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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
4
Southern permit offices authorized 53,414 residential units in January and February 1964, a five percent rise from the same period in 1963. The housing approvals reflect continued construction activity across the region.
Nelson returns to lead the Alabama State Highway Department succeeding Ed Rodgers who retires due to ill health. The veteran official, known across the state, previously served as highway director during the second Folsom administration and vows fair consideration of North Alabama in this pivotal post.
The Cullman legislative delegation rejects mere delays and pledges to fight any abolition of the Seventh District after Rep. Carl Elliott’s defeat. They argue the 200,000 short population and call for federal takeover of redistricting to ensure fairness in Alabama.
The Anniston Star lauds Senator Lister Hill for fostering hospital construction in Alabama, noting the $1 million University Medical Center Research Building in Birmingham and the Hill-Burton Act’s impact. It emphasizes federal funds underpinning much of the center’s operations and the bipartisan, tr cooperative efforts across government levels.
Drew Pearson argues European leaders fear a Goldwater presidency and, by rebuffing U.S. influence in Greece, Greece’s Papandreou actions with Voice of America and TWA, plus Onassis ties, push American isolationism and fuel Goldwater support.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON argues Americans are restless and seek artificial cravings like sleeping pills. She urges forgiving others, accepting people, helping them, pursuing useful work, and fostering selflessness to achieve inner peace and hope for the future.
Officials project total domestic red meat use in 1964 will average 170 pounds per person, up six pounds from 1963, reflecting consumer demand and meat production trends.
The piece weighs Scranton’s Baltimore address against Goldwater, notes the open convention possibility, and suggests other GOP options like Dirksen and Morton, arguing anti‑Goldwater Republicans might explore Senate profiles for a stronger nominee and possible VP pick.
A commentary praises Nelson Rockefeller for his candor and courage as a losing contender for the Republican presidential nomination. It argues his open opposition to Goldwater shaped the anti-Goldwater movement and cements his image as a fighting, ambitious politician despite defeat.
Highlights for June 16 1964 include reflections on the Alaska gold rush of 1897 the League of Nations first public meeting in 1920 and F D R signing the National Industrial Recovery Act in 1933. Other items note the Reichsbank under Nazi control in 1939 the Maginot Line abandonment in 1940 and Tojo warning of raids in 1943.
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