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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1964
Page
4
This piece stresses the importance of following water safety guidelines during the peak boating season. It highlights that many precautions exist, all aimed at saving lives and ensuring vigilance around water activities.
The piece shows GOP leaders reacting to Barry Goldwater’s nomination prospects. Sen. Goldwater expects nomination. Gov. Scranton says he is ready to serve. Eisenhower praises Scranton. Nixon hints at a potential clash with Johnson if he is chosen. Rockefeller remains for Rockefeller. Romney criticizes Goldwater’s alignment with party principles.
TVA General Manager Van Mol told the Elk River Development Association that immediate efforts should focus on a Tim's Ford dam proposal. He described a possible 170 foot high structure creating about 10 000 surface acres of lake at full pool, a sign of progress dependent on local and outside interest.
A 1940s reflection notes Alabama moved from near debt freedom to substantial bonded indebtedness following World War II. The piece contrasts Alabama's improved education and infrastructure needs with national trends, citing state and southern indebtedness totals and per capita figures, and questions future borrowing levels.
Drew Pearson reports on a three year undeclared war in East Africa where Somalia backed by Arab world powers, including Egypt under Gamal Abdel Nasser and the Soviet bloc, opposes Christian Ethiopia under Haile Selassie. U.S. aid to Somalia, tied to West German support, aims to curb Moscow and Peking influence amid border tensions and a fragile cease-fire.
A Living Today column speaks on maturity and perseverance. It urges pushing through discouragement despite indifference and pride in others, citing Jack Dempsey as example. The piece advises embracing happiness over misery and starting anew after falls and weary journeys.
A group of 223 lawyers including 55 law deans filed with the House Judiciary Committee urging Congress to block further constitutional amendments. They warn against Supreme Court overreach and argue that amendments should be initiated by the people through state legislatures rather than federal judicial rewriting.
Marquis Childs notes a tough year for governors led by Scranton and Romney. He argues fiscal pressures, constitutional limits, and party tensions hinder national ambitions while urging practical steps amid labor unrest and Goldwater era politics.
June 10 1964 marks the 162nd day of the year with 204 remaining. Notable events include Tripoli's war declaration against the United States in 1801 and other historical milestones such as Dutch settlers in Manhattan 1810, King George VI at the World's Fair 1939, Italy's 1940 war entry, the Lidice massacre 1942, FDR signing the pay as you go tax bill 1943, and Eisenhower's 1954 warning on communism.
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