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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1964

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Red Army Pressure in Laos Sends Leaders to Emergencies

In Laos the Communist led army pressed neutralist forces in the central highlands. Kong Le called the situation very bad and met with Premier Souvanna Phouma and two rightist generals. Nearby, Saigon added security for Americans as Viet Cong prisoners were shown and Cambodia faced regional tensions. Sihanouk sought an international conference to protect neutrality. Thailand reported eased fears after frontier surveys.

Don Huth Kong le Ban Na Vientiane Souvanna Phouma Nguyen Khanh Saigon Cambodia Sihanouk Richard A. Butler Thailand Red Laos Thanom Kittkichaorn Bangkok

Johnson and Eisenhower honor Marshall with call for ties to Eastern Europe

At Virginia Military Institute a sunlit ceremony marked the dedication of the $600000 Marshall Research Library. President Johnson urged renewed effort to extend Marshall's vision of postwar Europe across the Iron Curtain with increased trade ideas and humanitarian aid. Eisenhower praised Marshall as a great man while Truman was represented by Omar Bradley reading a tribute.

Lexington Johnson Dwight D. Eisenhower George C. Marshall Europe Eisenhower Virginia Military Institute Marshall VMI Army Secre Tary Defense United States Gulf Harry S. Truman Missouri Omar Bradley Truman

Baptists Weigh Deep Divides At Anniversary Forum

Atlantic City clergy from seven denominations debated major questions before 10 000 Baptists during the 150th anniversary program. Racial issues sparked disagreement as a pamphlet outlining Baptist views drew mixed reactions from panelists including Negro leaders C T Epps and C M Smith.

Don McKee Atlantic City N.J North America Juuso Morikawa Valley Forge American Baptist Convention

Urban Home Demonstration Club Meeting Planned

The Urban Home Demonstration Club will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the home of Mrs Zetti Sheats at 201 4th Ave SW with Mrs R T Rich as co host. See Diary on Page 2.

The Urban Home Demonstration Club Zettie Sheats 4Th Ave R. T. Rich

Prophecy on Isaiah 2 3 4 and the coming of Christ

The passage blends first and second coming motifs as Old Testament prophets often do. Full fulfillment likely awaits the Lord Jesus return with Calvary already accomplished as essential but not yet complete. A future day of peace hinges on the Prince of Peace ruling in hearts.

Jesus Calvary

Loyd Hays Memorial Fund Tops Five Thousand

The Loyd Hays Memorial Fund clears the five thousand dollar mark after a strong local response. Loyd Hays, Mor gan County conservation officer, was killed on May 1 and left a legacy of service. The fund reflects community support for his family and remembrance of his wartime service and career.

Loyd Hays Morgan County Loyd Conservation Department

Sell It To Us Exchange Furniture Co Adv

Bargain seekers can turn unused furniture into cash via the Exchange Furniture Co offer. Trade in old items for quick payment and browse a selection of furniture for resale. Contact details appear in the advertisement.

Exchange Furniture Co Adv

Wallace Campaign Might Be Expanded

Gov. George Wallace plans to broaden his presidential protest drive into southern states to win anti-Johnson electoral votes. In Louisiana he already has a Wallace slate and aims for Arkansas and South Carolina. Alabama has an pledged unc ommitted ticket, while Arkansas weighs a 35000 signature path for a separate party line. Wallace has not joined the Arkansas States Rights Party slate.

Rex Thomas Associated Press Montgomery George Wallace Arkansas South Carolina Louisiana Democratic ‘Committee Legis- Wallace Alabama States Rights Party Wallace

Sheriff Knox McRae Suffering Suspected Light Heart Attack

Morgan County Sheriff Knox McRae was hospitalized in Decatur General Hospital after reportedly experiencing chest pains. A hospital spokesman said his condition was satisfactory but no official diagnosis had been issued. the family indicated a light heart attack was suspected. The sheriff’s wife noted he had not felt well for days and was driven to the hospital by his son in law. Hospital officials limited visitors during the interim.

