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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
3
Health advice often rests on myths about heart disease. This piece debunks common beliefs about diet, fat, eggs, cholesterol, and exercise, stressing realistic risks, midlife activity benefits, and family history, while urging medical guidance and awareness. Tomorrow: Tallying Up Your Risks.
A school page explains ancient locks from Egypt and Greece, how pins and bolts work, and why keys were unique. It also shares humor segments, riddles, and a note on Britannica prizes, naming recent winners Thomas Head of Tulsa and Brenda Thornton of Wachapreague.
An advertisement touts Roy Fungicide as guaranteeing relief from athlete's foot and ringworm in 20 seconds on contact. It claims itch relief, lasting action, and availability at drug stores with price 89 cents.
Alabama 1st Congressional District voters select a Democratic candidate in a runoff across seven counties. State Sen. John Tyson leads with 35 722 votes to 23 321 for Charles S Trimmier, while State Rep. Clara Stone Fields was eliminated with 15 284 votes.
The 5th U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling directing Auburn University to admit Harold A. Franklin to its graduate school. The decision noted Franklin was denied admission due to non accredited college graduation but later admitted after accreditation issues were addressed. Franklin, a graduate of Alabama State College, faced admission under the university’s accreditation rules.
About 40 000 Baptists converge in Atlantic City for parallel American Northern and Southern conventions. The American Baptist Convention will hear Ralph Abernathy and Martin Luther King Jr. discuss civil rights while the Southern group weighs a strong stand against segregation. Harold E Stassen advocates a middle path on civil rights.
SELMA AL AP Sheriff Jim Clark rewrote a statement to gain admission to a Dallas County Negro Voters League meeting. He remained throughout the gathering with about 200 attendees. officials reported no disturbance as the meeting stayed orderly and quiet.
Jackson Mississippi retired Negro educator James Gooden told U S District Judge Sidney I Mize that segregated schools are best for both races unless white attitudes toward Negroes change He testified in a hearing on NAACP plans to desegregate public education in the South Rep John Bell Williams a Mississippian and House subcommittee member testified that DC public schools lowered standards after integration in Washington
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