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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1964

Page

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United States to expand aid for South Vietnam

Washington officials report Congress leaders discussed new proposals to bolster South Viet Nam amid intensified guerrilla attacks. McNamara outlined plans from his Saigon trip, with talks signaling additional economic and military aid possibly including more troops. A 75 Skyraider increase to over 100 aircraft is planned for this summer.

George Reedy White House Robert S South Viet Nam United States Associated Press

Wallace says Johnson filibustered on civil rights bill

Alabama Governor George Wallace claimed on NBC Today that President Johnson once filibustered a civil rights measure similar to the pending bill and that his later support shows a political rather than moral motive. Wallace cited opposition to the Federal Employment Practices Commission and noted differences between the current bill and the 1957 version.

Washington Alabama George Wallace Johnson Wallace NBCTV Dixie Sen.Johnson Federal Employment Practices Commission Senate Hugh Downs New York

How to Find God and Make Him Part of Life

The letter urges seeking God early, noting Proverbs 8 17 and Habakkuk 2 14. It outlines steps: seek Him while found, confess and remove sins, and believe and receive His promises. It emphasizes that God welcomes all who call on Him and will not cast out those who come.

God Job David Waterbrook Isaiah

Congressman Favors Change In U S Cuba Policy

Congressman Armistead Selden toured the area in his bid for a seventh term. He urged ending apologies for Cuban raids and said the US should note Russia and Cuba that it bears no responsibility for actions against Castro. He predicted Gov George Wallace would fare better in Maryland than Indiana or Wisconsin and denounced the Civil Rights bill as the worst in history.

Armistead Selden U. S. House of Representatives Selden Federal Savings and Loan Athens Decatur Kiwanis Club Plainview Department of State Russia Cuba George Allace Maryland Wallace Indiana Wisconsin

GOP lawmakers criticized over Johnson Alabama land visit

Democratic Rep. Wayne L. Hays accused two Republicans, Rep. David T. Martin and Rep. M. G. Snyder, of sneaking onto Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson's Alabama land to view tenants living in poor shacks. The trip, funded by the Republican Campaign Committee, drew condemnation for partisan motives and the tenants’ humanitarian implications. Elizabeth Carpenter of Mrs. Johnson's staff defended the project as a gradual timbering plan for profit while tenants remained.

Alabama Lyndon Johnson White House Lyndon B. Johnson Wayne L. Hays Ohio David T. Martin Nebraska M. G. Snyder Kentucky Hays Treasury George Humphrey Humphrey Johnson Dave Martin M.G. Snyder Kenucky Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Elizabeth Carpenter Mrs.Johnson

Exchange Furniture Co Ad Encourages Cash Sale

An advertisement urging readers to convert old furniture into cash by selling to Exchange Furniture Co. promotes quick, cash for goods with a direct sales pitch. The message emphasizes ease and immediacy without listing specific items or prices.

Exchange Furniture Co.adv

Limelight Means Little To Tenant In Alabama

Willie Cutler, a 64 year old Black tenant in Billingsley Alabama, ignores political fights over the Johnson anti poverty program. She focuses on fixing her leaky roof and raising money for church pews as a local concern.

Billingsley Ala Johnson Willie Cutler

Shotgun Suicide of Wall Street Broker Walston

Vernon C. Walston 58 president of Walston & Co. killed himself with a double shotgun blast in his Wall Street office. His chauffeur found the body after a day of discussion about death. Police had no motive. Walston founded the firm in 1932 which reported assets of 151 million and a net worth of 17.5 million and operates nearly 100 branches.

New York Vernon C. Walston Walston & Co Wall Street Walston

C47 Plane Crashes Near Mt Antisana in Ecuador

A U S naval mission aircraft crashed on the western slopes of Mt Antisana in Ecuador today. Unconfirmed reports say 17 people were aboard. Separately in Cuba anti-Castro exile groups reportedly landed at distinct coastal points. Mobile coverage notes city official Charles S. Trimmier rebuffing calls to withdraw from a runoff for the 1st District nomination.

Quito Ecuador U.S Mt. Antisana Washington The Evening Star Mobile Charles S. Trimmier

Loyd Hays Memorial Fund Nears Four Thousand

Contributions to the Loyd Hays Memorial Fund rose to 3959.53 as the effort to honor the slain conservation officer grows. The fund supports Hays’s widow and six children, with monies held by a three person committee for education and a new home. A North Alabama Headquarters building will be named for him.

Loyd Hays Morgan County Threeman Conservation Department North Alabama

Viet Cong ambush halts relief column near Saigon

Viet Cong dug in along a road near Tan Uyen 22 miles north of Saigon ambushed a government relief column. Fifty one government troops were killed and 30 were wounded including an American Ranger officer. Ten soldiers were missing as the attack disrupted the convoy and forced a rapid response by reinforcements.

Peter Arnett Saigon Viet Nam Tan Uyen Dong Nai

Market News Summary Rise in Stocks and Mixed Commodities

New York reports higher stocks amid moderate trading while bonds show mixed results with small changes. Cotton declines with light activity. Chicago wheat mostly lower. Corn stays steady to firm with scattered demand. oats firm with some buying. Soybeans firm on late short covering. Hogs steady to 25 cents higher at top $16.15. Slaughter steers rise 25 cents to top $22.25.

Chicago

Daily Want Ad Promises Practical Economical Woman

A fragment from the Daily Want Ad section hints at a practical, economical woman as an ideal match. The wording suggests a personal ad emphasizing thriftiness and sensible living traits.

Daily Want Ad

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