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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1964
Page
4
A columnist argues that potential crop failures would reveal the need for farm surpluses and that surplus production, despite its problems, acts like money in the bank for the nation.
Growth in passenger and freight demand prompts Southern Airways to upgrade service at Decatur Athens Airport. Mayors Stewart and Blaxburn credit expanded airport facilities, investment by local governments, and Alabama Aviation Commission for the longer runway enabling Martin 404 operations and attracting major industry to the area.
Alabama Republicans push Goldwater campaign led by Rep. Miller while Democrats hope Gov. Wallace can tilt the state. The piece notes Alabama's ten electoral votes and six Democratic congressmen under Republican challenge, arguing Wallace must urge voters to back Democratic nominees to avert a Goldwater victory.
President Johnson secures Frederic Donner GM chairman to join the Board of Communications Satellite Corporation while noting he sought a capable leader for the semi governmental agency. Donner accepts after a banker’s call, with Johnson praising his efficiency and leadership. Goldwater query ties to Buckley family in Connecticut.
A reflective piece urges reconsidering life choices and cautions against hasty judgments. It notes Buckley area events with Ev Dirksen speeches, Birch Society ties, and a Goldwater effort to block Arizona judge Carl Muecke, culminating in a Senate confirmation after a critical poll.
A reminiscence of Brother Andrews head of Andrews Brothers in Salina Street Syracuse New York and Rescue Mission who built wealth twice then returned to Christian work He is praised as a model of positive thinking and influence linking to the author by memory and to the book Power of Positive Thinking.
Washington columnist argues President Johnson dominates issue talk while Barry Goldwater offers few concrete policies. He faults Goldwater for name calling and abandoning past positions, urging real debate with clear stand on Civil Rights Act and nuclear test ban.
News notes dated October 4, 1964 summarize events from history and recent years. Highlights include Sputnik’s launch in 1957, battles in 1777 and 1910 revolutions, World War II and MacArthur updates, and recent diplomatic shifts such as the United States suspending relations with Honduras. The piece references scores of years and actions, with assorted historical and contemporary items.
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