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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1964

Page

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Wallace campaign in Cambridge ends with tense protest

Gov. George Wallace drew 1,500 supporters in Cambridge as National Guardsmen cleared tear gas and a belligerent group of about 250 Negroes and a few whites resisted its enforcement. Gloria Richardson urged self-help as Wallace spoke before a partisan crowd amid clashes and a singing rally across town.

Jules Loh George Wallace Baltimore National Guardsmen National Guard Wallace Elks Hall Gloria Richardson Pine Street

Purse Taken From Car In Decatur District

Mrs Tellette Roberts told a Decatur police officer that between 2 55 and 3 10 p m a purse with identification papers and five dollars was stolen from her car in front of the newspaper building. City clerk issued permits for six room house 12000 Danville Rd SW and for a four room frame house 8000 First Ave SW. electrical service 100 for J P Sims 419 7th Ave SW. move house 100 for F K Johnson 1817 Wadsworth St. See DIARY on Page 2.

Tellette Roberts Decatur Daily Carl Linderman Danville Rd Marion E. Sims First Ave J.P. Sims 7Th Ave F. K. Johnson Wadsworth St

Public Funds Guardian Dies

Washington AP reports Rep. Cannon D Missouri 85 longtime guardian of the U.S. pocketbook and Dean of the House died today. He served in Congress since 1922, on the Appropriations Committee and chaired it since 1941 except 1946-48 and 1952-54 when Republicans led.

Washington Cannon D-Mo U.S House Congress Appropriations Committee

Faith as the means in religion and life

The author argues that faith underpins not only religion but everyday matters such as finance and science. Credit decisions and unseen lunar exploration rely on belief beyond sight, suggesting spiritual truth likewise rests on faith guiding toward eternal value and ethical conduct in Christ.

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Cuba Action Hints Mount in Exile Talks

Miami reports rising talk of military action against Fidel Castro by anti Castro groups. Exile leaders discuss guerrilla war sabotage and possible defections while remaining tight lipped about specifics. Rogelio Cisneros and Manuel Ray move toward May 20 Cuban independence day as a focal point.

Miami Fla Fidel Castro Peureuy Castro Rogelio Cisneros Junta JURE Puerto Rico Manuel Ray Cuba Cisneros Havana Ray Revolutionary Recovery Movement MMR Bay of Pigs

Turn That Furniture You Don’t Need Into Cash

Exchange Furniture Co. advertises turning unwanted furniture into cash, inviting customers to sell items for quick payment and a streamlined process.

Exchange Furniture Co Adv

Guilty plea in Selma traffic case linked to historic candidate

Bruce Boynton pleads guilty in Recorders Court to a reduced traffic charge. His mother was Alabama's first Negro candidate for Congress since Reconstruction, drawing attention to the case from Selma.

Selma Ala Recorders Court Bruce Boynton Alabama

Youth narrowly escapes harm in blasting cap accident

Hartsel le area reports a freak blast injuring Kenneth Lang, son of J. E. Lang, who along with W. A. Lang reeled in a wire from Flint Creek. The detonation caused flesh wounds to Kenneth’s arm and stomach. Authorities warn about handling blasting caps after the incident.

Hartselle J.-E.lang Kenneth Lang J. E. Lang Kenneth W. A. Lang Huntsville Flint Creek

Markets At A Glance: Mixed Trading Across Bonds and Commodities

New York stocks rise modestly as government bonds firm while corporate issues mixed. Cotton holds steady. Chicago grain futures fall on liquidation with oats dampened. soybeans steady to higher near 16.25. Slaughter steers mostly steady to 22 per hundredweight.

New York Chicago

Joan Merriam lands safely after world solo flight

Joan Merriam, a 27 year old Long Beach housewife, completed a 27 750 mile solo flight around the world. Coast Guard escorts accompanied her final approach from Hawaii to Oakland California as she landed despite engine trouble.

Oakland Calif Joan Merriam The Coast Guard Long Beach Hawaii Amelia Earhart Miss Earhart Western Pacific Miss Merriam U.S la Saig Merriam

Cement Distribution Starts With Opening Of New Unit Here

Missouri-Portland Cement Co begins distribution at its new terminal on Decatur State Dock property. Construction started in November. Richard J. Reilly and R. Parrish Taylor attended opening. The Decatur terminal stores 24 000 barrels and handles bulk cement automatically. Serves northern Alabama southern Tennessee and northeastern Mississippi. James R. Tucker is local sales representative.

Missouri-Portland Cement Co Decatur State Dock Richard J. Reilly St. Louis R. Parrish Taylor Memphis Joppa Ohio River Decatur Alabama Tennessee Mississippi James R. Tucker Huntsville Missouri- Portland

Pair Of Mixing Suits Filed In Alabama Schools

Federal suits filed Monday in Montgomery seek injunctions to end segregated schooling in Montgomery and Bullock counties. Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. will hear the cases, aimed at desegregation by the September term. Attorney Free Gray represents local Black residents.

Montgomery Alabama Bullock U.S Frank M. Johnson Jr Johnson Free Gray

Odd Fellows Lodge No 275 keeps Morgan City roots alive

In Morgan City the early life of the Tennessee River area is recalled as John Knox visits survivors of the 275th Odd Fellows Lodge founded in Rescue. He meets the eldest living member and reflects on rugged mountaineer days and the lodge's enduring presence.

Y Tain Tennessee Walking Whitesburg Odd Fellows Lodge No Morgan City John Knox Odd Fellows Group

Poverty Vote Start May Come Today

The House Education and Labor Committee is set to begin voting on amendments to Johnson’s antipoverty bill. Democrats have caucused to align on most issues, with one main dispute over parochial schools’ local role. A subcommittee meeting today is expected to advance the bill to the full committee, where amendments will be considered amid Republican charges of lockout and partisanship.

Washington Johnson House Education and Labor Committee

McNamara Visits Saigon Amid Heightened Security

Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara arrived in Saigon for a 36 hour visit and attended back to back high level talks on Vietnam progress. He traveled in Ambassador Lodge’s car with heavy protective gear and a motorcade of police and Special Forces after threats and a mine plot targeting his route.

Saigon Viet Nam Robert S. McNamara McNamara Henry Cabot Lodge McNa Mara Lodge U.S South Viet Nam United States

Posse Raises Funds for Loyd Hays Memorial

Morgan County Sheriffs Mounted Posse collected 2030.53 dollars over the weekend pushing the Loyd Hays Memorial Fund past the 3000 dollar mark. The drive included road blocks on Sunday with pass-the-hat contributions. Sheriff McRae praised donors and noted the fund honors late State Conservation officer Loyd Hays who was killed in the line of duty. A three person committee including A. L. Johnson oversees the fund.

Morgan County Sheriffs Mounted Posse Loyd- Hays Memorial Fund McRae Sheriff McRae Loyd Hays Morgan County A. L. ‘Johnson First ‘Na

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