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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1964
Page
4
Alabama stood 24th nationally in total personal income for 1963 with 5.542 billion dollars, up from 5.261 billion in 1962, a 5.3 percent gain. Officials say continued gains depend on new industry expansion and stronger agriculture to move higher in the income rankings.
Gen Walter E. Todd and Tom Johnson spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Executives Association annual meeting about the State Planning and Industrial Development Board needing more money and staff to advance promotion and research. He urged higher appropriations and reform in the next legislature to boost economic growth across Alabama.
The piece argues Barry Goldwater will likely secure the Republican nomination despite late opposition from moderates. It notes the struggle to nominate an old fashioned conservative and projects a tough race against Lyndon Johnson, who could win if the economy remains strong.
Drew Pearson analyzes Somalia as a battlefield of foreign aid where China, Russia, Egypt, and the United States vie for influence. He details cash credits, hospital projects, and military shipments, highlighting Kagnew, Ethiopia, and the Suez corridor as strategic stakes.
Arlie B. Davidson argues learning to live is crucial for lasting value. Many suffer confusion amid health trials and chase quick gains while timeless goals fade. The piece cites Steinmetz on wisdom versus wealth, noting true happiness comes from learning to live.
More than 100 Southern Baptist college administrators will gather at Howard College June 16 to 18 to review a Ford Foundation funded case study on ten year needs for church related colleges. The session brings together the Southern Association of Baptist Colleges and Schools and the Education Commission of the Southern Baptist Association.
The piece argues a two thirds vote to end debate could speed passage of the Civil Rights bill, but warns of immediate enforcement costs, lawsuits, and strong nationwide reaction. It notes rooming houses, employment exemptions, and record keeping as contentious points, with political impact ahead of the November elections.
In Pennsylvania the question of a Goldwater ticket shadows the state GOP. Governor William Scranton weighs a draft while party leaders resist, fearing losses in House and Senate seats and a weak urban coalition. Plans shift toward a West tour before the convention.
On June 9 1772 an armed English vessel Gaspee was seized and burned by American patriots in Narragansett Bay marking early resistance to British authority. The date also notes births and wartime events including Payne born 1791 and Winston Churchill era milestones.
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