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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1964

Page

4

Justice seeks power to limit newspapers in cities

The Department of Justice aims to decide how many newspapers a city may have and who may own them. The suit against a Cincinnati paper argues the Supreme Court could rewrite the constitution on this issue. The piece links ownership concentration to labor unions and notes mergers ease costs while facing strong competition from radio and TV.

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Decatur High School Graduates Big Class Headed for College

About 291 students graduated from Decatur High School with roughly 175 planning to attend college. If this group performs like prior graduates they are likely to rank highly in their college studies.

Decatur High School

What They Said Of Mr Nehru

A compilation of tributes from President Johnson Soviet Premier Khrushchev and UK Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home following Jawaharlal Nehru death. They praise his leadership intellect and vision for a world free from war while noting his India centric realism and steadfast motto I am for India and nobody else.

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Southern Senators oppose civil rights bill and amendments

Senator Sparkman of Alabama argues the civil rights bill and Republican amendments are bad, predicting continued racial strife. He warns that enforcement shifted to states with anti-discrimination laws could backfire, and federal pressure may spur more laws, not lasting solutions.

United States Senate John Sparkman Alabama Sparkman

End to meat surplus urged through European sales

President Lyndon B. Johnson told cattlemen to sell more U S meat to Europeans rather than seek special legislation. He warned Congress veto power applies and urged a trade for trade push to reduce the meat gap and gold drain.

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Nixon and Scranton Shape GOP Unity Amid California Clash

The piece argues Richard Nixon and William Scranton steer the Republican Party toward unity after the California battle between Rockefeller and Goldwater. It praises their neutral stance, forecasts potential presidential headship, and notes their behind the scenes balancing act to avoid schism while Rockefeller and Goldwater clash.

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How to Help a Child Grow in Five Areas

ARLIE B DAVIDSON outlines five key developmental areas for mothers. She emphasizes emotional stability, mental growth, good citizenship, social traits, and emotional security through love, guidance, and active involvement.

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This Day In History June 2 1964 events list

On June 2 1964 notable events include Grover Cleveland’s 1886 wedding in the White House Frances Folsom and Maine becoming the first prohibition state in 1851. Also first night baseball game in 1875 Dunker evacuation in 1940 shuttle bombing base in 1944.

Associated Press Grover Cleveland Frances Folsom Buffalo N.Y White House Maine Union League Park Fort Wayne Ind Dunker Soviet Union International Labor Organization Geneva Indonesia Constituent Assembly

Kennedy aides battle crabgrass on White House lawn

The White House lawn faced a crabgrass invasion prompting President Kennedy to pause work with the head gardener. He lamented the turf as a terrible mess and urged better care.

White House Kennedy Labour

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