Morgan County Knox McRae Decatur General Hospital John Chenault McRae Howard Stroud Chenault

Ex-Mayor Morrison Among Plane Crash Victims in Mexico

CIUDAD VICTORIA Mexico AP Former New Orleans mayor and US diplomat de Lessups S Morrison 52, his 7 year old son, and five others were killed in a charter two engine plane crash in dense fog 27 miles from Ciudad Victoria The wreckage was found in a mountain cornfield rescue teams retrieved mangled bodies and took them to a local civil hospital Morrison had recently traveled between Louisiana and Latin America as a trade commission head He was defeated by John McKeithen in the Democratic runoff and had served as mayor for 15 years prior to resigning in 1961 to become ambassador to the OAS His wife Corinne Waterman died in 1959 He leaves Randy Morrison Jr 20 and Corinne Anne 16 plus two other children

Ciudad Victoria Mexico New Orleans de Lessups S. Morrison Morrison John McKeithen Louisiana Latin America Kennedy OAS Corinne Waterman Randy deLesseps Jr LSU Corinne Anne

U S Revises Target List as New Missiles Near

Washington moves to adjust its strategic target list in anticipation of long range missiles entering service Red Asia is cited as the focus The shift comes as the United States prepares for a larger arsenal of weapons and updated defense planning The report notes ongoing revisions at this critical planning stage.

Washington United States Red Asia

Baltimore Mayor Calls Wallace Primary Victory a Disgrace

Providence report notes Theodore P. McKeldin, mayor of Baltimore, calling Gov. George Wallace''s Maryland Democratic presidential primary win a great disgrace to the state, delivered Saturday night.

Providence R.I Theodore P. McKeldin Baltimore George Wallace Alabama Maryland

Congo imposes curfew after church bombing in Leopoldville

The Congo government imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in Leopoldville after two Roman Catholic churches were bombed by saboteurs. One worshipper was killed in the attack.

The

Washington prepares more arms aid for Lao government forces

Washington moved to supply additional arms to the Red-pressed Lao government forces while awaiting a formal needs list from Premier Souvanna Phouma. The United States aims to support the government in the ongoing Laotian conflict.

Washington U.S Souvanna Phouma

Khrushchev Returns to Cairo to Finalize Tour Commiqué

Premier Khrushchev arrived in Cairo on Saturday night to add final touches to a concluding communique after a 17 day tour of Egypt. He departs for Moscow on Monday. In New York, Mrs. John F. Kennedy and other Kennedy family members will attend a private opening of the John F. Kennedy Exhibit Monday night.

Cairo Khrushchev Egypt Moscow Washington John F. Kennedy New York

Truman continues recovery from upset stomach in Independence

President Harry S. Truman was reported to be recovering Saturday after suffering an upset stomach that kept him from the White House for several days.

Independence, Mo Harry S. Truman

Lions Expected at Biloxi Civic Convention

More than 600 lions from Alabama are anticipated to attend a regional civic group's convention in Biloxi Mississippi this Sunday. New Jersey Governor Richard J. Hughes framed the civil rights struggle as sacred and rightful but urged leaders to oppose irresponsible leadership to protect the cause.

Biloxi Miss Alabama Teaneck N.J New Jersey Richard J. Hughes

Goldwater vows clean California campaign stance

In Los Angeles Senator Barry Goldwater pledged a clean campaign in California regardless of outcome and offered a new assessment of his chances for the Republican presidential nomination. A Saigon grenade incident near a bar involving American servicemen failed to injure anyone as the device exploded outside. In New York, U Thant planned to ask the Security Council to extend the Cyprus peacekeeping force beyond its three month mandate ending June 27.

Los Angeles Barry Goldwater California United Nations, N.Y U Thant Security Council U.N Cyprus

Malcolm X Rejects Racial Separation For Spiritual Brotherhood

Malcolm X declared on Saturday night that he abandons the goal of racial separation. He cited a spiritual rebirth that he says gives him a new sense of brotherhood among people.

Chicago Malcolm X

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