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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1964

Page

4

Redistrict Alabama call for a special session

The letter argues the current low man out system harms Alabama by costing power in Washington. It cites Rep. Boykin Rep. Rains and Rep. Elliott and urges Gov. Wallace to recall the Legislature to enact redistricting before November. It warns of financial and ethical pressures on eight incumbents and the need for reform.

Alabama Frank Boykin Mobile Rep Boykin Washington Albert Rains Gadsden Congress Carl Elliott Wallace The Anniston Star U.S. House House Rules Committee Montgomery U.S

Nasser's Egypt wins aid battle with grain and reform

In Egypt, U S grain shipments feed about a third of the population easing the Aswan Dam costs and backing Nasser's social reform. Refugees in Gaza Strip receive tiny plots with irrigation turning desert land productive as they vow to keep land for generations.

Cairo UAR United States Aswan Dam Aswan Nasser Yemen U.S Saudi Arabia Egypt Uncle Sam Israel United Nations Congo Belgrade Dam Moscow Gamal Abdel Nasser Suez Canal Inshash Gaza Strip iGaza Strip

Embrace Mistakes as Steps to Growth from Wise Quotes

A collection of aphorisms stresses learning from errors. It cites Wang-Yank and Josh Billings and notes that virtue lies in correcting faults, not avoiding them. The text attributes ideas to mentors including Albert Hubbard and promotes turning missteps into better methods and life choices.

Wang-Yank Elbert Hubbard

Contest Filed In Monroe County Judge Race Runoff

Loxley L. Dees filed a contest with the Monroe County Democratic Executive Committee after losing to incumbent David M. Nettles by 17 votes in the June 2 runoff. Nettles 2358 Dees 2341. Grounds include miscalculation, misconduct by officials, illegal votes, and rejected legal votes.

Monroeville Ala Monroe County Loxley L. Dees Democratic Executive Committee Dees David M. Nettles Nettles Cas Democratic L. A. Hixon

Cullman Man Elected President of Alabama Association

A Cullman, Alabama man was elected president of the Roofing Sheet Metal Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Alabama on Saturday. Jim Ratliff succeeds retiring President Dennis Monroe of Birmingham.

Biloxi Miss Cullman Ala

There Are Good Kids Left In Our Dour Youth Moral View

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale urges perspective on youth morality praising the vast number of decent students. He notes headlines exaggerate decline, recalls a Indianapolis college fraternity party and a New York hotel incident, and stresses fraternity ideals and guidance from trusted adults. He cites two New Jersey student editors who confirm strict moral standards.

Indianapolis Claypool Commodore New York New High New Jersey The Hall Syndicate, Inc

Two Democratic insiders rise as power shifts unfold

In a split outcome from New York and California primaries, Robert Wagner emerges as a national force in New York politics and Pierre Salinger surges to a Senate bid in California. Salinger’s momentum could reshape West Coast influence and boost Johnson era centrism, while Cranston’s liberal stance would have strained the party’s center.

Washington Democratic Party New York California Robert F. Wagner New York City Wagner Old Guard Charles Buckley Bronx National Democratic Kennedy Johnson Bob National Democrats Pierre Salinger Senate Alan Cranston Salinger George Murphy Jesse Unruh Atlantic Coast White House Robert Kennedy Cranston United States Will Joseph Clark Pennslvania Wayne Morse Oregon Unruh Johnsons United Featuressyndicate, Inc

On This Day In History June 7 1964 Highlights

Notable events include Midway World War II victory in 1942, Braddock expedition start in 1755, 1848 Whig ticket Taylor Fillmore, 1862 treaty suppression of slave trade, 1938 Haile Selassie emperor recognition, 1948 Benes resignation, Franco interview, NATO fighter-bombers move, Kennedy on racial barriers in schools.

Midway Pacific United States Gen. Braddock Art Dusquesne Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore Unit States Great Britain League of Nations Haile Salassie Ethiopia Eduard Benes Czechoslovakia Spain Francisco Franco NATO France

Bookmobile Route Times Through Local Stops

Schedule lists bookmobile stops and times from Monday. Stops include Sutton's Store Wooley Springs Ardmore Cafe Pettusville Howard's Locke's Crossroads Hobbs' Elkmont Head'a with service windows from 9:00 to 2:15.

Peéte’s Corner Sutton’s Wooley Springs Ardmore Cafe Pettusville Howard’s Locke's Crossroads Hobbs Elkmont Head

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