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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1964

Page

3

Rockefeller surge to influence California primary hinted in Oregon upset

Harris reports Nelson Rockefeller gained momentum after Oregon's upset, especially among suburban business and professional voters. The survey notes California voters split as 57 43 in favor of Goldwater in the suburbs, while Rockefeller led in cities among professionals and small business readers. Primary shifts show volatile independent voter behavior.

Oregon Rockefeller Barry Idwater California Goldawter Henry Cabot Lodge Nelson Rockefeller GOP Barry Goldwater Goldwater Lodge Vietnam New Hampshire New Yorker Harris The Washington Post Co Ray Stark Connie Francis MGM Paris Charlie ‘Chaplin N.Y Y.A. Tittle

California May Be The Answer

California may shape the GOP presidential race as governors react to Rockefeller's Oregon victory. Rumors favor Goldwater, with a June 2 California primary seen as a potential decider for the nomination. Governors Anderson Smylie Reed weigh in on whether Goldwater can clinch the first ballot.

Jack Bell San Francisco Nelson A. Rockefeller Oregon California Rockefelter iSen Barry Goldwater Arizona John Anderson Kansas Governors Rockefeller U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Goldwater Anderson Richard M. Nixon Robert E. Smylie Idaho Smylie V. John H. Reed Maine Reed iGov John H. Chafee Rhodesland Rockefeler William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Scranton Margaret ‘Chase Smith Archie Gubbrad South Dakota Gubrud Mark O. Havfield Rockefellers New York

Tell Me Why Britannica Winner and Mars Life Debate

A newspaper contest selects Steven Rooney as winner while a Mars life debate considers possible life forms and the proximity of Mars to study. The piece also covers reactions to Rockefeller's Oregon primary results and party leaders comments on nomination prospects.

Steven Rooney Los Angeles Calif

Life on Mars and its potential for life

The text discusses Mars as a near yet elusive target for study noting its solid surface possible for life and a thin water vapor atmosphere. It mentions Mars day length seasons and color changes, and reports on canals as an odd feature. It ends with a joke exchange about a harmonica and ghosts.

Mars Earth

Puzzle card prompts a word from mixed letters

The fragment advertises a word puzzle game with a challenge to spell a single word from letters. It mentions a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events as possible prizes and invites readers to send riddles and jokes to a feature called Tell Me Why.

ATLAS Ginger Shelton David Shelton 20Th Ave Decature Daily Ginger Somerville Rd

New York Terrace Film Crew Spotted With Lemmon

A bustling Manhattan street scene captures Jack Lemmon Terry-Thomas and Virna Lisi filming How to Murder Your Wife on a terrace above 52nd Street and Sixth Avenue. Locals report frenetic activity as stars mingle with party crowds and gossip swirls around the production.

New York Jack Lemmon Terry-Thomas Virna Lisi Manhattan Miss Lisi Rome Lemmon Georgia Brown the Rainbow

Nine Students Are Honored At Florence State College

Florence State College honored at least nine area students in the amphitheater. Margene Bonds received multiple top awards including highest education average and hall of fame inclusion. Hartselle students David Puckett and Sherry Maddox also recognized for athletics and student leadership.

Florence State College Florence Margene Bonds College Honor Society College Hall of Fame David Puckett Hartselle Sherry Maddox Flor-Ala Interpresidential Council

Illinois Youths Held After Escape and Theft

Two youths held in Morgan County Jail for investigation after escaping from Illinois juvenile authorities. Spokesman says the boys were also involved in the theft of an automobile.

Morgan County

Limestone House Fire Destroys Daly Home in Hays Mill

Fire destroyed the home and contents of Thomas Daly in the North Limestone County community of Hays Mill at about 1 36 a m. Fire department officials said the cause of the blaze has not been determined.

Athens Thomas Daly Limestone County Hays Mill Daly

Science Shrinks Piles with New Non surgical Cure

New York reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H suppositories and ointment that allegedly shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Cases show actual shrinkage and statements that piles ceased to be a problem.

New York, N. Y

Fox Sponsors $100000 Europe Junket For 132 Press

20th Century Fox launches a one week press trip to Europe from June 7 to 14. The tour includes stops in Munich tied to The Sound of Music and Pisa connected to The Agony and the Ecstasy.

20Th Century-Fox Europe Munich Pisa

New Hair Loss Cure Promises Growth After 32 Day Trial

Houston Texas firm Loesch Laboratory Consultants Inc markets a no risk 32 day trial claiming to stop hair loss and promote new hair growth for both men and women. The ad stresses that not all cases are reversible and invites readers to request information by mail with no obligation.

Houston Texas Laboratory Consultants Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc Adv Dept West Main St

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