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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
4
The article states that over the next eight years Americans will pay about $52.4 billion in Federal highway user taxes. Of this total, $32.7 billion is earmarked for highway construction while $19.7 billion will be spent on general purposes not related to highways.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine becomes the first woman to enter her name in primaries across two states and the District of Columbia, marking a historic moment though voter progress has been slow. The piece notes the eventual day a woman may lead the United States.
Officials call for full county adoption of ballot machines arguing budgets support the effort. The note urges the Board of Revenue and Control to finish replacing paper ballots in all districts, noting Districts 3 and 4 deserve equal access after Districts 1 and 2 saw success on May 5.
The editorial champions Decatur and Morgan county flower clubs to expand their efforts beyond interest to a broad city beautification plan. It argues women in Decatur can lead a year round transformation through vision, planning, and modest spending to create a nationally notable beauty.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce dominated Alabama contests with first place in six categories, second in two, and one third. It was named outstanding club in its division and earned the sweepstakes award for best state organization in youth and welfare. Ken Meguiar was named one of the state's spark plugs for the year. residents praise the club's ongoing community improvement efforts.
A pair of parallel trials in Frankfurt and Washington draw links between Nazi Auschwitz crimes and I G Farben assets. Otto Schmitz seeks 5 percent commission from the General Aniline sale, while Kennedy’s decision to return parts of Farben property to Interhandel shocks observers. The case contrasts Auschwitz testimony with U S policy shifts and brushes against Cyrus Eaton’s trade philosophy.
A reflective piece argues money is not inherently evil and can be used ethically. The author notes wealth enables help to relatives and friends, while poverty and lack of ambition are not virtues. It asks readers to consider how they use their resources to raise happiness and assist others.
Gov. George Romney argues that profits from automation must be shared with customers to prevent an economic crisis and rising prices. He urges a progress sharing contract with labor and capital, criticizing concentrated private power and government intervention that could end collective bargaining.
Washington reports that former President Eisenhower rejects any stop-Goldwater movement and will back the convention’s nominee. The stance weakens anti-Goldwater liberals, boosts Goldwater’s path, and reshapes GOP coalition prospects ahead of the San Francisco convention.
On this date May 19 1964 notable events include the 1921 immigration act limiting quotas to three percent, Napoleon creating the Legion of Honor in 1802, Roosevelt honoring Doolittle in 1942, Churchill addressing Congress in 1943, and Allied bombing campaigns in 1944 1945. A 1954-1964 note mentions U.S. defense mobilization stockpiles reaching over four billion dollars.
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