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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1964

Page

4

Have You Taken A Look At Your Estate Editorial?

An editorial questions readers about evaluating their estate planning. It notes that many people overlook wills and assets and urges timely consideration of heirs, taxes, and contingencies.

Decatur City Plans Emphasize Long Term Beautification

The article urges sustained city planning to balance economic growth with beauty. It praises the City Commission for seeking a full time city planner and highlights decades of vision from citizens, flower clubs, and zoning, aiming for a coordinated citywide beautification effort for future generations.

Decatur City Commission

Stalling The Civil Rights Bill In Senate Tactics

The piece argues Southern senators led by Richard Russell stall the civil rights bill to sway public opinion against it. It notes Senate votes to pass exist but cloture is needed, and warns the bill may become a lasting force bill harming the majority. It cites Gov. George Wallace’s primary gains and predicts decades of turmoil without constitutional backing.

America Washington Richard Russell Georgia Senate George Wallace Alabama Wallace Indiana Wisconsin Maryland Fonsi United

Kennedy family reunion and health update in New York

A Kennedy gathering at La Caravelle in New York featured Joseph P Kennedy backing finances as the 75 year old patriarch showed improved health after a stroke. Attendees included Robert Kennedy Edward Kennedy and Anne Gargan with talks on political strategy amid family ties.

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Happiness Through Duty and Helpful Living

The piece quotes Von Humboldt urging strict duty as a path to happiness and Horace Mann on sacrificing present gains for future good. It advises uplifting others, restoring hope, guiding the living in shadows toward light, and acting with love and kindness to bring out the best in people.

von Humboldt Horace Mann

Rainbow City grant approved for sewer planning

Washington based Community Facilities Administration announced an 11250 advance to Rainbow City Alabama for planning sewer facilities costing an estimated 856250.

Rainbow City Washington Community Facilities Administration Ala

Maryland contest signals shift over civil rights in 1964 vote

The Maryland presidential primary reveals voter discontent with civil rights and hints that Wallace momentum could hurt Democrats in November. Indiana results show strong Wallace support in white suburbs and counties, while fears of federal intrusions into private life and schools persist amid debate over pending civil rights legislation.

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Pointed clash over Mann Latin policy at Johnson admin

A partisan debate in Washington centers on Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Mann and the Johnson Latin America policy. Critics accuse Mann of liberal bias while backing for him grows, as Rostow joins policy planning and Brazil severs ties with Castro. The embargo on Cuba tightens and U.S. stance remains hard line.

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May 22 1964 historical highlights and events

On this date in 1807 Burr trials began in Richmond. In 1819 the first steamship crossed the Atlantic leaving Savannah for Liverpool. In 1856 Preston Brooks struck Charles Sumner with a cane in the Senate. In 1918 German planes attacked Paris. In 1945 British rations reduced. Ten years ago France faced Indochina defense doubts.

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