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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1964

Page

4

Forecast of Food Shortage and Political Speculation

The piece notes a looming food shortage due to rapid population growth and lagging agriculture. It discusses Queen Elizabeth’s age and birthday timing, Rockefeller’s potential return to the national stage, Scranton’s nomination odds, and George Hagedorn’s National Outlook remark on global dollar demand diminishing.

Nelson Rockefeller Gov. Scranton George Hagedorn National Outlook

Linking Tennessee River With Gulf Opens Gulf to Great Lakes

Rep Armistead Seldon argues that Alabama must complete waterway development by linking the Tennessee River to the Gulf of Mexico to enable navigation from the Gulf to the Great Lakes. The plan envisions harnessing river systems across the South to their full potential.

Alabama South Tennessee River Gulf of Mexico Gulf Great Lakes Rep Armistead Selden

Reapportionment Theme Reemerges Amid Court Ruling

Editorial notes Supreme Court vetoes six state legislative apportionment plans for equal population voting. Names Alabama among most guilty, urges action or federal intervention as a three judge panel advances toward fair House and Senate representation. The piece calls out constitutional violations and pressures Alabama legislature to act.

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King Constantine of Greece Faces Tumultuous Year

In an interview in Athens, King Constantine, 24, discusses Greece’s shaky democracy, Cyprus tensions, and relations with Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Turkey. He emphasizes moderation, constitutional adherence, and peace urging Moslem Greeks to coexist peacefully while recounting a humorous fire truck incident during the Athens Meeting.

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Anger as a Destructive Force and Self-Control

The text warns that anger destroys self and harms relations. It notes anger rises from inner madness, causes little thought of consequences, and lacks empathy. It offers three precepts to reduce anger by recognizing liability, bracing for arousal, and speaking softly to lessen power.

Hill and Sparkman Oppose Civil Rights Bill Substitution

In Washington Alabama senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman joined others in voting against substituting a bipartisan civil rights bill version for the House passed measure. The substitute was defeated as the Senate approved the House bill 76 to 18.

Washington Alabama Lister Hill John Sparkman

Supreme Court blamed for overstepping constitutional limits

The article argues the Supreme Court has ignored state power to set legislative districts and uses dissents by Justices Harlan Stewart to claim the court overreached. It cites calls to Congress or a new constitutional amendment to restore state authority in apportionment.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Republic Supreme Court Board of Supervisors Union Justice Harlan Congress

Supreme Court overhauls balance of power across states

William S. White argues six Supreme Court justices are reshaping democracy by basing state and national legislatures on population, eroding historic checks on urban dominance. He cites Warren era rulings and quotes Justice Stewart criticizing the mandate as a frozen political theory imposed on all states.

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This Day In History June 18 Highlights Through Time

On June 18 notable events include 1812 war declaration by US Congress against Britain, 1815 Napoleon defeated at Waterloo, 1940 Caerbourg captured by Nazis, 1942 Churchill in US talks with Roosevelt, 1943 Wavell named vice king of India, 1945 Buckner killed in action, 2013 Pierre Mendes France elected premier, 1963 Earl Long committed to hospital, 196? arrests in Alabama, plus note on Komodo dragons at London Zoo.

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