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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1964

Page

4

City Hears Summer’s End Whispers Around Cooler Days

Residents remarks on the season’s quick turn as cooler weather spreads through the city suggesting summer’s end may arrive soon, with calls for warmer days fading.

Johnson Goldwater clash shapes 1964 GOP primary outlook

Clarksville Tennessee Leaf Chronicle reports that Goldwater faces a tough California primary on June 2 with many Republicans doubting a Novem ber win. A rift between moderates and right wingers could yield a Goldwater nomination that strengthens extreme conservatives and risks a Johnson victory. Democrats expect a Johnson run.

Barry Goldwater California Goldwater Alfred M. Landon Kansas Senator Goldwater Johnson Ranning Clarksville, Tenn Leaf Chronicle

No One Grown Taller in Cambridge Civil Rights Clash

The Huntsville Times reports Cambridge protests during Governor Wallace's speech yielded violence and stubbornness, with tear gas and rocks. Despite his public address, no attitudes shifted and authorities note no misconduct by Wallace. Integrationists' actions are blamed for inflaming passions and reducing support for the civil rights cause.

Cambridge Alabama Wallace Baltimore Huntsville Times

Stars for School Prayer Rally Draws Hollywood Backing

Los Angeles hosted a Project Prayer rally at the Shrine Auditorium drawing actors and entertainers to urge support for school prayer. Figures like Rhonda Fleming, Lloyd Nolan, Dale Evans, Pat Boone and Gloria Swanson spoke or performed, framing the issue as a constitutional and patriotic fight.

Los Angeles Congress Southern California Aime Semple McPherson Dr. Ross Project Prayer Carl McIntyre John Birch Society Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium Anthony Eisley Sta Hawaiian Eye Entertainment World Fisley Hollywood Eisley Rhonda Fleming America Lloyd Nolan Dale Evans Pat Boone

Embrace and learn from life’s failures

Advice on handling setbacks with perspective and resilience. Do not fear failure, analyze its causes, and adapt. Expect gradual progress across studies, trades, and life as a normal part of growth, illustrated by a historical note about Washington’s early suburbs like Chevy Chase, Md.

Wildcat Strikes and Civil Rights in Labor Conflicts

A 1964 Herald Tribune piece examines wildcat strikes affecting railroads and printers in Washington. It notes courts and laws leave remedies for employers, while unions face limited penalties for unauthorized walkouts. The article cites Section 301 and calls for accountability beyond discrimination concerns.

Washington Washington, Evening Sunday Star Congress Johnson New York Herald Tribune Inc

Warning From California Shapes GOP’s 1964 Path

Marquis Childs reports Senator Kuchel warns the Republican Party faces grave risk from far right subversion in California. He cites capture of the Young Republicans and Republican Assembly, potential control of the State Central Committee, and a June 2 primary that could determine the presidential nominee.

Washington California Copperheads Thomas H. Kuchel Senate Kuchel New York Nelson Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Ruchel Republicans Republican Assembly State Central Committee Appara Goldwater Lnto San Francisco G.O.P Jacob Javits Javits

May 14 in History Highlights 1964

On May 14 1804 Lewis and Clark began their expedition after wintering along the Missouri River to survey the newly acquired Louisiana territory. Paraguay gained independence from Spain in 1814. The Rockefeller Foundation was established in 1913. Nazi bombing of Rotterdam in 1940 preceded Dutch capitulation. In 1942 Congress created the WAAC. Okinawa saw gains in 1945 with Conical Hill and Yonabaru Airfield captured. Ten years ago the Turkish Grand Assembly elected Celal Bayar president.

Associated Press Meriwether Lewis William Clark Missouri River United States Louisiana Purchase Paraguay Spain Rockefeller Foundation Rotterdam Netherlands Congress Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Okinawa Conical Hill Yonabaru Airfield Grand Rece Assembly of Turkey Celal Bayar

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