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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1964
Page
4
The Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control funds a county history project. John Knox will compile a history of Morgan County for The Daily readers, contributing area history twice weekly. The article expresses county pride and urges reader engagement.
Morgan County United Fund reports $111,000 in cash and pledges toward a $172,000 county goal at the first meeting. Fruehaus Decatur workers show 100 percent participation with $20 plus each, matched by plant management. A $25 gift to the Fair Share Club and growing Fair Share support signal momentum to meet or exceed the goal by October.
In Idaho and New York a dramatic custody dispute over Mrs Nelson Rockefeller and Dr James Murphy pits the governor and Rockefeller interests against Murphy. The case features a judge who could be removed, court interviews, and a battle over 4 year old Melinda's custody, with the Rockefeller Institute backing Murphy and a trooper blocking a transfer.
The article notes a surge of scientists and engineers backing Johnson Humphrey with Dr George Kistiakowsky as co chair in Ashington. It cites 30 Nobel winners and names figures like Paul Dudley White and Benjamin Spock while discussing advisory groups led by Lewis Strauss and Edward Teller. The piece contrasts two views on nuclear testing, York and Wiesner, arguing for broader tests and peaceful preparedness over Goldwater’s approach.
Arlie B Davidson reflects on human significance in the universe. He argues that while man is physically small, intellect, religion, and moral sense elevate humanity above other life, positioning humans as the astronomer, physicist, biologist, and moral thinker at the pinnacle of creation.
A McElroy task force clarifies NATO nuclear planning and U.S. presidential authority to deploy tactical weapons. The report stresses that NATO defense relies on U.S. commitment and outlines authority, communications risks, and preapproved use conditions for battlefield nuclear arms in Europe.
In Decatur about 50 years ago police and townsfolk witnessed 75 barrels of beer and whisky, valued at 1, were emptied in front of the Morgan County Bank. The Morgan County Medical Society issued a statement or contribution following the incident.
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