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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1964

Page

4

Our Vote Is For Pledged Electors Editorial

The Decatur Daily urges Alabama voters to decide how electoral votes are cast by a Democratic or Republican nominee. It argues electors must be accountable to the people and not free to vote their own choice. Pledged elector candidates listed with district numbers and names.

The Decatur Daily Alabama Joe Langan J. E. Brantley Barrett C John S. Casey Bert Haltom Harry B. Ayers E. W. Skidmore Cc. G. Allen Karl Harrison J. L. Hardwick America

Valley's future hinges on space and chemical industries

In May 1964 the Valley relies on space and chemical sectors for wealth and growth. The Huntsville Arsenal employment supports regional income while Boston hosts a peace uses conference urging expansion of research based industry. Congressman Bob Jones seen as key advocate for navigation power and public works.

Huntsville Arsenal Boston New England James R. McCormack Jr Greater NASA Subcommittee On Rivers House Bob Jones Tennessee Decatur Chemical Industries North Alabama Associates Ohio River Ohio-Pennsylvania Ohio St. Lawrence Congress Public Works Committee Ob Valley

Free speech on campuses splits New Hampshire and Montana

Drew Pearson surveys campus debate over communist editor James Jackson at Plymouth New Hampshire and lists resistance from Bill Loeb and Gov John King, yet supports university board and President McConnell for defending free speech. He cites Montana State University clashes with Gov Tim Babcock over firing professors and notes strong advocates like Roland Renne and Arthur Flemming backing academic freedom.

Plymouth N. H James Jackson The Daily Worker New England New Hampshire Jackson New Hampshire University Bill Loeb Manchester Union John King John W. McConnell Sinclair Weeks Eisenhower Mildred McAfee Horton WAVES Loeb Freedom Montana Montana State University Roland Renne Tim Babcock Renne Sweden Norway Denmark Radcliffe Pat. Brown California University of California Miami Fla Dade ‘County Board of Education

Time Wasting and Education Shine in National Debates

Arlie B. Davidson argues time should serve aimed lives through plans and self improvement. The piece notes campus desegregation efforts in El Paso, tuition protests at Colorado State, and rising emphasis on education funding in Florida, California, and beyond.

Morality and Youth: Peale Sees Sexual Drift in America

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale warns that American youth show widespread sexual activity and a drift from traditional moral codes. He cites surveys, magazine claims, and a Cambridge study by J. D. Unwin to argue moral decay threatens national energy and resilience.

Moses Matthew Mark Luke John Paul Peter J. D. Unwin Cambridge University Dr. Unwin

Dobie Reflects on Texas Heritage and Johnsons Hospitality

Marquis Childs portrays J Frank Dobie praising Lyndon Johnson’s White House hospitality and Texas roots. The piece highlights Dobie’s independence from conformity, his clashes with officials, and a Texas-born perspective shaping national views.

Washington Johnsons White House Texas J. Frank Dobie Johnson Dobie Dobies Range Country

May 3 1964 highlights amid civil rights and history

On this May 3 date in history, events include Ulysses S. Grant’s Civil War education drive efforts, Columbus discovering Jamaica in 1494, Washington DC's 1802 incorporation, Mitchell's 1937 Pulitzer, and postwar notes. Recent events touch Birmingham civil rights protests and Truman’s memorial dedication.

Associated Press Ulysses S. Grant Union Christopher Columbus Jemaica Washington, D.C Margaret” “Mitchell Madame Chiang Kaiy Eee

City ends dues to national river association in Las Vegas

Las Vegas officials criticized past benefits from joining the National Rivers and Harbors association. City Manager W L Fletcher said the $100 annual dues over three years yielded no tangible advantage, leading to a vote to end membership and reevaluate ties with the organization.

Las Vegas W. L. Fletcher Association National Rivers Canarece

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Drew Pearson San Diego State N. H. State Board of Regents Dr. Renne Gus Arthur Flemming University of Oregon Gus Hall American Communist Party Living Today Arlie B. Davidson Caldam Anrichae Nixon Pat Brown Berkeley George Wallace Yale Swarthmore Sally Lurton Holton Arms USA Texas Western College el Paso South Colorado State University John Love Colorado Florida Education Association Dade County School Board Jack Gordon Kennedy Norman Vincent Peale O.K Marquis Childs Lyndon Johnson Southwest University of Texas Pappy O’daniel Shanghai Pierce Pierce Rhode Island Live Oak County the Nueces and the Rio Grande Buena Vista Sen Ralph Yarborough Lincoln United Feature Syndicate, Inc Sym Agnes Meyer Washington Post National Committee For Rapidan River Robert E. Lee Adolf Hitler Fimself Berlin Russia U.N Harry S. Truman National Guard Birmingham Ala
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