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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1964

Page

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Johnson raps Goldwater over Kennedy motives on missile crisis

President Johnson, en route through Tennessee, criticized Barry Goldwater for questioning John F. Kennedy's handling of the Cuban missile crisis. He also disputed Goldwater's stance on the Tennessee Valley Authority and drew large crowds in Nashville, including a lipstick-stained moment. Johnson urged voters to see the indictment of the statement and backed his TVA position.

Johnson Barry Goldwater John F. Kennedy Peru Tennessee Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Goldwater Nashville Metropolitan H.O. Kemp Memorial Square Louisville Kennedy

Story Hour at Decatur Public Library Saturday Morning

Public library program for children six through nine runs from 10 to 11 a m Saturday at the Decatur Public Library Headquarters. Also tonight an entertainment event at 8 at the DAV Home Bank Street.

Decatur Public Library DAV Bank St

Caring for Children Beyond Material Rewards

The reader laments lack of respect from children despite generous gifts. The response cautions that parental duties include faith, hope, love, and moral guidance. It argues camps and allowances cannot replace mature example and responsibility.

W.K Fred

Decatur Daily Photo Contest Final Deadline Nears

Only 24 hours remain for entrants to mail prize winning amateur photos for THE DECATUR DAILY fifth contest. Entries must be in Scenes Activities Animals or Babies and Children categories with name and address on the reverse. Mail to PHOTO CONTEST THE DECATUR DAILY Box 1006 Decatur Alabama and include a return envelope for photo return.

Decatur Daily Decatur Ala

Paris Pride In Youth Line

Paris pride in youth line features Andrew Courreges young collection for leather designer Samuel Roberts. Models sport leather slacks, mini dresses and white booties while baby bonnets and knees draw attention, in a controversial runway that blends childlike accessories with adult fashion.

Paris Pride Jean Sprain Wilson New York Andrew Courreges Courreges Samuel Roberts Roberts Yves St. Laurent

United Fund hits 75 percent of 1965 goal

The Morgan County United Fund reached 75 percent of its 1965 goal with $130,000 in cash and pledges reported by 10 a.m. Campaign chairman Bob Harris urged solicitors to improve reporting and complete contacts to speed the effort. Ira Lay noted many small businesses remain to be solicited and pledged continued push.

Morgan County United Fund Ira Lay

Market Snapshot Shows Mixed Bonds and Commodities

New York stocks ticked higher while rails advanced and bonds largely unchanged. Soybeans and cattle moved lower or mixed, hogs fell with tops around 16.75 for hogs and 27.25 for cattle as markets opened across Chicago and New York.

Chicago

Open Highway 47 Restaurant Schedule

A compact dining notice shows hours from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. for the Open Highway 47 Restaurant. The sign emphasizes extended service and late-night availability for motorists and locals alike.

Math Whiz Is Selected Cotton Maid

Linda Kay Smith a 20 year old University of Alabama mathematics major from Fairfax Chambers County was crowned Alabama Maid of Cotton at the state fair. She expressed interest in computers and will represent Alabama in the national Maid of Cotton contest in December in Memphis. Alternate Maid of Cotton is Joanne Creech a 19 year old from Greenville.

Birmingham Linda Kay Smith Alabama University of Alabama Fairfax Ala Chambers County Robert E. Smith Jr Linda Kay Miss Smith Memphis Sue Meredith Andalu Joanne Creech Greenville

Goldwater assails Johnson over risky stance on communism

Senator Barry Goldwater denounces the Johnson administration for co existing with communism and calls for a firmer U S line against Moscow. He describes the president as Lyndon come lately and warns that appeasement risks freedom and world peace.

Los Angeles Senarry Goldwater Hughes Aircraft Co. Oday United States Johnson Russia Hitler Goldwater California Lyndon

First Family Courts Dixie

Mrs Lyndon Johnson challenged the view that the South could be ignored in the election. Speaking at Chipley Florida she declared respect and love for the South forbid taking it for granted. The stop occurred during a four state southbound train trip toward New Orleans where supporters and Goldwater placards were visible.

Chipley Fla South Barry Goldwater Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana New Orleans

Patrol Seizes Two Suspects Near Johnson Motorcade

In Nashville two men are taken into custody by the State Highway Patrol as President Johnson's motorcade neared a downtown corner where bystanders stood. one man reportedly had a rifle wrapped in brown paper.

Nashville, Tenn State Highway Patrol President Johnson

Small Town Welcomes Mrs. LBJ on Campaign Train

Mrs. Lyndon B Johnson toured Flomaton Alabama with about 300 cheering residents as the Lady Bird Special arrived. She spoke of Alabama roots and pride while receiving roses from the wife of the lieutenant governor. The train continued to Mobile to dedicate a historic fire station. The stop, added by Flomaton officials, followed strong local interest.

Flomaton Ala Lyndon Johnson South Alabama Alabama Johnson James Allen George Wallace Mobile

Exchange Furniture Co advertises top prices for used furniture

Local ad notes Exchange Furniture Co offering top prices for used furniture with contact number 353-4403. The brief classified line emphasizes quick service and prompt payment.

Exchange _ Furniture \Co

Early Madison County Pioneers and Historic Sites

John Knox surveys claims of first camp in Tennessee Valley first log cabin and earliest plantation home noting disputed honors. He describes notable historic sites in Madison county and shares information about early pioneers and builders without endorsing specific answers.

Tennessee John Mandeville John Knox Madison County

Rain arrives late for crops amid drought relief and losses

An AP survey finds rain finally eased drought in many states but arrived too late for major crops like corn soybeans sorghum and wheat. Estimated 300 million dollars in crop damage persists while fruit growers gain. livestock fodder remains scarce. Some farmers harvest silage as feed shortages loom. Eastern Colorado described as a powder keg with dry soil and wheat already in dust.

Chicago Associated Press Colorado Henry Christenson Christenson East Virginia Connecticut New York mid-Hudson Valley Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania State Park

Soviet Move Sparks UN Fallout Over Peacekeeping Dues

The Soviet Union accuses the United States of attempting to destroy the United Nations by pressing a showdown on paying UN peacekeeping assessments. Malawi’s U.N. membership is approved unanimously as the council adjourns. Adlai Stevenson warns the U.S. will demand delinquent nations pay or lose votes at the assembly opening November 10.

William N. Oatis United Nations N.Y Soviet Union United States U.N Nikolai T. Fedorenko U.N. Security Council Malawi Nyasaland U.S Assembly U. S Charles W. Yost Fedorenko Yost General Assembly Therganization Athout Adlai E. Stevenson U Thant Stevenson Thant

Shoes Thompson's Shoe Store Ad at 212 W Moulton St

An advertisement announces Thompson's Shoe Store located at 212 West Moulton Street offering footwear. The fragment indicates a retail display for shoes and a local business presence in the street commerce page.

Thompson’s Shoe Store W. Moulton St

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