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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
4
A man killed a woman in New York as 38 bystanders failed to intervene, and in Albany a crowd urged a dangerous climber to jump rather than help, reflecting a crisis in urban social responsibility.
The piece recalls Attorney George G. West of Missouri delivering a famed dog loyalty speech in a dog case. West, who served in the Confederate and U S Congresses, was born in 1830, practiced law in Missouri, and later sat in the U S Senate until 1903 before his death in 1904.
Drew Pearson reflects on Harry Truman at eighty praising his courage in foreign policy, the Marshall Plan, and UN build-up. He recalls Truman Library hours with students, love of history, and wartime memories, while noting disagreements over cronies and domestic matters.
Guidance for a productive day emphasizes quiet planning a positive outlook and personal responsibility. It urges self reliance steady effort through gloom and fatigue and finishing with gratitude and readiness for tomorrow.
Analysis notes Alabama demolished the Democratic national ticket by a large margin in the primary and moved to unpledged electors. It discusses protest voting dynamics, cross over voting by Republicans, and the potential impact on the November election and electoral leverage.
A discerning view on Henry Cabot Lodge’s half candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. The piece weighs whether Lodge is a stopping force for Goldwater, or a real rival, and how Eisenhower era factions influence the race, with Scranton Rockefeller and Nixon as potential spoilers.
The article notes Congressman blocked General Harry Vaughan from accepting a medal tied to Peron of Argentina while President Truman defended Vaughan at a dinner. It also lists historical highlights and anniversary events from May 8, 1964.
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