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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
4
Reporters ask Goldwater what he would do if the United States is attacked with nuclear power. He answers that he would order the wagons into a circle. The story also notes the economy is strong with April contracts totaling 4.359 billion dollars, up nine percent from last year.
The Arizonan senator would risk losing support if nominated as he often contradicts his positions after voicing them. Analysts warn repeated flip flopping may damage his electability and widen the field for opponents.
President Johnson authorized a $100 000 update to the economic study of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. The project would create a nine foot deep, 170 foot wide slack water link 253 miles from Demopolis Alabama to the Gulf, with a favorable benefit cost ratio and large regional economic potential.
Senator John J. Williams demands details on Agriculture Department farm loans used to build golf courses and echoes of a confidential list. The tally includes 13 golf course loans totaling 1.106 million and six loans to individual farmers, with named clubs and counties across multiple states.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON outlines essential values for adolescents including self control moral standards self identification with worthy ideals responsible living and a religious outlook for inspiration and service. The piece ends with a call to action for want ads.
Women sign a petition denouncing popular male coffee breaks as “bit ter, nasty puddle water” that drains funds leaving two pence for bread and making it hard to locate husbands for a midwife. The remark highlights social tension over male leisure and family needs.
Washington reports that California results barely alter campaign plans for Goldwater Rockefeller Nixon Scranton and Lodge as parties seek to sway delegates. Polls misfired and Goldwater’s win could still spark renewed delegate bargaining and hopes for a three ballot convention fight.
The piece analyzes Barry Goldwaters strong showing in California and his path to the nomination. It notes Nelson Rockefellers Oregon win, East coast leaders indecision, and the potential impact on New York Pennsylvania and national races with figures like Nixon Scranton Keating Kennedy Scott and Kuchel shaping the contest.
Today's history notes major events on June 5 across years. Marshall Plan announcement in 1947 at Harvard. Adam Smith born 1723. Augusta Georgia captured 1781. Wisconsin legislature 1848. 1917 draft registrations. 1944 Tiber crossing. Dulles 1954. Adenauer 1959. Ole Miss desegregation 1963. Kennedy memorial planned at Runnymede.
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