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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1964

Page

4

Desegregation Defined For White Students Amid Civil Rights Bill

Florida Representative William Cramer steered an amendment defining desegregation as assigning students to public schools without regard to race while excluding assignments aimed at preventing racial imbalance. The clause opposes bussing and the NYC pairing plan, shaping the 1964 civil rights bill’s reach.

Congress William Cramer Florida House Judiciary Committee New York City Anniston Star

I Am the Master of My Fate in School Choice

In a Sentinel excerpt the education official argues students can still succeed despite weak teachers or poor parental support. He cites reading, scholarships, and self reliance as keys to education, while noting not all blame rests on parents or teachers.

State Education Department Orlando Fla Sentinel

We Are The Best Prepared Southern Illinois Tourism Push

Southern Illinois seeks poverty reduction via outdoor recreation development and tourism. Local efforts emphasize woods and waters, trails, and attractions to draw visitors, with federal aid noted and Decatur Chamber of Commerce materials highlighted as housing potential. The Illinois campaign projects twenty five tourists daily for a year could yield a $100,000 payroll.

Ilinois United States Tennessee Valley Decatur Chamber of Commerce Mountain Lakes Illinois

Kirwan praised as lawmakers rally to fund campaigns

In a crowded House session 64 representatives lauded Rep. Mike Kirwan of Ohio while masking motives tied to pork barrel projects and campaign funds. The tribute comes amid Kirwan’s control of purse strings and chairing the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, with opponents seeking favors for federal money.

Washington House of Representatives Sam Rayburn Mike Kirwan Youngstown Ohio Robert E. Hagan Mike Franklin Roosevelt Johnson Maryland Tes Kirwan Carl Albert D-Okla Albert Oklahoma Ed_ Boland D-Mass Boland Cape God National Seashore América al Ullman D-Ore Ullman Mason Dam Powder River Baker Ore Seymour Halpern RN. Y Halpern Bowne House Flushing N. Y Herbert Bonner D-N.c Mass Bonner U. S. Treasury Oregon Inlet Cape Hatteras N. C Ft. Raleigh Charles Bennett D-Fla Bennett Florida Robert Sikes Fort St.Marcos National Historical Site Hale Boggs D-La Louisana Mel‘vin Laird R-Wis Laird Menominee Indian Reservation Robert Dicah Oregon Congress Duncan Oregon Dunes National Seashore Rogue River Basin Martha Griffiths D-Mich Ft. Custer Mich

Johnson and Britain bond through shared language and politics

The piece argues President Johnson and British leaders share a deep, hereditary affinity rooted in long political experience and mutual understanding. It highlights a sense of urgency in Anglo American diplomacy as the old guard faces change, with figures like Kirwan and Griffiths illustrating allied interests in national seashores and memorials.

Washington Johnson Eisenhower London England America Alec Douglas-Home Dean Rusk R. A. Butler Rusk Butler States Britain France Congress Zanzibar United Feature Syndicate, Inc Douglas Home Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Southeast Asia

Helping a Child Overcome Fears and Build Confidence

Advice for parents on normal childhood fears, calming strategies, and teaching safety. Encourages understanding the fears, modeling calm behavior, and guiding children through dangers like storms or fires. Emphasizes praising successes to reduce the power of fears. WANT ADS GET RESULTS?

Part of Johnsons speach hides true economic risks

Analysis argues President Johnson told only part of the story of federal finances. While profits rose from 21.8 to 27.1 billion, 1964 earnings and wage costs altered the national income. Debt rises and inflationary pressures threaten future stability if tax cuts continue.

Washington Johnson White House Federal Reserve System New York Herald Tribune Inc

Alabama Men Held For Kentucky Felony

Two Alabama men Ralph Randolph of Huntsville and Joe Baker of Birmingham are held for grand jury action on armed robbery charges in Kentucky. Police say they were picked up in a trailer park April 15 hours after the insurance company robbery.

Lexington Alabama Ralph Randolph Huntsville Joe Baker Birmingham

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