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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1964
Page
4
A Nature presents a Council of Churches Religions feature examining harmony between faith and science. Clergy and scholars discuss moral implications, education, and the role of religion in modern society at a public forum.
The report notes George Wallace's growing popularity after his electors won by 5 to 1, calling the margin vast. It highlights strong votes from Wisconsin and Indiana and hints at potential Maryland gains as Wallace contemplates a national bid. The piece portrays him as a persistent, scrappy figure pursuing victory.
The Christian Science Monitor remarks on Harry S Truman at eighty and ninety as he warns rivals against partisan aims and says he will not run again. The piece notes his unretiring post presidency life and enduring, distinctive public persona.
Florence Tignes argues that matchmaking by computer is replacing traditional mutual friends. Machines use card elimination to propose two or three potential mates, raising questions about future introductions for couples and compatibility testing before marriage licenses.
Wichita Beacon owner now Eagle monopoly dominates news and criticism. Internal revenue probe reveals executives Speer and Brown traded advertising for personal property, hiding revenue. Murdock loses control while new board majority signals shift amid wealth and power questions. Fertilizer sales forecast up 8 to 10 percent this year.
Quarrels arise from differing desires and opinions in close relationships. To ease conflict, avoid attacking others, focus on the real issue with calm reasons, seek tension relief, and temper expectations while striving for a working agreement. Be patient but do not expect full concession.
The House Judiciary Committee chair Emanuel Celler proposes a joint House Senate resolution to advise the Supreme Court that Congress favors voluntary school worship and urges a constitutional amendment to resolve church state fault lines. He cites reactions to court decisions and a rising push for clarity in religion in public schools.
A 1964 United Press analysis reviews U-2 flight policy over Cuba under President Johnson. It discusses possible military reactions, Cuban capabilities, and diplomatic risks, noting uncertainty about Soviet missiles, two key systems, and Castro’s unpredictable stance amid tensions with Khrushchev.
On May 11 1964 the world note marks ties Thailand growing 18 varieties of bananas as a historical highlight. This brief item records a quirky agricultural fact in the day’s calendar.
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