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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1964
Page
4
A travel note invites visitors to the World's Fair with advice on comfortable walking shoes and spending money. The piece promises an enjoyable experience and suggests the fair offers substantial learning opportunities for attendees.
The article argues for paying for newspaper ads to spread the Gospel, citing Morocco Venezuela India and Madagascar as success stories. It states paid ads attract converts and Bible correspondence course enrollments and urges churches to allocate funds to promote faith through public press.
The piece notes 26 senators opposed the civil rights bill, 21 Democrats and six Republicans. It says Goldwater’s stand reflects conviction, not political motive, with GOP delegates leaning to him. It warns nomination hinges on key states and weeks before the San Francisco convention.
Drew Pearson reviews President Johnson’s challenge winning support from Turkey and Greece over Cyprus. He notes long lasting Greek Turkish animosity dating to Ottoman rule, past Cyprus riots, and Dulles Eden dealings that hinder settlement while praising Ismet Inonu as a moderating ally.
Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona declares he favors civil rights but opposes federal enforcement that he views as unconstitutional. He votes for amendments he sees as improving the House bill yet refuses final passage that would violate his oath of office, signaling a pivotal GOP debate at the 1964 San Francisco convention.
The piece urges readers to treat today as a unique chance and to act with initiative and courage. It lists seven steps: plan ahead, improve mind and interests, tackle one problem at a time, be considerate, think positively, be thankful, and aim to make each day worthwhile.
A Montgomery firm, George E. Bagwell Co., won a $123,366 Army Engineers contract to air condition two airmen dormitories and one building at Gunter Air Force Base in Mobile. The award came after six bids were received.
The piece challenges three common beliefs about the Republican presidential race in 1964. It argues Scranton could not unite the party or deny Goldwater, predicts Nixon as likely nominee, and questions how civil rights stance affects Goldwater’s national support. It notes regional shifts and the uncertain impact of a national referendum on civil rights.
The entry lists notable happenings on June 22 across years, including the Chesapeake and Leopard clash in 1807, Dominican friars in California in 1773, Napoleon in 1812, Joe Louis in 1937, the 1940 armistice, and various political milestones. It also notes a 1964 U S draft-era items and a 1963 Canadian prime minister change.
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