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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1964
Page
2
The entry records evening observations with Arcturus setting at 6 38 p m and Femalhaut low in the southern sky at 7 40 p m and 9 44 p m.
The hurricane center touched shore in St. Mary Parish with 120 mph winds. Evacuations swelled as more than 150,000 sought shelter. Levees and canals posed flood risks near New Orleans while National Guardsmen and Civil Defense crews aided rescues. Local tolls and dockets listed numerous dismissals and evacuees from multiple towns.
A hospital roster lists admissions and dismissals for individuals at multiple Alabama towns including Cullman Decatur Hanceville and Vinemont. Names include Maurice Gautreau Billie Staggs Debbie Shelton Roger Walden Joyce Eidson Polly Sanford Sharron Williams Hazel Arndt Paula Hollis Martha Free Charlie Campbell David Grantham Aree Key and Mary Reid with assigned streets and towns.
Humphrey and Salinger staged a whistle-stop road show through California's Central Valley in a production called The Great Debates of 1964. The skit featured Hubert Humphrey as Barry Goldwater with humorous political quips.
An elderly man and a companion were beaten by three youths in Montgomery. The man, initially in critical condition, showed signs of improvement after hospital treatment. The incident prompted a police inquiry and community concern.
Most residents flee Dauphin Island as tidal waters cover western roads and a 23 man skeleton crew remains at a radar station. About 200 airmen and families relocate to Brookley Field Mobile. Red Cross plans school openings if needed. Port of Mobile closes and vessels secure moorings. The pilot boat Alabama moves to port.
Mr and Mrs Erich L McInnis welcome a girl born Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Pope announce a boy born Saturday at Decatur General Hospital.
Congregations at Penn Church of God and Lebanon Church of God donate 100 dollars toward the Sullivan Fund. The paper lists other donors bringing total to 160 dollars and invites further gifts to Rev D R Jarrett treasurer at Hart selle. Funds are deposited at Citizens Bank in Hart selle to cover Mrs Sullivan's medical costs.
The Alabama Poultry Industry Association launched an Egg-Tober campaign with a breakfast promotion in Birmingham. Alabama joins national efforts to stimulate egg demand as part of a multi million dollar poultry industry push.
Late last night the hurricane was heading north at 8 mph with winds along the coast from 80 to over 100 mph. Forecast calls for windy showers and thundershowers across the area, with high near 77 and low around 70. Tennessee Valley Authority officials say rain should not raise river levels, though heavy rainfall could adjust lake stages if concentrated.
Infant Ruben Earl Glenn son of Mr and Mrs Ruby Glenn 907 4th Ave SE died Friday night in a local hospital Graveside services were held Saturday at 2 pm at Johnsons Chapel Cemetery Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Marlow of Decatur apart from the parents
Joe Tucker, 83, of Hartselle, died Saturday at 1:30 a.m. in a local hospital. Services will be Monday at 7:30 at Union Hill Church near Moulton with Rev. C. R. Lundy and Rev. W. P. Maxwell officiating. Burial follows in the adjoining cemetery, Peck Funeral Directors in charge. He is survived by one son, in Mulberry, Arkansas. He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. The body stays at the funeral home until services. Nephews will pallbear.
Congress approves a 1.1 billion supplemental appropriation bill funding multiple agencies including 800 million for a new antipoverty program. A second bill restores veterans pensions and reopens subsidized national veterans insurance for a limited group. The 88th Congress met over 11 months in 1963 and nearly 10 months in the current year. Democratic majorities faced resistance from Presidents Kennedy and Johnson amid shifting party dynamics.
Johnson rebutted Goldwater's charge that the treaty is secret and impulsive. He noted the proposal was announced publicly last January and discussed at length during the Geneva disarmament talks, insisting there is no hidden motive. Goldwater questioned the treaty’s wisdom, citing concerns about Communist China.
A historic claim states the inaugural circumnavigation was completed in ten minutes by the first men to fly around the world. The brief notes the astonishing pace and the wave of reactions from observers.
At 6 15 p m a 1964 Ford driven by Daren Sutton 17 Elbridge Tenn and a 1961 Buick driven by Paul Houston 63 Town Creek collided with a 1963 Falcon driven by Sharlene Dutton 21 Moulton injuring Lyla Houston in fair condition and Sybie Zills 43 not admitted. Total damage 2450 dollars.
A preliminary report shows Fruehauf Trailer Corp has set the pace for fair share giving in the county with a 400 percent donation increase over last year. The United Fund goal for Morgan County is 172000 dollars. Division chairmen include Pete Henderson general Bill Sexton commercial Tom White major industries Scott Stone Hartselle Marvin Dinsmore missile and space flight employees Barrett Shelton fair share Hafford Leeman public employees. Weeklong daily reports 9 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce follow a breakfast Monday. Meetings continue through October 12 to urge responsibilities in soliciting prospects by the deadline.
Local clubs and church groups hold meetings this week including the Matrons Club of Mary Lou Dancy Chapter 320 OES Monday at 7 30 p m with host Mrs Claude M Rae and various Christian Women’s Fellowship groups meeting Monday through Wednesday at homes across Decatur. The Veterans of World War I Morgan County Barracks 2405 and Auxiliary plan a 6 30 p m supper at the American Legion Home Hartsel le. The Decatur Stamps Quartet to entertain. A postponement note for an organ recital at Courtland Presbyterian due to illness. Several residents update on education travels and health, plus local police and traffic incidents and a shopping center collision report after a busy Friday night.
The FBI case involving three civil rights workers unearthed near a Philadelphia dam drew heavy Justice Department involvement and personal interest from President Johnson. In Meridian, Mississippi, a crowd gathered outside the courthouse as auto license tags went on sale October 1, to cheers from teens.
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