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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1964
Page
1
Short series of community items highlighting local events and people. Readers see snapshots of gatherings, helpers, and everyday activities within the town, with mentions of neighbors and small-scale happenings.
The Past Matrons Club Mizpah chapter 19 Eastern Star meets for supper at Big Bob Gibson's Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. Women's Chamber of Commerce gathers Friday noon at Lyons Hotel with Mrs Chenault speaking on Women as Citizens. Flora Boyd in Pulaski Tenn called by uncle Walter Foster's death. Sullivan Fund contributions listed. Mary Lou Dancy CES Chapter 320 meets Tuesday 7 30 p.m. in Masonic Building with 6 15 p.m. covered dish. Brookmeade Hill N Dale Garden Clubs field trip to Dismal Gardens Wednesday 8 45 a.m. Decatur Exchange Club meets Tuesday 6 30 p.m. Lyons Hotel. Wheeler Brown Hendrix Chapter II Ladies Auxiliary meets tonight 7 at DAV Hall Bank St. See Diary On Page 2.
The text explains spirituality as a living union with God that elevates human life beyond mere flesh. It cites James and Augustine, contrasting empires of having with the empire of the spirit, and notes that God is a spirit and spirituality is a divine gift rather than smugness or pretension.
The Decatur Daily promotes a weekly News Quiz on page five for adults to test up to date world and national knowledge. It ties into the educational program and the VEC News Filmstrip used in area schools with answers on page six.
Southern governors from 17 states meet in San Antonio to press for a larger role in national affairs. They discuss nuclear energy and space, citing the Southern Interstate Nuclear Board and a growing partnership with the federal government. Alabama Governor Wallace cites states rights to bar federal school intervention with Mississippi and Louisiana colleagues.
Wrecks in Decatur and four surrounding counties over the weekend caused heavy property damage and at least six injuries. The incidents included a hit on a restaurant facade and an assault by hitchhikers. Injured were Thomas W. Stephenson 16 in critical condition at Decatur General Hospital Larry L. Trussell 16 treated and released Julian C. Carter 37 treated for facial injuries Gracie Carter 38 in fair condition with extensive lacerations. See WRECKS On Page 3.
In Caracas two Spanish-born members of the FALN were arrested in a police raid on charges of helping kidnap Lt. Col. Michael Smolen interior minister Gonzalo Bargios announced. The suspects Arsenio Pasarini and Alberto Torrija were seized in a downtown apartment as part of a five-man gang.
President Johnson campaigned across the West saying his Republican rival seems to run against the office of president. In Reno he warned against a candidate who would erode government, praising Western heritage and cautioning about credit and quick draws. He spoke from the state office steps and stayed overnight in Las Vegas at the Sahara Hotel.
New York stocks show mixed and slow trading while bonds remain varied. Chicago grain bids edge lower with wheat mixed and corn and soybeans down. hogs and cattle trade mostly lower with top prices noted.
Anonymous phone warnings and two near-misses with placard bearing youths unsettled Johnson's security detail during a Western campaign tour. In Phoenix a youth with a Goldwater Miller placard touched the President’s hat. police released him after questioning while a .22 revolver was found on a companion. A second teen with a placard was detained and released by Secret Service. In Long Beach a caller reported a missing rifle owner. the man was found at home and not arrested. A vigilant Secret Service member rode in the car with an automatic rifle following Johnson.
New York AP reports Tim McCarver hit a two on base homer in the 10th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York Yankees 5-2. The win followed a ninth inning two run shot by Tom Tresh that tied the game. Bob Gibson dominated with 13 strikeouts as 65,633 watched at Yankee Stadium.
The Army suspends recruit training at Fort Ord California for four weeks to curb spinal meningitis. Defense Department says action follows surgeon general Lt General Leonard Heaton recommendations after talks in Los Angeles with Gov Edmund Brown and Senator Pierre Salinger.
Local ad notes top payment for used furniture from cee Furniture Co offering quick cash and removal. Contact 353-4403 for inquiries and pickup options.
A civilian space agency rocket expert in Huntsville argues that the Soviet Union's three man orbital mission shows a booster with power comparable to America's Saturn IB. In San Antonio Mississippi Governor Paul Johnson predicts a GOP presidential defeat and critiques campaign strategy. In Vatican City progressive cardinals seek Pope Paul VI's intervention amid Vatican II crisis.
Moscow AP report says the Vostok Sunrise carried pilot Col Vladimir Omarov scientist Konstantin Feoktistov and doctor Boris Yegorov on the first multi occupant Soviet mission. Tass said the craft orbited 255 to 110 miles high with two day to five day possible duration while tests cover weightlessness crew coordination and medico biological research. NEXT YEAR US plans first two man craft early next year.
A new dining spot on Highway 67 opens at 6 AM under the name til tal mishan. The early hours promise breakfast and coffee service for local travelers and residents.
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