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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1964
Page
2
The Arrowhead District announces a roundup meeting for adult scouts leaders and parents on October 22 at 6:59 p.m. at the First Savings and Loan Penthouse. Dr. Eugene Chenault will discuss this year’s roundup, show last year’s footage, and present slides of the National Boy Scout Jamboree held July 1.
Alabama's presidential electors face a choice between supporting Barry Goldwater or remaining unpledged amid a contested slate. Leaders including Lt. Gov. James B. Allen and former Mayor Art Hanes wrestled with pledges and public campaigning while Frank Mizell urged backing the Democratic ticket, and a possible allocation of votes to Gov. George Wallace if he gains power.
Central Committee proceedings reveal Khrushchev lost a secret vote while officials say his removal aims to preserve de Stalinization and steady economic policy. Brezhnev becomes first secretary and Kosygin premier. China’s reaction includes claims of a first atomic bomb. Soviet ambassadors abroad assure no policy change. President Johnson pledges ongoing peace efforts.
The text notes a push for quick creation or procurement of planes or missiles to deliver weapons beyond short range. It warns that American allies in Formosa, Korea, South Vietnam and Japan could face atomic threats once first combat-capable weapons are ready, while U.S. forces remain deployed and patrolling nearby seas.
Mrs Nora Jane Dollar 42 of 1501 Jefferson St N died Thursday at the Athens Limestone Hospital. Services were held at 3 p.m. at Mt Carmel Church Christ with Everett Bullington officiating. Burial followed in Wallace Cemetery. Survived by widow Estell Y Dollar of Athens and six brothers including Freddie McKinney of Anderson and John McKinney of Athens among others.
Thomas Vinson age 69 died Thursday at his residence in Lester. Services at Lebanon Methodist Church at 11 a.m. with Ed Christopher officiating. Burial in Lebanon Cemetery with McConnell directing. Survivors include two daughters, one son, two step daughters, one stepson, eight grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren, four great grandchildren, eight siblings and two sisters. Body lies in state from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Joe Wheeler Terry of Town Creek 3 died at Lawrence County Hospital at 3 p.m. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from Liberty Methodist Church with Rev. Ernest Shelton and Dick Waugh officiating. Burial will be in adjoining cemetery with Elliott directing. He is survived by four stepdaughters, one stepson, two brothers, one sister, 30 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Elliott McCutcheon 56 of Hartselle died today at 11 a.m. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Church of God with Rev. M L Hamon officiating. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cemetery with Peck directing. Survived by wife Ruth four sons Billy Joe Phil and Tommy all of Hartselle one daughter Carolyn Ullmer of Lewisburg Tenn mother Janie McCutcheon four brothers Waymon Leon Bernard and Silas and four sisters Mrs Robert Parker Mrs Joe Bayliss and Mrs Silas Free.
Barry Goldwater in Chicago speech defends equality as a divine gift but notes only opportunities exist, rejects government enforced equality in personal matters, and reiterates opposition to school bussing for integration. Denison Kitchel announces four nationally televised appearances ahead of the election. Khrushchev reshuffle comment pending. Goldwater declines immediate reaction.
The obituary notes a granddaughter and two step pallbearers who will be nephews. Mr. McCutcheon was a World War II veteran. The body stays at the funeral home until church services.
Cullman police reported two car thefts yesterday one in Cullman and one in Hanceville. The Cullman theft occurred about 5 p.m. at Smith and Waldrep Pontiac with a 1957 Pontiac stolen. A 1958 model was left at the scene and later found stolen from Birmingham. A 1954 Chevrolet was reported stolen at 8:25 p.m. at a Hanceville hotel.
A GOP candidate argues against race quotas extending beyond schooling to housing and employment, claiming such measures replace equal opportunity with bureaucratic mandates. He says he supported civil rights bills in 1957 and 1960 but opposed the 1964 act as unfair private discrimination.
The article explains volcanoes as openings in the earth where gases liquids or solids erupt. It classifies eruptions into explosive intermediate and quiet types and links volcanic activity to rising molten rock and gas pressure buildup beneath the surface.
The President defends his policies amid Goldwater charges. He warns voters to be sure of their choices and asserts opponents know in their hearts they are wrong about him spending.
The Horyuji Temple in Kyoto is claimed to be the world’s oldest wooden structure at about 1350 years old. The note adds a puzzle answer from yesterday and a wordplay line listing evil vile live veil levi.
Highlights recount turning points and notable events across centuries. Burgoyne’s 1777 Saratoga surrender, U boat attack on Antilles, postwar Japan policy talks, Pakistani leadership change, California loyalty oath ruling, Jordan riots, and X-15 milestones noted with brief context.
Hospital notices show several names and addresses including G. D. Grimes at 1912 Harrison St and Mrs. Willie Dearman at 314 6th Ave. Other residents include B. L. Sims in Decatur Master Keith Devaney in Madison 3 Mrs. Clinton Tucker in Moulton 2 and Mrs. Rubin Morgan in Decatur 4 Dismissals list Mrs. Charles Clark and infant daughter at Mooresville Albert Keenum in Moulton 2 and Mrs. Clarence Blizzard at 1511 Jackson St W D Miller in Decatur 4.
A garbled collection of names and addresses appears, listing Alvin Childers and many others with varying street addresses in Decatur Huntsville Courtland and nearby areas. The fragmentary text seems to be a directory-like notice without a coherent event or action.
A Nevada Mojave Desert powered flight highlights a year since the UN General Assembly urged a ban on nuclear and other mass destruction weapons in space. The resolution calls for restraint and prohibiting weapons in outer space.
Sunday forecasts and celestial notes show sunset at 5 10 p m and sunrise at 5 57 a m. Moon rises at 4 10 p m with a Hunter s Moon full on October 20 and Mars rising at 1 04 a m increasing in brightness over the next five months as its distance from Earth changes.
Decatur and vicinity forecast today and tonight call for clear to partly cloudy skies and mild conditions. Winds will be northerly six to 12 mph. Tonight slight rise in low temperatures. Sunday expected to be fair and a bit warmer with a high around 77 degrees and a low near 50 overnight.
Readers test their recall in a playful quiz feature titled Do Not Growl and Roar. The item hints a lively challenge, inviting participation and engagement with local trivia and current events.
Expenditures statement sworn and examined by J Pettey Superintendent on October 14 and found correct to the best knowledge and belief.
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