

We Buy Sell and Trade Furniture Ad

Local classified notice for a furniture exchange offering new and used items. Contact number listed 353-4403 and reference to Exchange Furniture Co. for buying selling and trading furniture.

Exchange Furniture Co Ady

Dirksen Bets on Civil Rights Bill Cloture by June 18

Senate Republican Leader Everett M Dirksen said he expects passage of the civil rights bill by June 18 if next week's move to cut off debate succeeds. He and Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield agreed to file a cloture petition with 16 names on Saturday, aiming for a vote next Tuesday June 9.

Joe Hall Washington Senate Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Mike Mansfie GOP C.R

Five Congolese units regroup to defend Bukavu

Five Congolese army units driven from Kivu by pygmy rebels on Sunday have regrouped to defend Bukavu according to a radio message from the provincial capital. The item notes related political tension in Southeast Asia and civil unrest in Memphis and Alabama, but the core report centers on Bukavu defense.

Leopoldville the Congo Kivu Bukavu

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