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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
4
John L. Cain of Hartselle writes in the Public Forum that he dreamed Barry Goldwater would be elected but incapacitated and that Billy Miller would become president. The letter ends with a sobering reflection on the nightmare for Cain and for America.
A prior report showed 85 percent of the $172000 goal raised via cash and pledges totaling $144000. The current push emphasizes a fair share concept and relies on volunteers and donors to exceed the goal after reports are filed with United Fund headquarters.
In a Decatur meeting, Democrats from Morgan, Lawrence, Limestone, Lauderdale, Colbert, Madison and Jackson counties pledge solidarity. They plan congruent actions across districts including fundraising for six congressional candidates and a Johnson campaign fund aimed at backing President Johnson’s policies in Alabama.
Freedom House in Vicksburg, Mississippi, was bombed while 14 people slept inside. Mayor John D. Holland and Police Chief Murray Sills protected freedom workers, and the city hosted a peaceful response with church leaders cautious about condemning tactics. Despite strong public reaction, civil rights progress there stalls, with broader Mississippi battles worsening and national leaders warning of embittered youth and rising tensions.
Marriage selection is increasingly a science with guidance on choosing a compatible partner. The article notes perfect prediction is impossible but offers rules to raise the odds of a successful marriage through shared interests and compatible traits.
Advice urges choosing a congenial, companionable partner open to adjustment. Emphasizes emotional maturity and readiness for parenthood, with optimism and stable character. Recommends engagement lasting six months to a year. Want "ads get results" as a closing promotion.
A New York Herald analysis notes breaches of church state separation in the 1964 campaign. It cites Episcopal statements, clergy sermons, and church publications endorsing candidates, plus protests from lay members over pulpit politics. It highlights the shift from earlier fears of religious blocs influencing votes.
William S. White analyzes the 1964 campaign noting Goldwater's uncertain footing in the Middle West and South, Johnson's strengthening position below the Mason-Dixon Line, and cautious Democratic nerves about a possible late surge. The piece cites Southern governors and echoes Dewey-Truman dynamics to explain the oddly protracted contest.
On this date in history 1946 Nazi leaders were executed in Nuremberg two hours after Goering's death. 1890 the Locomotive Engineers union formed. Mata Hari was executed by firing squad in 1917. In Decatur fifty years ago Barrett Shelton earned $50 selling papers to invest in cotton to aid farmers. A barge on the Tennessee River captured whisky. Twenty five years ago fires damaged homes and businesses. Ten years ago a high wind sank the Decatur Yacht Club pleasure barge.
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