Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1964

Page

3

Rockefeller blasts Dems over Laos policy in campaign

Gov. Rockefeller denounces what he calls a bankruptcy of Democratic policy in Southeast Asia. He warns Laos may fall, prompting Thai and Malaysia risks, urges four steps including respecting neutrality, backing Thailand's integrity, potential U S military aid, and securing the Mekong border to end Laos as a guerrilla sanctuary.

Morrie Landsberg Anaheim Calif Guy Nelson A. Rockefeller Southeast Asia Rockefeller Plain Des Jarres Laos New York California Thailand Malaysia United States Viet Nam U.S Mekong River

Any TVA Fee Is Opposed

Citizens For TVA Inc vows a nationwide fight if a presidential candidate recommends selling TVA. The group targets Barry Goldwater as a sale advocate, warning preservation of TVA is vital to the Tennessee Valley region and declaring a tooth and nail effort against any such nominee.

Nashville, Tenn TVA, Inc Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Barry Goldwater Rariz Tennessee Valley Louis

Athens College Awards Day Honors Seniors and Honor Society

Athens College held its Senior and Awards Day in McCandless Hall. Principal events included the presentation of the traditional cap and gown to Stewart Thomson, the senior class gift check by Doris Campbell for a lit bulletin board, and a Nazareth Cup for top senior boy and girl Sharon Mitchell and Mel Hutto. Additional recognitions covered Who’s Who selections, society memberships, academic awards, and intramural honors.

Demic Stewart Thomson Ware Shoals S.C Doris Campbell Athens Virgil McCain Athens College Alumni Association Wade Mirandy Mirandy Athens College Sharon Mitchell Hartselle Mel Hutto L. F. Edwards Dean Edwards Newell Bald Charles Garner Dennis Johnson Eve Kessler Patsy Lawrence Charles MacPeters Wyman Logan Joe McDonald Sharor Mitchell Max Wilson Steve Jones Pi Tau Chi Sigma Tau Delta Mary Thackston Sarah Binkley James Selmon Roger Harwell Chemstrand Bob Hardin Madison Marshall Tho National Methodist Charlotte Shirley Dorsey Walker James Chittam James Collins Lynda Luna Mary Johnson Claire Wilson Athens College Gym

Wheeler Home Meeting Scene

Dr. Ralph W. Widener Jr assistant professor of speech at the University of Houston will be the featured speaker at the Joe Wheeler Home Saturday. The annual ceremonies are co sponsored by Joe Wheeler Chapter 291 United Daughters of the Confederacy and Virginia Clay Crompton Chapter Huntsville. Widener speaks at 10 30 a m with a picnic luncheon to follow at the plantation gifts presented to graduating seniors of local chapter members. He holds a B S M A and Ph D and has taught at the universities of Mississippi and Arkansas. Members from district and adjoining states invited.

Ralph W. Widener Jr University of Houston Houston Tex Joe Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy Virginia Clay Crompton Huntsville Widener Mississippi Arkansas

City to Add New Policemen

Decatur Chief of Police Pack Self said this morning that the Police Department is processing applications for new employes. He noted no hires yet but that the department is planning to employ some new policemen and he did not specify how many.

Decatur Pack Self Self

Nasser Restates Goal For Unity In Cairo Speech

In Cairo, President Nasser reaffirmed his dream of Arab unity as a sacred goal during a City Hall address. Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrived in Alexandria for a 17 day state visit and was met by a festive greeting at the railway station as their joint tour began with a Cairo to Alexandria train journey.

Aleandria Egypt Khrushchev Alexandria Gamal Abdel Nasseri Cairo Nasser

Unclear Application Count Affects Approval Timeline

Fragmentary note suggests approval depends on how many acceptable applicants apply. It mentions possible variation in outcomes based on applicant volume and selection criteria. Contains no names or concrete dates.

Dance to aid Decatur Boys' Club fund

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a public dance at the Country Club to raise money for a new Boys' Club building. Edsel Holden and his band provide music, with doors opening at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $5 per couple, available at the door or in advance by calling Cleon Yates or any Jaycee.

Decatur Boys’ Club Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Edsel Holden Decatur DHS Cleon ‘Yates

No Effect, RFK Says Of Wallace

Robert Kennedy said Wallace's showing in the Maryland primary has no effect on the civil rights bill. He told newsmen the civil rights legislation will be passed as essential to remedy injustices and restore confidence among Negroes.

Newark Capart Robert Kennedy Alabama George Wallace Maryland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rocky Demos South Washington Oregon Bathurst James E. Bathurst Athens College Issues McCandless Hall Pr.james—E.bathurst Aca Wheeler Trojan Luggage Kredit Jewelers - Opticians Avenue Britain Hudson Cologne Her Esquire RFK Wallace DODGE Chrysler Corporation Chrysler Chrysler Motors Corporation F._D Dodge Boys
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication